The Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching (CalTEACH) is an inter-professional program focused on the unique needs of academic health care faculty. Faculty from medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health professions schools and programs are encouraged to attend. CalTEACH is held in partnership with the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California.

Who should attend?

CalTEACH is designed for new faculty, private practice health professionals who are making a transition to academic careers, and any faculty members who wish to improve their teaching skills. The curriculum addresses teaching and learning, the academic environment, career planning, and student assessment. The program includes classroom instruction and online learning.

Curriculum Topics Include:
Groundwork/Theory

• Active Learning in the Classroom: develop a plan to engage students with interactive teaching/learning & provide appropriate feedback
• Giving Constructive Feedback: evaluate cases & use role-playing to practice feedback

Application & Practice

• Clinical Teaching Strategies: assess student-teacher interactions and role-play of “how would you teach this student” scenarios
• Facilitating Multidisciplinary Case-Based & Small Group Learning: live role-playing with small group of students

Application, Practice & Planning

• Working Productively with Struggling Students: discuss cases & apply intervention strategies
• Academic Career Planning: develop your CV and portfolio
• Assessing Student’s Progress Toward Competency: how to match assessments with competency & objectives

Click here for CalTEACH Agenda

CalTEACH faculty members include nationally recognized experts in education, curriculum, and leadership in academic health care:

William D. Hendricson, M.S., M.A. Prof. Hendricson is Director of Educational Programs at the Academy for Academic Leadership. He has published 98 articles and chapters on issues in health professions education and was training director on ten NIH and HRSA grants. He directed a Research and Grantsmanship Fellowship for nine years for the North American Primary Care Research Association and has consulted across the health professions for 38 years.

Paula N. O’Neill, M.Ed., Ed.D.
A tenured professor of Diagnostic Sciences and the Associate Dean for Educational Research and Professional Development at The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch at Houston, Dr. O’Neill has consulted internationally with over 80 institutions and presented more than 150 invited seminars and workshops. She has worked with educators from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and other health professions .

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When and Where Does CalTEACH Take Place?

Program Dates: September 16-18, 2010
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2010

Location: University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California.

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How Much is Tuition and How Do I Apply?

The tuition for CalTEACH is $2,750

This fee includes all program materials and most meals. Lodging and travel are the responsibility of the participant.

Register for the 2010 CalTEACH Program by completing the online application or downloading the application form

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Where Do I Stay?

The Academy for Academic Leadership recommends that you consider one of the following hotels:

Park 55 Hotel
Hotel Kabuki
The Fairmont San Francisco Luxury Hotel & Resort

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Participant Comments about the CalTEACH program

“The experience I received in "how to teach" far superseded my expectations. I recommend your program to professionals who are enthusiastic about their teaching profession.”
Phil Buchanan DDS, FAD, Instructor of Restorative Dentistry,
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

“The CalTEACH program was highly influential and grounded in many elements of what teaching and learning should be; both for the educator and the student. The efforts and talents of Bill Hendricson and Paula O’Neill were evident and greatly appreciated by the participants. I was challenged to remain engaged in all areas of discussion, self evaluation, reflection and learning with my colleagues. This experience brought a great deal to my current position managing the Integrated Clinical Sciences curriculum at Pacific.”
Teresa Kuhlman, Manager, Integrated Clinical Sciences Curriculum
Administrative Coordinator, Dental Faculty Council
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

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Questions?

For more information, please contact us by email (info@academicleaders.org) or telephone (404-350-2098).

Comments about the Academy for Academic Leadership’s teaching and learning programs: “The strategies for clinical education explored here are useful across the myriad of health fields. I would recommend this to all health educators, especially new faculty.” Christy Fellers, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Milligan College “The program helped me learn how to create a learning environment that fosters students’ application of knowledge and develop interactive teaching materials that engage students and emphasize patient care.” Dr. Sharon K. Lanning, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry “This seminar was a great blend of lecture and interactive experiences. I found the interdisciplinary nature very enlightening and rewarding.” Dr. Kim Nevins, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Health Professions “As a practitioner who has one foot in private practice and another in education, the program strengthened my ability to participate in the education of future practitioners. I now have an expanded capacity to meet what I consider an ethical responsibility.” Dr. Stephen Mackler, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry

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