Event Title
Foundations of Professionalism and Impact on Student Learning
Location
Melnick
Format
Podium Presentation
Start Date
15-1-2011 9:45 AM
End Date
15-1-2011 10:15 AM
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Professionalism has been defined in many ways across disciplines. Professionalism, both demonstrated by faculty and students, needs to be taught and assessed in academic institutions.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this poster is to inform faculty of the importance of professionalism by presenting its foundations, ways of teaching, and impact on student learning.
METHODOLOGY: A comprehensive literature review was performed.
RESULTS: Professionalism definitions vary between professions. Professionalism is not adequately taught to students, partly because faculty members are unaware of its importance.
CONCLUSIONS: Professionalism is closely linked to malpractice and can have both a positive and negative impact on a profession depending on how it is taught and perceived by the learner.
Foundations of Professionalism and Impact on Student Learning
Melnick
INTRODUCTION: Professionalism has been defined in many ways across disciplines. Professionalism, both demonstrated by faculty and students, needs to be taught and assessed in academic institutions.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this poster is to inform faculty of the importance of professionalism by presenting its foundations, ways of teaching, and impact on student learning.
METHODOLOGY: A comprehensive literature review was performed.
RESULTS: Professionalism definitions vary between professions. Professionalism is not adequately taught to students, partly because faculty members are unaware of its importance.
CONCLUSIONS: Professionalism is closely linked to malpractice and can have both a positive and negative impact on a profession depending on how it is taught and perceived by the learner.
