DHYG 331 Dental Hygiene Teaching Practicum (1 credit)

1. Complete FERPA training, and any other department or institutional required training, prior to beginning the practicum and practice all ethical and legal requirements as learned.

2. Define, explain, and apply adult learning theories, best teaching practices, and motivational strategies in the creation of instructional materials, lesson plans, assignments, etc.

3. Using course assigned/approved grading rubrics, teach and assess student performance using the following strategies: Adult learning theories and motivational strategies in the teaching process; Guiding the student laboratory or lecture experience; Evaluating the laboratory or lecture experience.

4. Consistently demonstrate professionalism and communication skills using correct terminology and vocabulary necessary to instruct the course objectives.

5. Develop and self-assess professional teaching outcomes and instructional application of dental hygiene theory and techniques.

Degree Outcomes
This is an optional course, but may be used to partially meet degree outcomes as required in DHYG 439. Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 5
Lab Contact Hours 10
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 15