Students can select where they wish to perform the internship. Many students stay in North Carolina to fulfill this requirement, yet some have traveled as far as Australia. Students who successfully pass the evaluation will be exempt. This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of teaching philosophies and methodologies. Educational concepts such as methods of presentation, testing and measurement are explored.
Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theory to dental hygiene education.
Psychomotor skill development and analyzing and remediating performance problems are two topics related to clinical skills that are stressed. Clinical evaluation and faculty calibration are also included in this course. Instruction will include seminar and clinical application sessions. Part one of a two-course sequence, the course will examine issues related to the academic setting. In addition, students will gain information about the research process and identify a research question.