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Beaulne, Claude – Journal of Optometric Education, 1984
The University of Montreal is the only French-speaking optometry school following the North American model. Its history, clinical activities, research, and students are described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education
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Bauer, Laurence C.; Alexander, Arthur – Journal of Optometric Education, 1984
A workshop to improve clinical optometry teachers' instructional abilities focuses on teachers' problem-solving skills and aims at reviewing basic clinical instruction concepts, introducing students to communication skills, introducing participants to an action-oriented model of clinical teaching, and providing opportunities to practice the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Nussenblatt, Harris – Journal of Optometric Education, 1982
The University of Houston College of Optometry external clinical program, which provides fourth year students with multidisciplinary clinical activities in facilities serving underserved areas, is described. The multidisciplinary practice setting allows the students to learn about the role of the optometrist and to communicate with other health…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Clinics, Higher Education
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Verma, Satya B. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
The curriculum design, philosophy, and innovation of four programs in geriatric optometry are described: the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the colleges of Optometry at the State University of New York, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of Houston. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Geriatrics
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Hill, Richard M. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1995
Two innovative advanced degree programs in postclinical, research-oriented optometric education at Ohio State University are described briefly. One is a combined professional and research degree program at the master's and doctoral levels. The other is a two-year postclinical degree format combining a half-time patient care residency and a…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Doctoral Programs, Graduate Study, Higher Education
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Junghans, Barbara M.; Crewther, Sheila G. – Optometric Education, 1992
The University of New South Wales (Australia) has established the Vision Education Centre, a clinic designed to attract more pediatric patients for care by senior optometry students. The center uses interactive learning principles to teach elementary school children about optics, provides screening, and offers research opportunities. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinics, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
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Figueroa, Donaldo R.; Silverman, Morton W. – Optometric Education, 1996
The Optometric Center of Los Angeles provides students of the Southern California College of Optometry with an urban clinical environment that incorporates diversity, high levels of pathology, and community involvement. Through networking with outside agencies and with foundation help, the center provides a valuable educational setting for…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Clinics, Community Services
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Spafford, Marlee M.; Sharma, Neepun; Nygaard, Vicki L.; Kahlou, Christina – Optometric Education, 2002
Examines the literature on minority experiences in optometry and other health professions, describing programs geared either toward increasing diversity or facilitating acceptance of diversity within the optometric profession, including affirmative action and other institutional support structures. (EV)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, College Admission
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Wilson, Roger – Optometric Education, 1998
Discusses how the New England College of Optometry has expanded clinical education so graduates are equipped to handle new and advanced clinical and patient-care responsibilities and meet the changing standards of professional entry-level competency. The reform process, third- and fourth-year curriculum components, rotations, and plans for…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
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Whittaker, Stephen G.; Scheiman, Mitchell – Optometric Education, 1996
An approach to teaching optometry combining didactic and problem-based teaching is described, highlighting course procedures that have evolved over a number of years. Problems are organized so students learn portions of required content, building a knowledge base while solving a succession of problems. Cases are usually presented and discussed in…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
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Schieman, Mitchell; Whittaker, Steve – Journal of Optometric Education, 1990
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry's experience in implementing problem-based learning, usually used in small classes, in a large group instructional situation in a traditional, subject-based optometric curriculum is described. Development of a modified approach, simulated patient problems, weekly quizzes, patient notes, large- and small-group…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Class Size, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
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Freed, Benjamin; Kirstein, Mark – Optometric Education, 1995
A mobile eye care service is offered to homebound elderly residents of New York City (New York) by the State University of New York's College of Optometry. Fourth-year students are required to participate, learning techniques with hand-held equipment to examine a population with a high rate of ocular disease who might otherwise not receive…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education
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Maples, W. C. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1985
The history and design of the optometry program at Oklahoma's Northeastern State University and the development of optometric services to serve the American Indian population are described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indians, Delivery Systems, Educational History
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Sparks, Bernard I. – Optometric Education, 1992
Guidelines of the Southern College of Optometry (Tennessee) for development and administration of student externships are outlined and discussed, including principles addressing the setting of aims, goals, and objectives; preceptor (supervisor) and site selection; preceptor training; assignment of externships; and evaluation of students,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Allied Health Occupations Education, Educational Objectives, Field Experience Programs
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Elam, Jimmy H. – Optometric Education, 1996
Types of faculty development efforts are examined, including three categories: individual initiatives (reflection, teaching scripts, self-directed learning); formal programs (mentors, teaching rounds, workshops, advanced education, sabbaticals); and organizational change efforts. Programs at the Southern College of Optometry are highlighted. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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