Results from a two-year study of the individualized contract plan (ICP) approach to faculty evaluation indicate this is a workable method of performance evaluation for allied health faculty. The ICP was found to be individualized, systematic, flexible, and objective. Five major recommendations were made regarding the continued use of the ICP and…

Examines the concept of cooperative goal structuring and assesses the effect of one cooperative learning technique (group consensus examinations) on the perceptions and achievement of allied health students in an interdisciplinary course. Group consensus examinations had a significant positive effect on the perceptions of students regarding the…

Provides a practical approach to developing interdisciplinary educational programs for health professions students from different colleges. A three-stage model that enables interdisciplinary teams of faculty members to collaborate during planning and implementing programs is described. These three stages are identifying interdependence, exploring…

Reports on a study of the perceived goal emphases and time spent on the academic, administrative, and leadership functions by male and female allied health chairpersons. Makes recommendations about curricular modifications and professional development activities needed to encourage women to accept leadership positions in allied health. (JOW)

Discusses interaction analysis, a procedure for objectively recording and analyzing the verbal interchange between instructors and students, which can aid instructors in setting goals for improving their instruction. Specific topics covered include instructor behavior when working with students, a process for objectively analyzing teacher…

A study was conducted to evaluate the extent to which student data quantification is being employed or planned in schools of allied health professions. The study included the areas of computerization, administrative control, data diversity, legal aspects, and the nature of alumni follow-ups. (CT)

Outlines a six-step model for program planning, presentation, and evaluation for continuing education in the allied health professions. (SK)

Summarizes changes in population characteristics, technology, disease patterns, and health care needs and programs. Defines allied health and analyzes personnel and educational programs. Discusses recommendations of the National Commission on Allied Health Education with a response from the American Society of Allied Health Professions. (Author)

Offers preventive measures for the elimination of continuous and costly faculty development remediation programs. Suggests that success-oriented faculty members should actively adopt effective preventive measures against failure by seeking continuous appraisal, formulating goals, arranging a planned positive socialization process, and documenting…

A survey of 914 Philadelphia high school students (77 percent response) concerned their knowledge and attitudes toward acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the health professions. Results showed that most respondents had a good basic understanding of the transmission of the virus but they did not know or understand the health…

At Dalhousie University an interprofessional module on professional ethics was taught to students from eight different allied health professions units. Evaluation by 424 students and 13 facilitators showed they valued learning about other professional viewpoints and issues. (SK)

Describes surveys of potential health-care employers and health-care professionals to identify the need for biomedical informatics programs. Outlines a certificate program, master of science in biomedicine and nursing informatics, and a Ph.D. program. (SK)

Responses from 223 of 524 allied health education program directors indicated that 93.5% believe health promotion/disease prevention is an appropriate topic; 66% said it was represented in their curriculum; the level of representation in the curriculum is significantly associated with accreditation requirements; and the most frequently used…

Occupational and physical therapy students (n=78) were assigned to pairs based on learning style (both abstract-experimentation, both reflective-observation, or mixed). On a collaborative exercise, mixed pairs did not perform significantly better than homogenous ones. Pairs' average grades correlated strongly with performance, suggesting that…

To ensure excellence in distance learning, rethinking of teaching and reordering of academic priorities are essential. Collegial leadership is needed to define purpose and resource commitment, improve teacher competence, and design teaching and learning outcome measures. (Contains 34 references.) (Author/SK)