Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine

Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine

An in-depth, veterinary-centered reference to the discipline of education

Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine provides a detailed, comprehensive reference to the discipline of education both broadly and as it relates to veterinary medicine. Written for veterinary faculty members, instructors, and educators in other health professions, the book offers an in-depth examination of knowledge and skills related to veterinary education. It discusses educational theory, how people learn, the structure and function of higher education, and educational technologies, among many other topics of importance.

Sections cover educational leadership; professional development for faculty; research methods and study design; administration; outcomes and assessment; accreditation; and the roles of the professional program instructor.

Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine

• Provides a detailed exposition to the discipline of education, encompassing both theory and practice
• Covers essential topics such as educational theory, the structure and function of higher education, and educational technologies, all tailored to veterinary education
• Acts as a reference to education-related knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on how these topics relate to veterinary medicine
• Supports veterinary faculty and instructors interested in taking their knowledge and skills to the next level

Educational Principles and Practice in Veterinary Medicine offers veterinary faculty and instructors a complete resource for understanding the field of education and improving their skills and knowledge.

The Editor

Katherine Fogelberg, DVM, PhD (Science Education), MA (Educational Leadership), is Associate Dean for Professional Programs and Associate Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.