Concentrations

Concentrations are optional frameworks for members to use in focusing their self-development efforts.  Members who declare an interest in completing a concentration will be given a set of requirements for attendance, engagement, and outcomes/products relative to the target concentration.  Concentration requirements will be rigorous, such that completion within one school year will be possible but difficult.

Members who complete concentrations will be given formal recognition at the annual Education Day and a letter of commendation for their records.

AoE members interested in taking on a concentration are encouraged to contact Jesse Watson (jwatson3@ncsu.edu) or Jason Plummer (jcplumme@ncsu.edu) to discuss their individual development plans.

 

Classroom Teaching (CT)                                                               

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This concentration focuses on pedagogic, communication, and instructional design skill sets for working with large groups of students, typically in a lecture hall format.  It is most useful for faculty and graduate students or residents who aim to have a teaching role in future positions.

To complete, attend 8 CT events and do two of the following:

Contribute to the Peer Evaluation Tool Project

Lead a Seminar on CT

Significant contribution to the AoE Website regarding CT

Act as a Coach/Evaluator and and receiving coaching in the same

*** Options fit to your needs are available with discussion. ***

 

Clinical Teaching (ClinT)                                                                 

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This concentration focuses on pedagogic, communication, feedback, and discourse learning skill sets for working in small group or clinical environments.  It is useful for anyone with a role in clinical education.

To complete, attend 8 ClinT events and do two of the following:

Contribute to the Peer Evaluation Tool Project

Lead a Seminar on ClinT

Significant contribution to the AoE Website regarding ClinT

Act as a Coach/Evaluator and and receiving coaching in the same

*** Options fit to your needs are available with discussion. ***

 

Education Research Scholarship (ES)                                         

This concentration focuses on educational research methods and study design, understanding current and seminal literature in education, and writing for grants and publication.  It is most useful for graduate students and faculty, as well as residents planning to continue within academia.

To complete, attend 8 ES events and do two of the following:

Contribute to the Peer Evaluation Tool Project

Lead a Seminar on ES

Significant contribution to the AoE Website regarding ES

Act as a Reviewer for the AoE Educational Research Grants

Prepare a educational research manuscript abstract

Join Journal Club at least 4 times

*** Options fit to your needs are available with discussion. ***

 

Mentorship and Advising (M&A)                                                     

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This concentration explores the many hats worn by educators working with student career pathing, wellness support, and professional and life skills development.  It is most useful for staff and faculty who work one to one with students, advise clubs, or take part in career guidance.  Residents and graduate students can glean many useful lessons for future use.

To complete, attend 8 M&A events and do two of the following:

Join the Advising Discussion group twice

Lead a Seminar on M&A

Significant contribution to the AoE Website regarding M&A

Develop a mentoring statement / philosophy

*** Options fit to your needs are available with discussion. ***