  |
|
||||||
| Butcher earns 2009 Collegiate Teaching Award |
Adult and Gerontology Area of Study associate professor Dr. Howard Butcher, is a 2009 University of Iowa Collegiate Teaching Award winner.
Butcher teaches in both undergraduate and graduate programs each semester. His course on Contemporary Practice Issues, one of the final courses in the Bachelor of Science program, focuses on enduring and contemporary issues in the profession of nursing. At the graduate level he teaches courses to those studying to be psychiatric nurse practitioners. Butcher also teaches qualitative research methods in the doctor of philosophy program. Dr. Butcher's teaching is exemplified by his dedication to student learning, use of best practices and innovative approaches in educational strategies, and integration of his scholarship into all courses. According to his nomination for this award, "He doesn’t just teach his assignment, but fully engages in creative thinking about ways to engage and stimulate student learning, commits time to assuring excellent teaching outcomes, and goes above and beyond in activities that impact teaching/learning in the College. There is clear and consistent evidence that Howard’s teaching is excellent as demonstrated by student evaluations, and his peers are inspired by some of his innovative teaching techniques." Dr. Butcher's primary research focus is gerontological mental health nursing. Learn more about Howard Butcher and his work. Award recipients were selected for a wide range of attributes, including enthusiasm and creativity in the classroom; the ability to inspire, engage and mentor students; dedication to fostering research and professional development opportunities for students; a knack for incorporating service learning; and the ability to present classroom concepts in practical ways. June 18, 2009 |
|
© Copyright The University of Iowa. All Rights Reserved.