Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
DHYG 2102APPLIED COMMUNITY
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Introduction
A. Course Objectives, Content, Requirements, Methods of Instruction
II. Applied Community Components
A. Academic Objectives
1. Coursework
a) Utilize Community Dentistry Knowledge
b) Relate Concrete Experiences to Abstract Theories
c) Engage in Critical Thinking
2. Student Developed Per Project
a) Personal Outcomes (examples follow)
(1) Personal Efficacy
(2) Personal Identify
(3) Spiritual Growth
(4) Moral Development
b) Social Outcomes
(1) Reduce Stereotypes
(2) Facilitate Cultural & Social Understanding
(3) Receive Needed Services
B. Community Partnerships
1. Community-Identified Needs
2. Mentorship
a) Teach, Monitor, Evaluate
C. Reciprocal Learning
1. Academic
a) Additional depth in teaching
b) Provide non-traditional teaching site
2. Partnership
a) Development of New Resources
b) Receive Service for Clients
c) Increase Production
d) Gain Potential Volunteers
D. Sustained Service
E. Guided Reflection
1. Pre-Involvement Expectations
2. Structured Journals; Team Discussions
3. Reflective Essay
F. Ongoing Evaluation
1. Faculty
a) Mediated Learning
2. Community Partner
a) Quantitative Assessment
3. Population Served
a) Qualitative Assessment
4. Student
a) Critical Reflection