Author | Educator | Researcher

Education Expertise

Dr. Howlett has taught evidence-based practice, research methods, instructional design, online learning, and a variety of educational technologies (learning management systems, web design, Excel, PowerPoint, and more)

Evidence-based Practice & Interprofessional Practice

Dr. Howlett has taught these subjects  in a variety of formats,at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in residency programs, and  as continuing education units. She has designed and taught year-long courses, semester-length courses, weekend seminars, and three-hour web-conferences. She tailors instruction to the needs of a given group and level of experience with the subject matter.

  • She has taught evidence-based practice for twenty years, and is lead author of a textbook on evidence-based practice for health professionals
  • She teaches interprofessional practice for healthcare teams, and has conducted federally-funded research related to interprofessional practice
  • She also has experience teaching interprofessional practice education (IPE)

Teaching & Learning Topics

With a doctorate in adult learning and organizational development, as well as working professionally as an instructional designer for many years, Dr. Howlett has taught courses related to these subjects as formal, graduate-level instruction, as well as continuing education units for educators and training professionals. Topics have included:

  • Instructional Design
  • Adult Learning Principles
  • Online Teaching and Learning

Research-related Topics

There are numerous topics within the domain of research Dr. Howlett has taught, such as:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Literature Review and Appraisal
  • Grant Writing
  • Scientific Writing