Providing Excellence in Education for Optometric Educators
The mission of the Optometric Education Section of the American
Academy of Optometry is to serve the educational needs of its
membership by advancing research, promoting innovation in optometric
education, encouraging visionary thinking, supporting ethical
practices, and affirming provocative concepts in optometric
education worldwide.
In achieving its mission the Section:
- Initiates forums on research in optometric
education.
- Disseminates knowledge of innovation in
professional education.
- Serves a visionary role in the advancement of
new teaching and learning methodologies.
- Advocates for faculty and students engaged in
optometric education.
- 5. Collaborates with other sections in the joint
sponsorship of educational programs.
- 6. Enhances the commitment of Academy members to
highest ethical and professional standards of
optometric education.
