https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=1796&orgId=109082&title=Teaching+Spotlights A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 12:01:51 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spotlight-on-teaching-making-a-case-for-case-studies/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spotlight-on-teaching-making-a-case-for-case-studies/ Teaching with case studies is a powerful and effective method for engaging Yale School of Public Health students in active learning and preparing them for professional environments, where critical thinking and decision-making in ambiguous situations are crucial. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-theory-to-practice-experiential-learning-at-ysph/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-theory-to-practice-experiential-learning-at-ysph/ YSPH educators like Associate Professor Krystal Pollitt, PhD, PEng, are using experiential learning to prepare students for real-world challenges in public health. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/rafael-perez-escamilla-promoting-active-engagement-in-collaborative-classes/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/rafael-perez-escamilla-promoting-active-engagement-in-collaborative-classes/ This Spotlight on Teaching shines on Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, PhD, professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences), and his focus on a “flipped” classroom model. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/luke-davis-fostering-a-growth-mindset-through-implementation-science/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/luke-davis-fostering-a-growth-mindset-through-implementation-science/ This Spotlight on Teaching shines on Luke Davis, MD, associate professor of epidemiology (microbial diseases) and of medicine (pulmonary), and his focus on implementation science. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/josh-warren-from-clear-organized-messaging-comes-a-diversity-of-statistical-usage/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/josh-warren-from-clear-organized-messaging-comes-a-diversity-of-statistical-usage/ This Spotlight on Teaching focuses on Josh Warren, associate professor of biostatistics, who teaches Bayesian Statistics and its widespread applicability. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/interim-dean-melinda-pettigrew-applies-an-integrated-approach-when-teaching-complex-topics-in-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/interim-dean-melinda-pettigrew-applies-an-integrated-approach-when-teaching-complex-topics-in-public-health/ The Spotlight on Teaching shines upon Yale School of Public Health Interim Dean (2022-23) Melinda Pettigrew, PhD '99, Anna M.R. Lauder Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases). Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-spotlight-jason-l-schwartz-teaching-the-richness-and-complexity-of-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-spotlight-jason-l-schwartz-teaching-the-richness-and-complexity-of-public-health/ The latest Faculty Spotlight shines on Jason L. Schwartz, an an associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Yale School of Public Health, who teaches primarily about vaccines and vaccination policy. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/teaching-is-a-learning-process-for-award-winning-professor-yasmmyn-salinas/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/teaching-is-a-learning-process-for-award-winning-professor-yasmmyn-salinas/ As a former Yale School of Public Health student herself, 2021 YSPH Distinguished Teacher Award-Winner Yasmmyn Salinas brings a unique perspective to the job. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/for-online-lectures-ysph-educator-prioritizes-engagement/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/for-online-lectures-ysph-educator-prioritizes-engagement/ When lecturing about social justice and health equity to more than 150 students last semester, Yale School of Public Health’ Danya Keene knew how to keep her online audience engaged. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z