A strong teacher identity is associated with quality of teaching, career satisfaction, confidence and more. Explore the concept further with Dr. Kristin Kari Janke, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, in this latest 4-minute installment of the AACP Microlearning Miniseries.
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