ABC of Learning and Teaching in Medicine

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-08-23
Publisher(s): B M J Books
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Summary

We are all involved in learning and teaching in some capacity. The ABC of Learning and Teaching in Medicine provides accessible and readily usable information on medical education for busy clinician teachers and students.Covering the basic concepts of learning and teaching in medicine, emphasis is also given to new developments in course design, collaborative learning, small group teaching, feedback, assessment and the creation of learning materials. This fully revised edition also includes new chapters on clinician teacher roles such as dealing with students in difficulty and the teaching of professionalism in clinical settings.An international selection of educational experts provide helpful and immediately practical ideas, tips and advice. This authoritative guide is ideal for the busy clinician teacher at all levels within medicine, nursing and the health sciences.

Author Biography

Peter Cantillon, Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Education, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Diana Wood, Director of Medical Education, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

Table of Contents

Contributors
Preface
Applying Educational Theory in Practice
Course Design
Collaborative Learning
Evaluation
Teaching Large Groups
Teaching Small Groups
Feedback in Medical Education: Skills for Improving Learner Performance
Learning and Teaching in the Clinical Environment
Written Assessment
Skill-Based Assessment
Work-Based Assessment
Direct Observation Tools for Workplace-Based Assessment
Learning Environment
Creating Teaching Materials
Learning and Teaching Professionalism
Making It All Happen: Faculty Development for Busy Teachers
Supporting Students in Difficulty
Index
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