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ABSTRACT: Reflective writing in medical education.

Abstract BACKGROUND: The teaching of reflection and the use of reflective writing assignments is commonplace in medical school education. There is a preponderance of research in medical education, which appraises and discusses new ways of teaching reflection. AIMS: Students often complain about having to write about their experience with that patient. This work explores

MANUSCRIPT: Teacher-made models: the answer for medical skills training in developing countries?

Abstract BACKGROUND: The advantages of using simulators in skills training are generally recognized, but simulators are often too expensive for medical schools in developing countries. Cheaper locally-made models (or part-task trainers) could be the answer, especially when teachers are involved in design and production (teacher-made models, TM). METHODS: We evaluated the effectiveness of a

MANUSCRIPT: Wanted: role models–medical students’ perceptions of professionalism

Abstract BACKGROUND: Transformation of medical students to become medical professionals is a core competency required for physicians in the 21st century. Role modeling was traditionally the key method of transmitting this skill. Medical schools are developing medical curricula which are explicit in ensuring students develop the professional competency and understand the values

ABSTRACT: Design, Dissemination, and Evaluation of an Advanced Communication Elective at Seven U.S. Medical Schools

Abstract PURPOSE: To test educational methods that continue communication training into the fourth year of medical school. METHOD: The authors disseminated and evaluated an advanced communication elective in seven U.S. medical schools between 2007 and 2009; a total of 9 faculty and 22 fourth-year students participated. The elective emphasized peer learning, practice with real

MANUSCRIPT: Planning an objective and need based curriculum: the logistics with reference to the undergraduate medical education in biochemistry.

Abstract Purpose: The medical education is recently being transformed into several domains in order to adapt to the need and the value based academics which is required for the quality doctors who serve the community. Presently, the biochemistry curricula for the graduate students of medicine have been questioned by as many

MANUSCRIPT: Delivery and use of individualised feedback in large class medical teaching

Abstract (provisional) Background Formative feedback that encourages self-directed learning in large class medical teaching is difficult to deliver. This study describes a new method, blueprinted feedback, and explores learner's responses to assess its appropriate use within medical science teaching. Methods Mapping summative assessment items to their relevant learning objectives creates a blueprint which can

MANUSCRIPT: Vodcasts and Active-Learning Exercises in a “Flipped Classroom” Model of a Renal Pharmacotherapy Module

Abstract Objective. To implement a “flipped classroom” model for a renal pharmacotherapy topic module and assess the impact on pharmacy students’ performance and attitudes. Design. Students viewed vodcasts (video podcasts) of lectures prior to the scheduled class and then discussed interactive cases of patients with end-stage renal disease in class. A process-oriented

MANUSCRIPT: Redesign of a Large Lecture Course Into a Small-Group Learning Course

Abstract Objective. To describe the redesign of a large self-care course previously delivered in a traditional lecture format to a small-group case-based course. Design. Prereadings and study guides were used to facilitate students’ independent learning prior to class. Large lecture classes were replaced with smaller group-based learning classes. This change in delivery

RESOURCE: Welcome | Community of Inquiry

This site documents the work completed during a Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities research funded project entitled "A Study of the Characteristics and Qualities of Text-Based Computer Conferencing for Educational Purposes". This project ran from 1997 to 2001. The theory, methodology and instruments developed during this project are described in