Preface
About the Authors
Reviewers
Acknowledgements
SECTION 1 : OVERVIEW OF EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
CHAPTER 1 : Locating Education in the Health Professions
- Introduction
- Education Underpinnings
- Academic Curriculum
- Clinical Curriculum
- Bridging Theory and Practice
- Clinical Competence
- Teaching Roles for Health Professionals
- Clinical Teaching Contexts
- Delivering Education
- Teaching Relationships and Models
- Challenges in Classroom and Clinical Settings
SECTION 2 : FOUNDATIONS FOR SUPPORTING LEARNING
CHAPTER 2 : Learners in the Health Professions
- Introduction
- What We Know About Learners in the Health Professions
- Types of Learners
- Theories Underpinning Teaching and Learning
- Promoting Clinical Reasoning
- Developing from Novice to Expert
- Student Expectations of the Practice Learning Environment
- Stress in the Clinical Setting
CHAPTER 3 : Situating Learning and Learning Communities
- Introduction
- Situated Learning: What the Literature Reveals
- Workplace Learning and Legitimate Peripheral Participation
- Professional Socialisation
- Socio-Political Influences on Clinical Learning
SECTION 3 : CREATING OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
CHAPTER 4 : Preparation for Learning
- Introduction
- Learning Environment Preparation
- Preparing the Academic Environment
- Preparing the Clinical Environment
- Self-Preparation
- Briefing
- Building Relationships
- Designing an Orientation Program
- Learner-Centred Preparation: Clinical Contracts and Portfolios
- Negotiated Learning Agreements (Learning Contracts)
- Learning Portfolio Development
CHAPTER 5 : Constructing Learning
- Introduction
- Large Group Teaching
- Small Group Teaching
- Information Technologies
- Providing and Supporting Learning Opportunities
- Purposeful Observations
- Active Demonstration
- Supporting Learning through Communication
CHAPTER 6 : Transforming Learning
- Introduction
- Changing and Transforming Practices
- Content
- Methods
- Sequencing
- Sociology
CHAPTER 7 : Reflection and Reconstructing Learning
- Introduction
- Reflective Practice
- Helping Learners Reflect: Strategies for Reflection
- Feedback and Clinical Assessment
SECTION 4 : DEVELOPING TEACHING AND LEARNING
CHAPTER 8 : Challenging Student Situations
- Introduction
- Commonly Encountered Student Situations
- Dealing with Challenging Clinical Issues
CHAPTER 9 : Developing as a Teacher
- Introduction
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Managing Time and Workload
- Identifying and Managing the Hidden Curricula
- Managing Complex Interpersonal Relationships
- Reflective Practice and Self-Care
- Professional Development
- Using a Professional Teaching Portfolio
- Mentoring
Learning Resource 1
Learning Inventory
Learning Resource 2
Thinking Skills Framework
Learning Resource 3
Lesson Plans
Learning Resource 4
Questioning Techniques
Learning Resource 5
Framework for Reflective Practice
Learning Resource 6
Using Evidence
Learning Resource 7
Teaching Evaluation
Learning Resource 8
Learning Environment Evaluation
Index