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Training teachers--changing practice?
V Hunt1, C Bulstrode, P Baldwin
1John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|October 5, 2002
Summary
A training course for clinical educators improved their skills in medical education. Participants showed sustained improvements in student engagement and feedback techniques long after the course concluded.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- Clinical educators require specialized skills to effectively train medical students.
- Improving the quality of clinical training is crucial for developing competent healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term impact of a three-day training course on clinical educators' skills.
- To evaluate sustained improvements in teaching methodologies, specifically student involvement and feedback.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal follow-up study of past participants of a clinical educator training course.
- Assessment of skill improvement focusing on student engagement and feedback delivery.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated sustained improvements in their clinical teaching skills.
- Key areas of enhancement included effectively involving medical students in their learning process.
- Positive and constructive feedback delivery to students showed long-term gains.
Conclusions:
- The designed three-day course leads to lasting improvements in clinical educators' teaching abilities.
- The training effectively enhances skills crucial for fostering student-centered learning and providing valuable feedback.