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Physician-teacher characteristics associated with learner-centered teaching skills.
Elizabeth P Menachery1, Scott M Wright, Eric E Howell
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Medical Teacher
|June 26, 2008
Summary
Identifying effective physician-teachers is crucial for medical education. This study found that proficiency in lectures, helping learners find resources, and eliciting feedback are key characteristics of learner-centered medical educators.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Development
- Learner-Centered Pedagogy
Background:
- Academic institutions lack methods to identify physician-teachers skilled in learner-centered teaching.
- Effective teaching is vital for medical learner clinical competence and professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific physician characteristics associated with highly learner-centered teaching practices.
- To provide a basis for recognizing and supporting effective medical educators.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed a cohort of 363 physicians on personal, professional, teaching, and scholarly activities.
- Developed a learner-centeredness scale using factor analysis (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.73).
- Employed logistic regression to identify independent predictors of high learner-centered scores.
Main Results:
- Eight physician characteristics were independently associated with high learner-centeredness.
- Key factors included proficiency in lectures, aiding learners in resource identification, and soliciting learner feedback.
- Other significant factors involved reflecting on feedback, identifying teacher learning needs, educational presentations, and transparency about teacher"s reactions.
Conclusions:
- Learner-centered educational methods are most effective for facilitating medical learner growth.
- The study provides a framework for identifying physician-teachers who demonstrate learner-centered approaches.
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