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Published on: September 27, 2020
Active learning: a resident's reflection on the impact of a student-centred curriculum
Jennie J Mickelson1, William E Kaplan, Andrew E Macneily
1Department of Pediatric Urology, Northwestern University, Chicago IL;
Abstract:
Classic medical education pedagogy typically involves the model of an active teacher and a passive student. There has been a shift in education theory to a more student-centred approach, and this is being reflected in resident education. Concepts, such as "competencies," "curricula" and "objectives," are becoming part of the fabric of the residency training equation. The University of British Columbia Department of Urologic Sciences had previously created a urology residency curriculum for its 15 residents in 2000. This curriculum was based on competencies and objectives outlined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. In an attempt to address a required change in the formal curriculum, an "accidental" student-centred curriculum emerged. This paper outlines this active learning approach, its benefits and challenges in implementation.
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