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Preparing teachers for competency-based medical education: Fundamental teaching activities
Allyn Walsh1, Sudha Koppula2, Viola Antao3
1a Department of Family Medicine , McMaster University , Hamilton , Canada.
Medical Teacher
|November 9, 2017
Summary
Medical education
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Faculty Development
- Competency-Based Education
Background:
- The shift to competency-based medical education necessitates enhanced faculty development.
- Medical teachers require support in refining their teaching competencies.
- Existing faculty development programs need comprehensive guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Fundamental Teaching Activities (FTAs) framework for medical educators.
- To guide the professional development of teachers in health sciences.
- To support the creation of faculty development resources.
Main Methods:
- Developed the concept of Fundamental Teaching Activities (FTAs).
- Utilized task analysis and iterative reviews with educators and leaders.
- Organized FTAs into a framework for self-reflection and development.
Main Results:
- The FTA framework guides teachers in identifying and reflecting on teaching tasks.
- The framework supports the design of faculty development programs and curricula.
- It aids in establishing a national repository for teaching tools.
Conclusions:
- The Fundamental Teaching Activities Framework supports teachers and faculty developers.
- This framework is valuable for all educators in health sciences.
- It promotes continuous improvement in medical teaching practices.
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