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Twelve tips for designing assignments that foster independence in learning
Christen Rachul1, Benjamin Collins1,2, Mariam Ahmed3
1Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Medical Teacher
|April 28, 2020
Summary
Structured independent learning assignments can help health professions learners develop crucial self-directed learning skills. This guide offers twelve tips to enhance these assignments for better lifelong learning preparation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
- Learner Autonomy
Background:
- Independent learning shifts responsibility to learners.
- Health professions education often has rigid curricula, making independent learning challenging.
- Few guidelines exist for designing effective independent learning assignments in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide recommendations for improving structured independent learning assignments.
- To help health professions learners develop skills for self-directed learning.
- To foster lifelong learning in health professions.
Main Methods:
- Development of twelve practical tips for educators.
- Focus on structured assignments to bridge the gap to self-directed learning.
- Recommendations tailored for health professions education contexts.
Main Results:
- A framework of twelve actionable recommendations is presented.
- These tips aim to enhance the effectiveness of independent learning assignments.
- The recommendations support the development of learner autonomy and self-direction.
Conclusions:
- Structured independent learning assignments are vital for health professions education.
- Implementing these tips can better prepare learners for self-directed and lifelong learning.
- Educators can utilize these guidelines to foster greater learner independence.
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