Improving Medical Education Through Targeted Coaching.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Educational Psychology
• Faculty Development

Background:

• Medical education is shifting from traditional lectures to active learning strategies.
• Medical educators require support to foster collaborative learning environments.
• Existing coaching models need adaptation for effective active learning instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a professional development model for medical teachers.
• To introduce targeted coaching within an assisted performance framework.
• To demonstrate the impact of coaching and assisted performance on teaching effectiveness.

Main Methods:

• Implementing targeted coaching practices: observation, debriefing, co-planning.
• Utilizing an assisted performance framework to support skill acquisition.
• Providing case examples of the model in practice.

Main Results:

• The model offers structured support for medical educators transitioning to active learning.
• Targeted coaching and assisted performance enhance teaching skills.
• The described model facilitates effective pedagogical development.

Conclusions:

• A professional development model integrating targeted coaching and assisted performance is effective for medical educators.
• This approach supports the shift towards active learning in medical education.
• Further research can explore broader applications of this model.