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'I'm too busy to teach'. Tips for teaching when time is tight.
Diarmuid McLaughlin1, Melissa Mulholland2, Dearbhla McKenna3
1Paediatric Rheumatology, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, UK dmclaughlin@doctors.org.uk.
Effective clinical teaching is possible even in busy environments. This guide offers practical strategies for maximizing learning opportunities during daily routines, emphasizing time-efficient teaching methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Clinical environments present challenges to prioritizing teaching due to demanding schedules.
- Teaching is often narrowly defined as formal, structured educational events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight informal learning opportunities within daily clinical practice.
- To provide practical strategies for time-efficient and effective clinical teaching.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of qualities and skills for effective, time-efficient teachers.
- Identification of daily clinical activities as potential teaching moments.
- Provision of practical suggestions for maximizing learning.
Main Results:
- Abundant learning opportunities exist outside formal teaching sessions.
- Effective teaching can be integrated into routine clinical activities like handovers, ward rounds, and clinics.
- Tea-trolley teaching exemplifies informal learning integration.
Conclusions:
- Valuable clinical teaching is achievable even with limited time.
- Embracing informal learning opportunities enhances medical education.
- Developing time-efficient teaching skills is crucial for educators in busy settings.
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