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A case-study approach. Fellows' perceptions of a teaching course

E A Zenni¹, L R First, J P Hafler

¹Department of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

|March 1, 1994

Summary

A formal teaching course significantly improved pediatric fellows' perceptions of teaching. Fellows recognized teaching as interactive and student-directed, valuing feedback and adapting strategies.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Pediatrics
Qualitative Research

Background:

Pediatric fellows require effective teaching skills.
Formal training in teaching methodologies is crucial for developing these skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate general and behavioral pediatric fellows' perceptions of a formal teaching course.
To understand the impact of a structured teaching course on fellows' pedagogical approaches.

Main Methods:

Qualitative case-study design.
Involved 5 first-year pediatric fellows at Children's Hospital in Boston.
Utilized a 12-week formal teaching course.

Main Results:

Fellows perceived teaching as an interactive, student-directed process.

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Increased awareness of feedback's value and identification of new teaching opportunities.

Shift in teaching strategies towards student-centered approaches.

Conclusions:

The formal teaching course positively influenced fellows' approach to teaching.
Enhanced pedagogical understanding and practice among pediatric fellows.