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by John Dent (Editor), Ronald M. Harden (Editor), Yvonne Steinert (Editor)
Bridging the gap between education theory and the delivery of excellent teaching, A Practical Guide for Medical and Health Professions Teachers, 7th Edition, provides accessible, highly readable, and practical information for those involved in basic science, clinical practice, and education in all the health professions. Highly regarded in these fields, this text offers valuable insights from global contributors who provide an international perspective as well as a multi-professional approach to topics relevant to all healthcare teachers. This fully revised edition provides timely updates on recent growth areas-from artificial intelligence, to the evolution of precision learning, to cultural awareness. It remains one of the foremost guides from top educationalists in the field.
- Emphasizes the importance of developing educational skills in the delivery of enthusiastic and effective teaching
- Offers comprehensive, succinct sections on curriculum development, learning situations and strategies, curriculum themes, assessment, student engagement, and more
- Includes new content on artificial intelligence, public health medicine, social accountability, cultural awareness, student well-being and mindfulness, cost and sustainability in medical education, learning analytics, precision learning, peer-assisted learning, and professional identity, to highlight some
- Features an expanded section, "Patients," that stresses the importance of the patients as a partners in education and assessment
- Helpful boxes highlight practical tips, quotes, and trends seen in today's approach to education
- Delivers the knowledge and expertise of more than 60 new authors and some 130 contributors from 27 countries, providing representation across the health professions
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
