Pediatric Senior Resident Teaching Elective

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OPEN ACCESSDecember 28, 2007Pediatric Senior Resident Teaching Elective Barrett Fromme Barrett Fromme University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.766 SectionsAboutAbstract ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstractThis resource is an innovative curriculum for third-year residents who are thinking of pursuing careers in medical education or have an interest in advanced teaching skills and learning theory. It follows Kolb's experiential learning cycle as it progresses through four nodes: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. Over the course of 2 weeks, participants observe various teaching experiences, reflect/journal on their experiences, and review evidence-based literature on such teaching modalities. They then meet with faculty who are experts in the different modalities to gain a greater understanding of how the theories and evidence are practically applied, as well as the challenges inherent to the modality. The curriculum concludes with the participants leading learners in several of these formats of teaching, followed by feedback from the learners and self-assessment of video records of the experiences. The evaluations of the program have been highly positive, noting a high confidence in teaching abilities, increased understanding of learning theory, and excitement for teaching following the course. Participants have advocated that the curriculum should be “required for individuals doing a chief year” and expanded to allow all residents to take it. The process of being able to observe respected faculty engaging in teaching and then discuss their own techniques is a significant positive aspect of this rotation. Normally, when teaching occurs, residents are attempting to learn what is being taught, not how it is being done. The reflective component allows them to take what they have seen and interpret it for their future use. Educational Objectives By using this resource, educators should be able to: Provide residents with a basic background in educational and learning theory.Enhance residents’ teaching skills through observation and experimentation.Provide residents with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that foster further independent development of educational success.Understand the Kolb learning cycle and the principles behind learning theory.Create an educational intervention based on a perceived need in pediatric education by using Kolb's learning cycle.Lead a small-group discussion while applying the principles of small-group discussion.Function as a team leader and educator in rounds and at the bedside.Create and present a case-based lecture for pediatric residents and students.Observe and assess teaching interventions using a checklist method.Utilize feedback for formative assessment.Assess learners using questioning techniques, RIME nomenclature, and the goals and objectives previously discussed with learners. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Facilitator's Guide.doc Syllabus.doc Sample Schedule.doc Implementation Barriers and Tips.doc Evaluation Methods.doc Descriptive Manuscript.doc To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Copyright & Permissions© 2007 Fromme. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.KeywordsKolbConcrete ExperienceReflective ObservationAbstract ConceptualizationAcademic MedicineEducation TheoryActive Experimentation Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...