Summary
Contents
For those developing or enhancing their knowledge and skills in education and mentorship in healthcare, this book is a guide to the key theories, issues, and practical considerations involved in healthcare education in the 21st century. It is aimed at those studying to be educators in both academic and practice settings, as well as supporting the continuing professional development of more experienced lecturers and practice educators. The book can be used as a reference source, a platform for further study and an essential text. The book comprises 40 succinct chapters each covering a topic and featuring a definition of the concept, key points, discussion of the main issues, a case study to illustrate the application to practice, and suggestions for further reading.
Partnership Working
Partnership Working
Definitions
The areas that are addressed here are notions of partnership working and involvement of stakeholders in educational initiatives. Partnership working refers to relationships formed between individuals or groups that are characterised by mutual cooperation and responsibilities. There are many sorts of partnerships that educationalists need to develop in order to achieve the goals of an educational endeavour. For example, when undertaking curriculum development activities partnership working is important so as to include a range of differing expertise and to ensure that the programme prepares practitioners for the imperatives of clinical practice.
Stakeholders are people or organisations that have a shared interest in an enterprise. Decisions regarding the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programmes or initiatives need to include the perspectives of multiple ...