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.
Study Skills
Study Skills
Definition
Study skills is a generic term that refers to a wide range of strategies and approaches that can be applied to the process of learning. Studying is an experience that should be seen as a dynamic and on-going process that is inextricably linked to lifelong learning.
Our starting point is that ‘education deals with students as people, who are diverse in all respects, and ever changing’ (Fry et al., 2003: 1).
Key Points
- Students have a very wide range of backgrounds, abilities, experiences and ages and their study needs may be correspondingly different. Students with specific learning difficulties must be acknowledged, supported and given equal opportunities.
- Study skills include managing time and self-directed study effectively, developing critical thinking strategies, understanding technology and accessing and using literature.
- Students ...