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.
Practice Teaching
Practice Teaching
Definition
Practice teaching is, in principle, teaching in the situational context of a practice environment. In healthcare this could encompass a myriad of work contexts where students and practitioners are either taught, or themselves teach others.
Key Points
- Practice teaching is context-specific.
- It requires consideration of the focus of healthcare, e.g. patients.
- It must be viewed in relation to the culture of a working healthcare environment or a community of practice.
Discussion
Teaching cannot be viewed in isolation from learning, given that for teaching to be effective in any context one must know and understand how students learn. In addition, for teaching in practice to be effective there is a need to be familiar with, and understand, the practice environment in its broadest sense and, for some teachers, their individual ...