Main description:

The fourth edition of this highly respected book builds on the excellent reputation of its predecessors. Fully revised and updated throughout, it continues to provide essential structure, support, guidance and tips for both beginning and experienced teachers and their managers, both in the UK and internationally.

Pitched at an introductory level with an emphasis on practical tips and application of theory, rather than focussing heavily on scholarly research, its content is designed to be relevant and inclusive to all healthcare disciplines. Key points are highlighted by the inclusion of tips from experienced teachers in each chapter, while throughout chapters reflect contemporary concepts and key approaches, including teaching styles, curriculum development, e-learning, virtual learning environments, leadership and professionalism.

Teaching Made Easy, 4E will continue to benefit everyone teaching health professionals at all levels, from general practitioners and hospital doctors, nurses in primary and secondary care, and professionals allied to medicine and health service managers, and will also support the development of colleagues in new roles such as physician associates, FCPs and newer nursing associates.

Contents:

Section 1: For healthcare educators involved in educational design and learning development processes

Starting out and developing as a healthcare teacher

Healthcare professionals as teachers

Healthcare teaching in context

Supporting learners in a changing multidisciplinary team

Curriculum development

Evaluation
Section 2: For healthcare educators in relation to teaching and facilitating learning

The theory behind the practical aspects of teaching and learning

Adult learning and supporting self-directed learners

Developing teaching style and enabling communities of practice

Matching methods with message

Digital teaching and learning

Teaching in ambulatory care settings

Involving patients and the public and simulation in teaching

Teaching technology supported healthcare
Section 3: For healthcare educators making and reporting judgements that capture, guide and make decisions about the achievement of learners, and the feedback required.

Feedback

Assessment

Workplace based assessment

Appraisal

Supporting learners with difficulties and disabilities

The challenging trainee
Section 4: For healthcare educators in relation to medical education research and scholarship

Research and scholarship in medical education
Section 5: For healthcare educators in relation to the management, leadership and governance of healthcare education

Educational leadership

Applying education and training to the requirements of the healthcare system

Values based education and training

Index