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How students learn better

Dehghani MR. MD.


Self directed learning

• Self directed learners • Are individuals who are able to plan ,

initiate , and evaluate their own learning experiences with or without the assistance of others


Types of self directed learning

• INFORMAL( random learning)

• SEMISTRUCTURED(immediate patient problem imbedded in daily work )

• FORMAL (intentional effort to learn about specific problems or issues)


• “ The kids we bring into medical

schools are wonderful with the

highest possible qualities. We then

submerge them in facts and beat the

imagination out of them.”

K Calman 1997


The pedagogic shift…


from• The traditional teacher

centered approach, in which the emphasis is on teachers

and what they teach…


To

• The student centered approach, in which the emphasis is on students and what they learn…


Requires • A fundamental change in the role

of the educator from that of a didactic teacher to that of a

facilitator of learning.


Self directed learning involves

the learner as an active

participant and encourages

the development of a deep

approach to learning


• Is perceived as relevant • Is based on, and builds on, their previous

experiences • Is participatory and actively involves them • Is focused on problems • Is designed so that they can take responsibility

for their own learning • Can be immediately applied in practice • Involves cycles of action and reflection • Is based on mutual trust and respect

Principles of Adult LearningAdults are motivated by learning that:Adults are motivated by learning that:


A continuum of teaching methods

Lecture Small Group Teaching

Research Supervision

Lab. Work Guided Discovery Learning

Independent Learning

Student participation and control

Lecturer participation and control


Two important dimensions of Methods

Seminar paper while paper is read

Case study

Problem-based class

Discussion following reading of seminar paper

Lecture

Post-lecture tutorial

Tutor dominated Student dominatedDominance

Degree of

Structure

High

PoorIndependent Learning

Guided Discovery Learning


Different types of question

• Based on content


Conceptual

• You have a class on different races.

•

• What is your idea on racial differences?


Empirical

• You show the class how the motor engine works ?

• Can you explain how the fuel can be used economically ?


Value

• You teach different teaching methods ?

•

• what is the best method for teaching CPR procedure?


• Based on dimension of coverage


• Narrow – Broad

• Narrow : When a child can walk?

• Broad : What did you do yesterday?


• Recall – Thought

• Recall:what was the date of vienna congress on medical education?

•

• Thought : how can unemployment be reduced?


Confusion – clear

• Clear : What is the dimension of that board?

• Confusing : What is your idea on psychological view of learning disabilities?

10/10/2014 محمودرضا دهقانی 1 how students learn better dehghani mr. md

Documents

control slide

content slide

learning experiences

facilitator of learning

pedagogic shift slide

different teaching methods

continuum of teaching

student centered approach