‘Culture’ and Violence
Chapter 2‘Culture’ and Violence Marai Larasi Imkaan, UK OVERVIEW Some manifestations of violence may disproportionately affect women and girls from particular social groups. Despite this, it is important that this…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Curriculum planning and development
Chapter 2 Curriculum planning and development R.M. Harden Introduction Curriculum planning and development remains very much on the agenda for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. The days are now…
Giving feedback
Chapter 40 Giving feedback S.K. Krackov Introduction and background Feedback is an essential component of the teaching and learning process. Constructive feedback from the teacher gives the learner insight into…
Independent learning and study skills
Chapter 19 Independent learning and study skills R.C. Bandaranayake and R.M. Harden Introduction Other chapters in this book look at how students learn in large- and small-group settings and ‘on…
Basic sciences and curriculum outcomes
Chapter 29 Basic sciences and curriculum outcomes W. Pawlina and N. Lachman Introduction The role of the basic sciences and, consequently, the role of the basic science educators in the…
Medical education leadership
Chapter 42 Medical education leadership J. McKimm and S.J. Lieff Introduction Medical educators are involved in a wide range of activities including teaching, facilitating learning, curriculum design and development, assessment,…
Educational environment
Chapter 48 Educational environment S. McAleer and S. Roff Introduction The environment or climate in the meteorological context is a key topic for discussion on a daily basis. It is…
Outcome-based education
Chapter 18 Outcome-based education R.M. Harden A move from process to product Callahan suggested in 1998 that ‘it is an odd fact of contemporary medicine that there is comparatively little…
Staff development
Chapter 45 Staff development Y. Steinert Introduction Staff development, or faculty development as it is often called, has become an increasingly important component of medical education. Staff development activities have…
