187416 - Principles of adult learning

The aim of this unit is to enhance understanding of the principles of adult learning and to apply these to the variable context in which medical educators teach.

Relevance to General Practice

Providing adequate training to general practitioners who would like to become medical educators is essential. Medical educators are looked to as a wealth of information and it is crucial they have the skills to pass on this knowledge and influence those around them to become quality general practitioners as this will benefit the practice, community and nation as a whole.

Learning outcomes

To be able to: summarise the principles of adult learning.

explain the principles of planning learning and how to assist a learner in developing a learning plan.

Describe some individual learning goals for your role as a medical educator.

Domains of General Practice

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

Ways in which health can be optimised and maintained are communicated to patients, family members and carers

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

Quality evidence-based resources are critically analysed and utilised

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

Effective leadership improves outcomes for patients

D4. Professional and ethical role

Professional knowledge and skills are effectively shared with others

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

Effective clinical leadership is demonstrated

Curriculum Contextual Units

General practice teaching