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The ABCs of pedagogy for clinical teachers
Author(s) -
McLeod Peter J,
Steinert Yvonne,
Meagher Tim,
McLeod Audrey
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
medical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.776
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1365-2923
pISSN - 0308-0110
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2923.2003.01559.x
Subject(s) - delphi method , medical education , process (computing) , psychology , clinical practice , delphi , curriculum , medicine , pedagogy , computer science , nursing , artificial intelligence , operating system
Background Clinical teachers rarely receive formal instruction in the basic concepts and principles of education. It is usually assumed that expertise as a practitioner will translate into effectiveness as a teacher. Purpose To identify the important concepts and pedagogic principles, which, if known and understood by clinical practitioners, might enhance their teaching prowess and success. Method We developed a long list of potentially important concepts identified in the education literature. We then conducted a 3‐round Delphi expert opinion‐soliciting process to identify which of the concepts were of most importance to clinical teachers. Results Thirteen of the 14 panel members successfully completed the process and achieved 94% reliability in rating the potential importance of the concepts on the e‐mailed ratings list. Conclusion We have identified a limited list of core pedagogic concepts, knowledge of which may enhance the success of clinical teachers.