Strategies for clinical teaching in the health professions : a guide for instructors / Wendy Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Wendy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical education.

Education, Medical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (125 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2021]

Summary:

"High quality instruction in an authentic clinical environment is a must for all healthcare programs. Packed with strategies to help clinical instructors develop as educators and strengthen their teaching practice, this is a key resource for those new to educating in a clinical setting. The first part of this practical book explores becoming a clinical instructor. It looks at the roles and responsibilities of the role, as well as the traits of effective clinical instructors. Introducing the concept of teacher identity, it offers suggestions for making the transition from healthcare practitioner to clinical educator. The book's second part provides information on teaching in the healthcare environment. It introduces principles of curriculum design and planning, pedagogy and teaching strategies, performance assessment, and delivering constructive feedback. The final chapter in this part discusses helping students transition into health professionals. The book ends with a chapter on support for clinical instructors. Including reflective practice exercises, practical tips for dealing with challenging situations, and sample rubrics and templates, this useful book provides a foundation for the healthcare practitioner who is beginning a career in clinical education. It is also a valuable support for more experienced instructors and those who manage clinical instructors"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

List of illustrations

Preface

Introduction

PART 1: Born to teach

1. Becoming a clinical instructor

What is a clinical instructor?

Responsibilities of a clinical instructor

Traits of an effective clinical instructor

Communities of practice

Clinical instructor training

Clinical instructor credentials

Summary

Reflective practice: Building your clinical instructor vision

2. Developing teacher identity

Appointed as a clinical instructor

Transitioning from practitioner to practitioner-educator

What is teacher identity?

Reflective practice: Measure of clinical instructor identity

PART 2: Learn to teach

3. Designing a clinical rotation

Your contribution to learning

Instructional design

Learning outcomes and objectives

Learning domains

Planning a clinical rotation

Other considerations

Reflective practice: Adding your personal touch

4. Selecting teaching strategies

Creating a secure learning environment

Teaching strategies that work

Learning styles

Reflective practice: How am I doing?

5. Assessing clinical performance

Assessment overview

Types of assessment

Assessment rubrics

Communicating with education program staff

Reflective practice: Assessing the situation

6. Giving feedback

Role of feedback in the assessment process

Delivering constructive feedback

Documenting an action plan

Working with students who present challenges

Difficult feedback sessions

Due process

Reflective practice: Getting to the root of the problem

7. Preparing students for entry into the workforce.

Introduction

Certification and licensure

Code of ethics

Continuing education

Job search

Reflective practice: What is the next step?

PART 3: Support for those who teach

8. Supporting clinical instructors

Consider teacher identity when selecting clinical instructors

Promoting the benefits of teaching

What makes a good clinical instructor

Strategies to support clinical instructors

Reflective practice: What is best for my department?

Appendix A: Measure of clinical instructor identity

Appendix B: Measure of clinical instructor identity scoring

Appendix C: Clinical instructor journal

Appendix D: Clinical rotation manual

Appendix E: Clinical instructor interest questionnaire

Appendix F: Clinical instructor performance appraisal

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-313250-2

1-003-13250-2

1-000-38165-X

1-000-38166-8

9781003132509

OCLC:

1193558559