Last Reviewed:December 7, 2024 First Published:May 23, 2022 Theory and Key Theorists How learning occurs Key Principles Best used to teach Learning Activities Behaviorism Pavlov, Watson, Skinner, Thorndike A change in behavior Observable behavior is learning focus Environment influences learning Reinforcement is key Clinical Skills Procedural Skills Simulation case scenarios Observation of skills… Read More
Last Reviewed:August 27, 2024 First Published:August 11, 2022 Learning outcomes, frequently interchanged with the term learning objectives, are measurable statements that describe what students should know, be able to do, and value by the end of an educational experience, course, program, etc. Learning outcomes communicate the major components of the educational experience to the… Read More
Last Reviewed:October 2, 2024 First Published:March 10, 2022 Hurtubsie et al. (2015) described the flipped classroom as “the practice of assigning students didactic material, traditionally covered in lectures, to be learned before class while using face-to-face time for more engaging and active learning strategies” such as case-based or team-based learning, reflection, simulations, or discussions.… Read More
Last Reviewed:December 3, 2024 First Published:May 11, 2022 Feedback has been described as the “cornerstone” of effective teaching (Cantillon, 2008) and is essential for performance improvement. Feedback, whether verbal or written, should include both positive and constructive guidance for maintaining and improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes with an emphasis on improvement strategies. “Without feedback… Read More
Last Reviewed:October 2, 2024 First Published:March 10, 2022 Experiential learning is a student-centered pedagogical strategy that emphasizes the significant role of real-life experiences and critical reflection to promote learning. David Kolb (1984) described experiential learning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (p. 38) and developed a four-stage learning… Read More