Education in general practice – Guiding topics
- Understand adult learning theories, and how these apply to learning in general practice.
- Understand the importance of a curriculum and syllabus, including the role of the hidden curriculum (the unofficial, unintended lessons, values and perspectives that learners/patients learn).
- Take part in and lead case-based learning through:
- opportunistic response to questions
- random case analysis
- formal case-based discussion.
- Be able to provide planned teaching in group and individual situations in online, remote, and face-to-face settings and by using a variety of teaching strategies and planned activities; for example, use of questions, role play and simulation.
- Be able to teach a procedure through role-modelling and providing specific instruction and coaching.
- Effectively give and receive specific, learner-centred feedback, both oral and written, that is tailored to the learner and the individual situation.
- Demonstrate coaching skills, including questioning, supporting and guiding learners to learn a new skill or behaviour, in both formal and informal situations.
- Appreciate what makes a positive learning environment and understand the impact this has on learning.
- Be able to identify, assess and apply the evidence used in medical education.
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
- Ensure teaching that involves patients directly or indirectly; for example, through case discussion; consider confidentiality and consent.
- Be able to provide education to patients and their caregivers that is tailored to their needs and level of health literacy.