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Table of Contents

Contributors, vii

Foreword to the Third Edition, xiii

Preface, xv

Part 1: Foundations, 1

1 Understanding Medical Education, 3
Tim Swanwick

2 A Global View of Structures and Trends in Medical Education, 7
Bridget C. O’Brien, Kirsty Forrest, Marjo Wijnen‐Meijer, and Olle ten Cate

3 The Science of Learning, 23
Anique B. H. de Bruin, Matthew Sibbald, and Sandra Monteiro

4 Teaching and Learning in Medical Education: How Theory can Inform Practice, 37
David M. Kaufman

5 Principles of Curriculum Design, 71
Janet Grant

6 Instructional Design: Applying Theory to Teaching Practice, 89
Linda Snell, Daisuke Son, and Hirotaka Onishi

7 Quality in Medical Education, 101
Diane N. Kenwright and Tim Wilkinson

Part 2: Teaching and Learning, 111

8 Lectures and Large Groups, 113
Dujeepa D. Samarasekera, Matthew C. E. Gwee, Andrew Long, and Bridget Lock

9 Learning in Small Groups, 123
Peter McCrorie

10 Technology‐enhanced Learning, 139
Rachel H. Ellaway

11 Simulation in Medical Education, 151
Alexis Battista and Debra Nestel

12 Work‐based Learning, 163
Clare Morris

13 Supervision, Mentoring, and Coaching, 179
John Launer

14 Interprofessional Education, 191
Della Freeth, Maggi Savin‐Baden, and Jill Thistlethwaite

15 Patient Involvement in Medical Education, 207
John Spencer, Judy McKimm, and Jools Symons

16 Learning Medicine With, From, and Through the Humanities, 223
Neville Chiavaroli, Chien‐Da Huang, and Lynn Monrouxe

17 The Development of Professional Identity, 239
Sylvia R. Cruess and Richard L. Cruess

18 Portfolios in Personal and Professional Development, 255
Erik Driessen and Jan van Tartwijk

19 Continuing Professional Development, 263
Simon Kitto, David Price, Dahn Jeong, Craig Campbell, and Scott Reeves

Part 3: Assessment and Selection, 275

20 How to Design a Useful Test: The Principles of Assessment, 277
Lambert W. T. Schuwirth and Cees P. M. van der Vleuten

21 Written Assessment, 291
Brian Jolly and Mary Jane Dalton

22 Workplace Assessment, 319
John J. Norcini and Zareen Zaidi

23 Structured Assessments of Clinical Competence, 335
Katharine A. M. Boursicot, Trudie E. Roberts, and William P. Burdick

24 Standard Setting Methods in Medical Education: High‐stakes Assessment, 347
André F. De Champlain

25 Formative Assessment: Assessment for Learning, 361
Diana F. Wood

26 Selection into Medical Education and Training, 375
Fiona Patterson, Eamonn Ferguson, and Lara Zibarras

Part 4: Research and Evaluation, 389

27 Philosophical Research Perspectives and Planning your Research, 391
Jan Illing and Madeline Carter

28 Quantitative Research Methods in Medical Education, 405
Geoff Norman and Kevin W. Eva

29 Qualitative Research in Medical Education: Methodologies and Methods, 427
Stella L. Ng, Lindsay Baker, Sayra Cristancho, Tara J. Kennedy, and Lorelei Lingard

30 Programme Evaluation, 443
Chris Lovato and Linda Peterson

31 Knowledge Synthesis, 457
auren A. Maggio, Aliki Thomas, and Steven J. Durning

Part 5: Faculty and Learners, 471

32 Career Progression and Support, 473
Caroline Elton and Nicole J. Borges

33 Supporting Learner Well‐being, 485
Jo Bishop, Graeme Horton, Wendy Hu, and Claire Vogan

34 Managing Remediation, 497
Deborah Cohen, Melody Rhydderch, and Ian Cooper

35 Diversity in Medical Education, 513
Nisha Dogra and Olivia Carter‐Pokras

36 Developing Medical Educators: A Journey, not a Destination, 531
Yvonne Steinert

37 Educational Leadership and Management, 549
Judy McKimm and Tim Swanwick

Index, 569

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 21/12/2018
      ISBN13: 9781119373827, 978-1119373827
      ISBN10: 1119373824

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents

      Contributors, vii

      Foreword to the Third Edition, xiii

      Preface, xv

      Part 1: Foundations, 1

      1 Understanding Medical Education, 3
      Tim Swanwick

      2 A Global View of Structures and Trends in Medical Education, 7
      Bridget C. O’Brien, Kirsty Forrest, Marjo Wijnen‐Meijer, and Olle ten Cate

      3 The Science of Learning, 23
      Anique B. H. de Bruin, Matthew Sibbald, and Sandra Monteiro

      4 Teaching and Learning in Medical Education: How Theory can Inform Practice, 37
      David M. Kaufman

      5 Principles of Curriculum Design, 71
      Janet Grant

      6 Instructional Design: Applying Theory to Teaching Practice, 89
      Linda Snell, Daisuke Son, and Hirotaka Onishi

      7 Quality in Medical Education, 101
      Diane N. Kenwright and Tim Wilkinson

      Part 2: Teaching and Learning, 111

      8 Lectures and Large Groups, 113
      Dujeepa D. Samarasekera, Matthew C. E. Gwee, Andrew Long, and Bridget Lock

      9 Learning in Small Groups, 123
      Peter McCrorie

      10 Technology‐enhanced Learning, 139
      Rachel H. Ellaway

      11 Simulation in Medical Education, 151
      Alexis Battista and Debra Nestel

      12 Work‐based Learning, 163
      Clare Morris

      13 Supervision, Mentoring, and Coaching, 179
      John Launer

      14 Interprofessional Education, 191
      Della Freeth, Maggi Savin‐Baden, and Jill Thistlethwaite

      15 Patient Involvement in Medical Education, 207
      John Spencer, Judy McKimm, and Jools Symons

      16 Learning Medicine With, From, and Through the Humanities, 223
      Neville Chiavaroli, Chien‐Da Huang, and Lynn Monrouxe

      17 The Development of Professional Identity, 239
      Sylvia R. Cruess and Richard L. Cruess

      18 Portfolios in Personal and Professional Development, 255
      Erik Driessen and Jan van Tartwijk

      19 Continuing Professional Development, 263
      Simon Kitto, David Price, Dahn Jeong, Craig Campbell, and Scott Reeves

      Part 3: Assessment and Selection, 275

      20 How to Design a Useful Test: The Principles of Assessment, 277
      Lambert W. T. Schuwirth and Cees P. M. van der Vleuten

      21 Written Assessment, 291
      Brian Jolly and Mary Jane Dalton

      22 Workplace Assessment, 319
      John J. Norcini and Zareen Zaidi

      23 Structured Assessments of Clinical Competence, 335
      Katharine A. M. Boursicot, Trudie E. Roberts, and William P. Burdick

      24 Standard Setting Methods in Medical Education: High‐stakes Assessment, 347
      André F. De Champlain

      25 Formative Assessment: Assessment for Learning, 361
      Diana F. Wood

      26 Selection into Medical Education and Training, 375
      Fiona Patterson, Eamonn Ferguson, and Lara Zibarras

      Part 4: Research and Evaluation, 389

      27 Philosophical Research Perspectives and Planning your Research, 391
      Jan Illing and Madeline Carter

      28 Quantitative Research Methods in Medical Education, 405
      Geoff Norman and Kevin W. Eva

      29 Qualitative Research in Medical Education: Methodologies and Methods, 427
      Stella L. Ng, Lindsay Baker, Sayra Cristancho, Tara J. Kennedy, and Lorelei Lingard

      30 Programme Evaluation, 443
      Chris Lovato and Linda Peterson

      31 Knowledge Synthesis, 457
      auren A. Maggio, Aliki Thomas, and Steven J. Durning

      Part 5: Faculty and Learners, 471

      32 Career Progression and Support, 473
      Caroline Elton and Nicole J. Borges

      33 Supporting Learner Well‐being, 485
      Jo Bishop, Graeme Horton, Wendy Hu, and Claire Vogan

      34 Managing Remediation, 497
      Deborah Cohen, Melody Rhydderch, and Ian Cooper

      35 Diversity in Medical Education, 513
      Nisha Dogra and Olivia Carter‐Pokras

      36 Developing Medical Educators: A Journey, not a Destination, 531
      Yvonne Steinert

      37 Educational Leadership and Management, 549
      Judy McKimm and Tim Swanwick

      Index, 569

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