Article Green Open Access 2014

Adult learning principles and presentation pearls

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Palis, Ana Gabriela
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Quirós, Peter A.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal · Vol. 21 · Issue 2 · pp. 114-122
Abstract

Although lectures are one of the most common methods of knowledge transfer in medicine, their effectiveness has been questioned. Passive formats, lack of relevance and disconnection from the student′s needs are some of the arguments supporting this apparent lack of efficacy. However, many authors have suggested that applying adult learning principles (i.e., relevance, congruence with student′s needs, interactivity, connection to student′s previous knowledge and experience) to this method increases learning by lectures and the effectiveness of lectures. This paper presents recommendations for applying adult learning principles during planning, creation and development of lectures to make them more effective.

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Active learning Adult-learning Lectures

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learning adult clinical competence human Humans Internship and Residency Article communication skill self concept practice guideline Learning Theory Reflective learning Deep learning Educational Measurement attitude Problem-Based Learning experiential learning Active learning needs assessment Content analysis personal experience orientation educational theory Education, Medical, Graduate Adult education learning style priority journal ophthalmology brainstorming goal attainment lecture process design superficial learning Adult-Learning Lectures
Author Affiliations
Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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