Education Theory for the Clinician

Jonathan Sherbino MD MEd FRCPC FAcadMEdAssociate Professor, McMaster University

Adjunct Scientist, Program for Education Research & DevelopmentSenior Clinician Educator, Royal College Physicians & Surgeons

How we learnHow we teachMyths

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How We Learn

1. Knowledge is constructed (NOT transferred)

(Atkinson & Shriffin, 1968) (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974) (Baddeley, 2000)

(Atkinson & Shiffrin, 1968) (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974)

What is the best way to study?

1. (Re-)read with a highlighter2. Flash cards3. Draw a concept map4. Don’t bother… just sneak a peek at your

friend’s answers

2. Recall is best for learning

How We Teach

3a. Sequence

3a. Sequence

Serial Position Effect

3b. Sequence

von Restorff Effect

Should your teaching be stressful or peaceful

1. Stressful

2. Peaceful

4. Emotional Activation

(Posner, Russell & Peterson, 2005)

Myths

Which one of these things are true…

1. Lebron is greater than Michael2. Every one has a unique learning style3. Simon Carley has a sexy accent4. A senior clinician can perform at least 2

complex tasks simultaneously

1. Learning Styles

2. Multi-tasking

(Brumby & Salvucci, 2006)

@sherbino