Informing health professions education through modern educational theories: A necessary process with potential pitfalls

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Abstract

This article presents an overview of educational theories focusing on undergraduate health professions education. It represents yet another attempt at untangling the complex issues of what learning theories are about, and how they can inform health professions education. The roles of "self-directed learning" and social interaction in undergraduate medical education are critically discussed; two relevant educational principles are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number236
Pages (from-to)1-5
Number of pages5
JournalPan African Medical Journal
Volume36
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

  • Health professions education
  • Learning theory
  • Medical education
  • Undergraduate

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