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A structured, systematic approach to note-taking is essential for health professions educators as it provides a foundation for deep learning and critical thinking in both teaching and practice. By developing an organised method to capture and connect ideas, educators can more effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enabling them to draw meaningful connections across different aspects of health professions education.
The rapid advancement of AI technologies, particularly generative AI, has driven important conversations about academic integrity and the potential for cheating in higher and professional education. However, rather than viewing AI solely as a threat, we have an opportunity to explore how it can be thoughtfully integrated into our teaching and assessment practices to enhance learning outcomes.
Explore how research communities in physiotherapy education can change knowledge creation and sharing. This post explores emerging perspectives on academic publishing, including viewing journals as “club goods” and adopting innovative thinking tools. Learn how these approaches could enhance collaboration, accelerate progress, and ultimately improve patient care through better education.
This post examines how active recall enhances learning and retention. Discover how retrieval practice can enhance your teaching approach in physiotherapy education.
In this episode of the In Beta podcast, we explore an innovative approach to curriculum design in physiotherapy education, where Ben shares his vision for a new fourth-year module called “Constructing Learning from Practice” as part of a newly validated four-year MSc Physiotherapy programme.
In this episode, we explore Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), an innovative approach to student and staff mobility in physiotherapy education. These short-term, intensive courses combine physical mobility with virtual learning, fostering international collaboration. We talk about how BIPs enhance cross-cultural understanding, promote idea exchange, and offer flexible mobility options for students and staff in physiotherapy education and beyond.
Open scholarship represents a paradigm shift in how we approach research, teaching, and the dissemination of knowledge. At its core, it’s about making academic work more transparent, accessible, and collaborative. Where research findings are freely available to anyone in the world, where teaching materials are shared and improved upon, and where students actively contribute to a global knowledge commons.
The role of teachers is evolving, necessitating a shift from traditional, control-oriented models to student-centred approaches. By relinquishing some control and focusing on individual assessment, differentiated support, and relationship-building, lecturers can foster engagement, mastery, and self-regulation. Reflecting on the diverse roles of teachers is crucial for effective teaching practices.
In this conversation Leanne Wiles and Dean Walker discuss how they used generative AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to simulate patient interactions for students in physiotherapy education, enhancing their communication and reasoning skills. Students interacted with AI personas portraying diverse health scenarios. The practice proved immersive and effective, displaying significant potential for flexible educational approaches in challenging healthcare communications.
The value of lectures is evident when lecturers use an engaging, dynamic style that transcends traditional didactic methods. Lectures can foster deep learning and maintain student interest through active participation and well-prepared content, integrating modern insights from cognitive science. We need to consider the many nuances of lecture methods in different formats, like online settings, and teaching strategies that enhance learning outcomes by adapting to diverse learner preferences.
