Knowledge translation transforms research into action, addressing healthcare’s persistent “know-do” gap. By using structured frameworks like the knowledge-to-action cycle, we can systematically identify problems, adapt evidence to local contexts, overcome implementation barriers, and evaluate outcomes—ultimately ensuring that knowledge doesn’t just exist in journals but improves outcomes in practice.
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The One about Leadership
Published March 3, 2025 by Michael Rowe
In times of uncertainty, strategic leadership in higher education requires seeing beyond immediate pressures to envision possibilities others might miss. Innovation demands reimagining how we prepare graduates for changing professional landscapes, sometimes dismantling established practices. Taking calculated risks means pursuing promising initiatives even when outcomes aren’t guaranteed—the greatest risk is remaining static while the world transforms around us.
Leave a CommentForget your generalized audience. In the first place, the nameless, faceless audience will scare you to death and in the second place, unlike the theater, it doesn’t exist. In writing, your audience is one single reader. I have found that sometimes it helps to pick out one person—a real person you know, or an imagined…
Leave a CommentThe One about Note-taking
Published November 1, 2024 by Michael Rowe
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.
Leave a CommentThe One about AI in Assessment
Published October 4, 2024 by Michael Rowe
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.
Leave a CommentExplore 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.
Leave a CommentThe One about Retrieval
Published August 9, 2024 by Michael Rowe
This post examines how active recall enhances learning and retention. Discover how retrieval practice can enhance your teaching approach in physiotherapy education.
Leave a CommentThe one about Open Scholarship
Published July 3, 2024 by Michael Rowe
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.
Leave a CommentThe 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.
Leave a CommentThe one about Lectures
Published May 1, 2024 by Michael Rowe
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.
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