Exam Preview for 20834: Strategies for Clinical Teaching July 13, 2

Strategies for Clinical Teaching

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1. Clinical teaching goals should include: Expectation of student clinical skills above expected level of training Developing students' knowledge and skills Promoting increased independence with clinical integration Both B & C
2. An optimal learning environment should not include: Clinical education opportunities that allow for sufficient practice and repetition to ensure skill mastery Clinical teaching opportunities that only involve direct patient contact Use and application of evidence based practice Supervision that reflects progression commensurate with the student's clinical skills
3. When working with adult learners, which learning principle is false? Positive and immediate feedback facilitates learning Learning is integrated with knowledge Readiness for learning does not influence learning Communication of principles does not need to be organized
4. Teaching principles include an understanding that: Varied learning activities enhance interest and retention Immediate use of skills and information strengthens retention Both A and B None of the above
5. Evidence indicates that good clinical instructors demonstrate: Realistic expectations based upon the level of learner, as well as confidence & trust in the student's ability Less structure with their teaching High expectations, regardless of the level of the learner All of the above
6. Which statement regarding feedback is false? Feedback should include student's strengths and weaknesses Student preferences for feedback style doesn't improve student's understanding of material Written feedback can be effective depending upon the level of learner Feedback is most effective when it describes specific situations and skills
7. Which teaching strategy would be less effective when working with an early student clinician? Manipulated structure strategy where cases are carefully selected Assigned readings on a particular clinical topic Modeling of appropriate clinical skills and behaviors Sink or swim method where the student must demonstrate more independence
8. Which teaching strategy might generally be most effective for a transitional learner? Observation of "general" clinical cases Significant independence and limited supervision Promotion of increased clinical judgment and generalization More complex cases to enhance clinical reasoning skills
9. Students' expectations for good clinical teaching do not include: Opportunities for learning that include less diversity of cases Feedback that discusses weaknesses in clinical performance Modeling of best practices and ethical behavior Clear expectations for their clinical work
10. Learning environments may demonstrate inherent problems that can affect student learning. These problems may include: Fast paced environment with many demands on the preceptor Limited time for feedback and teaching Inadequate time for student's self reflection and integration All of the above