Teaching

Question 1

What methods do you know

Answer 1

Dependant on size of group (1to1, group, seminar)
Lecture (interactive/didactic), group discussion, skills, simulation
e-learning (something to get in to)
PBL

Question 2

PBL

Answer 2

facilitator.
Group resolves issues,
researches unknowns for final group session

Question 3

Pro/Cons PBL

Answer 3

• • Better retention, problem solving skills, teamwork, communication
• -Group may diverge from core topic, resource intense (many groups), free-riders.

Question 4

Tell us about your teaching experience:

Answer 4

Teaching hospital
Bedside teaching: acknowledged for excellence
Lectures:
Organised 3 separate teaching programmes
ALS instructor (passed GIC)
Interest in low and high fidelity simulation scenarios

Question 5

Why do you enjoy teaching:

Answer 5

Engage people: similar interests
Enjoy developing others
Learn a lot from teaching – mastering subject, structuring it well
eg: endocrine emergencies

Question 6

Qualities of a good teacher

Answer 6

Appropriate goal
Clear, concise and well structured
Engaging, interactive			
Fun, encouraging, enthusiastic
Received feedback demonstrating this

Question 7

Feedback from your teaching

Answer 7

Teaching has evolved based on my feedback over the year
Low fidelity simulation (case scenarios);
– ABCDE, Ix, ddx, Tx
Liked cases
Prop to improve interaction.
Summary slides to aid retention of salient points
Interactive, relevant, useful

Question 8

Worst teaching experience

Answer 8

Low fidelity simulation (case scenarios);
— ABCDE, Ix, ddx, Tx
Poor audience participation. New F1
Became more didactic
Not as enjoyable
– became less enthusiastic, mirroring audince
Prop to ensure audience participation – well liked

Question 9

Asked to organise a weekly meeting how do you do it:

Answer 9

Help organising 2-3 people total	
Discuss with 
-- postgraduate center and group
Venue, time people are available
Subject matter and speakers.
Organise and send out e-mails
Ensure speakrs are prepared
Feedback and changes as appropriate