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Perspectives on the quality of clinical learning environments
This study by Gallagher et al (2012) undertaken by medical students without the influence of university teachers supports the findings of other studies about conducive learning environments to optimise learning and supports the use of peer data. The findings are useful to other health profession students who are supervised within the clinical practice environment. The […]
The challenges and opportunities of teaching Generation Y
Eckleberry-Hunt and Tucciarone (2011) discuss the characteristics of Generation Y from a medical education perspective. However, some of the generalisations about this cohort can be attributed to other health professions. Caution is required with any generalisations, however, these authors use their statements to explain the differences in learning and teaching styles required to engage this […]