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AuthorMukhalalati, Banan
AuthorTaylor, Andrea
Available date2020-10-11T06:00:38Z
Publication Date2018-01-01
Publication NameJournal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2382120519840332
CitationMukhalalati BA, Taylor A. Adult Learning Theories in Context: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professional Educators. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. January 2019. doi:10.1177/2382120519840332
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/16376
AbstractAdult learning theories play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of education programs, including healthcare professional programs. There is a variation in the use of theories in healthcare professional education programs and this is may be in part due to a lack of understanding of the range of learning theories available and paucity of specific, in-context examples, to help educators in considering alternative theories relevant to their teaching setting. This article seeks to synthesize key learning theories applicable in the learning and teaching of healthcare professionals and to provide examples of their use in context. A literature review was conducted in 2015 and 2016 using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ERIC academic databases. Search terms used identified a range of relevant literature about learning theories, and their utilization in different healthcare professional education programs. The findings were synthesized and presented in a table format, illustrating the learning theory, specific examples from health and medical education, and a very brief critique of the theory. The literature synthesis provides a quick and easy-to-use summary of key theories and examples of their use to help healthcare professional educators access a wider range of learning theories to inform their instructional strategies, learning objectives, and evaluation approaches. This will ultimately result in educational program enhancement and improvement in student learning experiences.
SponsorThe author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: This article is part of the PhD research of the corresponding author. The PhD was sponsored by Qatar University.
Languageen
PublisherSAGE Publications
Subjectadult learning theories
communities of practice
constructivist
healthcare professional education
social theories of learning
TitleAdult Learning Theories in Context: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professional Educators.
TypeArticle
Pagination1-10
Volume Number6
ESSN2382-1205


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