This interactive session will review the goals of case-based learning in the curriculum and some of the changes that have been made. Participants will develop an understanding of ways to promote active learning and student engagement. There will be short didactic presentations interspersed with opportunities to ask questions and brainstorm ideas.
Objectives:
- Describe the recent changes in the preclerkship curriculum
- Explain the meaning of active learning and how this is used to promote deeper learning
- Identify ways to engage students with a variety of learning styles
- Give examples of approaches to deal with challenges that arise in small group learning
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education for up to 2.0 MAINPRO+ credits. As an accredited provider, Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education, designates this continuing professional development activity for up to 2.0 credit hours as an accredited group learning Section 1 activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found online at edhub.ama-assn.org
