Author note: it was good to hear the questions about this innovative work particularly as regards addressing the learning needs of staff who are often neglected and as regards the potential for further adult-centred learning in this context. … Continue reading
Author note: there was an encouraging level of interest in this topic shown after the presentation by several people commenting on the novel package that engaged the learners so actively. Robbé, I. J. Memorial University, Newfoundland and Burnie, R. … Continue reading
It is gratifying to have another research paper published in the journal “Medical Education” after peer review. See: Mossop, L., Dennick, R., Hammond, R., & Robbé, I. J. (2013) Analysing the Hidden Curriculum: Use of a Cultural Web. … Continue reading
I was recently asked to review my activities in the areas of healthcare research and scholarship since January 1st 2008. My new institutions of Memorial University, Newfoundland and the Centre for Medical Education, Dundee University, have strong commitments to these areas. … Continue reading
It is good to have a short paper published in the journal “Medical Education” after peer review. See: Robbé, I.J. & Burnie, R. Medical Education 2012;46: 1106-1107. Rob Burnie was amongst the first group of students to participate in … Continue reading
Veterinary Education Symposium: Exploring Cross-disciplinary Learning (through the Arts and Humanities) in Veterinary Education. With Dr Andrew Gardiner. Introduction Since the 1970s, the topic of medical humanities has emerged as a thriving cross-disciplinary research area. It encompasses a … Continue reading
Veterinary Education Symposium: The Hidden Curriculum: What Does It Look Like and How Might It Be Influencing our Students? With Dr Liz Mossop. Introduction The hidden curriculum is defined as “a set of influences that function at the … Continue reading
Teaching: Veterinary Education Symposium: Anthrozoology, the One Health Initiative, and Addressing Inequalities through Education and Research. Ideas and innovations: There is growing research into anthrozoology, the study of human-animal interactions, and the meanings for education.1 The One Health Initiative … Continue reading
The guiding principles in my approaches and practices of medical education are based on andragogy and humanism underpinned by the prime ethical value of respect for the autonomy of the individual and in population health. These approaches apply in my … Continue reading