TEACHING AND CLINICAL PERFORMANCE

A very recent study reveals that the teaching activity is positively related with the clinical performance of physicians.
Thus, surveys to colleagues of the assessed individuals, as well as to other health professionals who interact with physicians, have shown that there is an association between greater involvement as a lecturer and clinical activity of the highest quality.
Accordingly, the study points to the encouragement of teaching as a way to improve or maintain clinical activity at the highest level.
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PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING and SELF-REGULATED LEARNING

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in medical education focuses on the preparation of independent students with ability to perpetuate their learning and professional development autonomously beyond the classroom.
Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) skills are important to the success of PBL and the professional practice of the future physician. However, the development of these skills is often left to chance.
This study demonstrates how the development of SRL may be combined with PBL. The students who were actively involved and supported in SRL through concept maps and goal setting with planning, monitoring and reflection of the teaching in an interactive way have shown increased cognitive and metacognitive skills.
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CURIOUS FACTS – TECHNICAL MOOC

IST recently launched an excellent educational initiative, the Technical MOOC platform, offering online open courses designed to provide the best online training, with credible, relevant and current content.
Anyone anywhere in the world can sign up and participate for free, under the motto learn where and when one wants, without compromising certified and quality training.
These courses cover various topics of basic sciences, engineering and technology, and are available for different levels of training.
To find out more check http://mooc.tecnico.ulisboa.pt.