Principles of Medical Education (Paperback)

This book covers the areas considered necessary for a medical teacher to be oriented to the art and science of medical education. We have resisted the temptation to put too much of ‘theory’ and tried to keep the discussion simple. However, to satisfy the academic appetite of some readers, a number of references and freely available web resources have been provided at the end.

Salient Features
An entry level book to orient the medical teachers into art and science of teaching
The edition has been completely revised with addition of 6 new chapters
Rewrites many of its chapters and reframes the remaining chapters to incorporate the contemporary needs of medical teachers
Includes new diagrams, tables and boxes to help in better understanding
Retains the earlier self-instructional conversational format.

Table of Contents
1. Teaching and Learning
2. Systems Approach to Instruction
3. Group Dynamics
4. Curriculum
5. Integrated Teaching
6. Educational Objectives
7. Writing Instructional Objectives
8. Taking a Lecture
9. Tutorials and Small Group Discussion
10. Teaching Clinical Skills
11. One Minute Preceptor
12. Media in Medical Education
13. Student Assessment
14. Essay Questions
15. Short Answer Questions
16. Objective Type Questions
17. Test and Item Analysis
18. Question Banking
19. Oral Examination (Viva Voce)
20. Assessment of Practical/Clinical Skills
21. Workplace-based Assessment
22. Assessment of Noncognitive Abilities
23. Continuous Internal Assessment
24. From Marks to Grades
25. Coaching and Mentoring
26. Managing the Learning Needs
27. Newer Methodologies in Medical Education
28. Microteaching
29. Teacher Evaluation
30. Faculty Development
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: How to Study
Appendix 2: Theories of Learning
Bibliography and Further Reading
Index