Learning the hard way: 10 lessons for developing undergraduate curricula

The present study outlines key learning points derived from 2 years spent developing a national undergraduate curriculum for child health. Findings are sourced from analyses of a series of semi‐structured musings by beleaguered educationalists and may serve to reassure others engaged in developing u...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Medical education 2016-12, Vol.50 (12), p.1186-1188
Main Authors: Jacob, Hannah, Fertleman, Caroline R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Health
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Humans
Learning
Program Development - methods
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The present study outlines key learning points derived from 2 years spent developing a national undergraduate curriculum for child health. Findings are sourced from analyses of a series of semi‐structured musings by beleaguered educationalists and may serve to reassure others engaged in developing undergraduate curricula that it is possible to survive the process and even to produce something quite good. The authors’ best advice is to do it, but don't say we didn't warn you. Discuss ideas arising from the article at www.mededuc.com discuss.
ISSN:0308-0110
1365-2923
DOI:10.1111/medu.13094