Clinical Teaching Based on Principles of Cognitive Apprenticeship: Views of Experienced Clinical Teachers

• In Event: Improving the Teaching Skills of Educators in the Professions

Abstract

To design an instructional model that speaks directly to teaching behaviours of clinical teachers principles of cognitive apprenticeship were used. During semi-structured interviews seventeen experienced clinical teachers discussed the model and described factors influencing clinical teaching according to the model. Thematic analysis of the data indicated that all participants recognized the theoretical model as a structure picture of the practice of teaching during clerkships. According to them modelling and creating a safe learning environment were fundamental to the process. Longer attachments and pro-active behaviour of teachers and students ensured application of all steps in the model. The theoretical model can offer valuable guidance in structuring clinical teaching activities and offers design suggestions for effective clerkships.

Authors

• Renee Stalmeijer, Maastricht University

• Diana Dolmans, Maastricht University

• Hetty Snellen-Balendong, Maastricht University

• Marijke Van Santen-Hoeufft, Maastricht University

• Ineke Wolfhagen, Maastricht University

• Albert Scherpbier, Maastricht University