Orienting Learners Instructor Name

Goal Residents will become better prepared to successfully acclimate new medical students or any team members to a new rotation so as to promote the most beneficial teaching, learning, and working environment

Learning Objectives At the end of the session, the learner will be able to: Describe desired outcomes of a well- designed orientation Identify teaching behaviors that affect student achievement Describe the components that should be included in a well-designed orientation

Conducting an Orientation at the start of a clinical rotation establishes your role as a Team Leader.... saves time / energy (in the long run) by you clearly explaining how you want the clinical service to operate.

Outcomes of a Well Designed Orientation: Learners know what you expect from them Learners know what they can expect from you Save time & energy by explaining upfront and clearly how you want the service to operate

Teaching Behaviors Affecting Student Achievement Feldman: Meta-analysis of 1,049 studies in Higher-Ed What teaching behaviors had the highest correlation with student achievement? Feldman KA. The association between student ratings of specific instructional dimensions and student achievement: refining and extending the synthesis of data from multi-section validity studies. Res Higher Educ 1989;30:

1. Instructor Fairness 2. Perceived Outcome 3. Availability 4. Subject Knowledge 5. Organization 6. Encouragement of Questions/Discussion 7. Enthusiasm 8. Respect for Students 9. Stimulation of Interest in Subject matter 10. Clarity TOP 5 1. Organization 2. Clarity 3. Perceived Outcome 4. Stimulation of Interest in Subject Matter 5. Encouragement of Questions/Discussion Teaching Behaviors Affecting Student Achievement

Orientation Should Include: Desired Learner Attitude & Motivation Standards & Expectations Learning Objectives Patient Care Activities Organization of Rotation Evaluation & Disciplinary Process Adult Learning Model for Clinical Learners End with... Any Questions from the Learners

Key Point A well-organized orientation sets the stage for an effective teaching, learning, and working environment. It’s important to take the time to orient the learners – makes life easier and more beneficial for all involved.

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