1. Teaching Attitudes Bob Kirk

2. Attitudes A framework of values and beliefs Components (can be positive or negative) Emotions Behaviours Thoughts Attitudes are expressed through what we say or what we do

3. Functions of Attitudes Knowledge giving meaning to experiences Adjustment linking ourselves to social acceptability Expression imparting positive aspects of ourselves Ego defence protecting our subconscious motives

4. The Task Set attitudinal objectives for a trainee for an area of learning e.g. GU Medicine, Chronic disease management, Complaints, patients who attend frequently, learning to teach Set descriptors for the objectives set for the following levels of performance in trainees The unacceptable trainee The poor / borderline trainee The competent trainee The excellent trainee

6. Teaching Attitudes Cognitive methods Receiving new learning Persuasion Cognitive dissonance Exploring perceptions of others Exploring consequences of attitudes

7. Teaching Attitudes Behavioural methods Copying others behaviour (modelling) Reflection on own behaviour Exploring consequences of behaviour Exploring options for new behaviour Attempt behaviour and explore consequences Re-enforcement of desired behaviours