Effective practice is informed by underlying theoretical models. Better awareness and understanding of such models can enhance reflection by practitioners on their current educational activities and so help drive the cycle of continuing improvement. In this article the author reflects on three ways in which a better understanding of social psychology gave insights into why some practices appear...

Events Centro’s events and other outreach projects are intended to promote a positive image of the Puerto Rican community based upon the contributions of our leaders and our communities to the city and its neighborhoods, and to celebrate the individuals and groups that have made a difference. Our programs promote the interaction of academics, artists, and the community in general and encourage ...

BACKGROUND Although preparation for educational activities is considered beneficial for student learning, many students do not perform preparatory assignments. This phenomenon has received little attention in the literature although it might provide medical educators with the opportunity to enhance student learning. Therefore, we explored why students prepare or not prepare. METHODS An explor...

Gavriel Salomon | 275 pages | Distributed Cognitions: Psychological and Educational Considerations | Cambridge University Press, 1997 | 1997 | 0521574234, 9780521574235 | Traditionally, human cognition has been seen and studied as existing solely "inside" a person, irrelevant to the social, physical, and artifactual context in which cognition takes place. This book reexamines the nature of cogn...

Events Centro’s events and other outreach projects are intended to promote a positive image of the Puerto Rican community based upon the contributions of our leaders and our communities to the city and its neighborhoods, and to celebrate the individuals and groups that have made a difference. Our programs promote the interaction of academics, artists, and the community in general and encourage ...

A well-educated work force is essential for economic growth. The development (reform) of the education system is needed, both to give workers more transferable, marketable skills and to develop informed citizens, capable of participating actively in civil society. The primary purpose of the education system is to impart knowladge and skills and, just as important, to transmit certain values. Ac...

BACKGROUND Professional socialisation and identity arise from interactions occurring within university-based interprofessional education, and workplace-based interprofessional practice experience. However, it is unclear how closely language and concepts of academic learning situations align with workplace contexts for interprofessional learning. This paper reports on a study that brought togeth...