Foreword
FOREWORD
Dear Learner,
Mabuhay!
Welcome to a learning experience in becoming a health
professional (general surgeon).
This program has been especially designed with you, the
learner, and the principles of effective teaching and learning in
mind.
As you go through this learning program, please bear in mind
the following:
1. I am treating you as an adult learner which
1.1 Assumes you have learning aspirations and
expectations and, therefore, are motivated;
1.2 Gives you the privilege to use other learning
strategies in achieving the objectives in this
program;
1.3 Welcomes you to go beyond the learning package
as you so desire; and
1.4 Expects discipline, honesty, and maturity in
fulfilling your learning activities.
2. We shall define learning as a positive observable
change (for the better or improvement) in human
behavior, disposition, attitude, performance, or
capability which persists over a period of time.
3. Active learning strategies and activities will be
utilized as much as possible.
4. The program will contain learning materials which I
think will be relevant to your being an effective,
efficient, and humane health
professional.
5. The ultimate goal of the learning program is to
produce health professionals who will contribute to
the health development in the Philippines.
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6. When I made the program, I tried my best to
facilitate your learning. Bear in mind, however, I
am not infallible. Thus, analyze carefully
everything in this program. Don't hesitate to offer
disagreements and constructive criticisms for my own
learning and for the improvement of the program.
Best wishes for a fruitful learning with the help of this
program.
Reynaldo O. Joson, MD, MHA, MHPEd, DPBS, FPCS
1996
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