Unit 4
HOW TO STUDY
Dear Learner,
Mabuhay!
Welcome to "How To Study"!
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The general objectives of this learning unit are:
1. To make you aware that "How To Study" is a very basic
competency required of all physician-general surgeons.
2. To teach you how to use the "How To Study"
framework/foundation.
3. To teach you how to be effective and efficient in
learning medicine and surgery.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After having studied at least the following manuscripts:
1. How to Study
2. Surgical curriculum
Competencies expected of a physician-general
surgeon
Learning strategies/activities/resources
Evaluation
3. Description of educational approaches
Competency-based learning
Community-based learning
Problem-based learning
4. Feedback as a Way of Learning
5. The Art of Transparencies as Visual Aids
After having participated in a workshop on "How To Study"
using primarily a demonstration-return demonstration learning
activity,
the student must be able to demonstrate skills in:
1. Problem-based learning
2. Small group discussion
3. Self-directed learning
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HOW TO STUDY
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Cont'n)
4. Independent study
5. Synthesis
6. Giving and receiving feedback
7. Time management
8. Making overhead transparencies
9. Taking a written examination
CONTENT
As governed by the specific learning objectives.
As deemed necessary by the student as a result of self-
directed learning and independent study.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES/RESOURCES
Under a residential mode of training:
1. Hand-outs
2. Lecturettes
3. Independent study
4. Demonstration-return demonstration
5. Practicum
6. Projects
7. Discussion
Under a distance mode of training:
1. Hand-outs
2. Independent study
3. Attending a workshop
TIMETABLE: Depends on agreement between learner and faculty.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of skills using checklists.
See attached EVALUATION GUIDES.
BEST WISHES IN YOUR LEARNING!
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Reynaldo O. Joson
COORDINATOR:
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HOW TO STUDY
PROPOSED LEARNING ACTIVITY PLAN
(Under a residential mode of training)
DAY 1
MEETING I (Morning)
Coordinator meets whole class.
- Distributes instructional plan.
- Asks all students to read instructional plan.
- Explains and clarifies plan.
Coordinator and students make a LEARNING CONTRACT OR
AGREEMENT.
INDEPENDENT STUDY on hand-outs.
MEETING II (Morning)
1. Clarification of hand-outs.
2. DEMONSTRATION OF STEPS IN SESSION I OF PBL
INDEPENDENT STUDY (PART OF PBL)
3. DEMONSTRATION OF SESSION II OF PBL
4. FEEDBACK AND DISCUSSION
MEETING III (Afternoon)
RETURN DEMONSTRATION OR EXERCISES IN PBL
DAY 2
MORE EXERCISES IN PBL
EXERCISES IN TAKING WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
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