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The current and future challenges in healthcare demand a significant pedagogical shift in health professions education. This shift is essential to foster the development of adaptive expertise among healthcare professionals, enabling them to effectively navigate complex and evolving situations.
To achieve this, the EXCEL Lab focuses on developing and implementing key strategies to create a more resilient and capable workforce, equipped to meet the dynamic needs of the healthcare sector:
Development of Instructional Tools and Strategies
Educational frameworks must incorporate tools that facilitate the integration of essential knowledge. This involves creating learning environments where theoretical concepts and practical applications are seamlessly linked, allowing learners to understand and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
Understanding Expertise
A nuanced understanding of expertise in health professions is crucial. This understanding should emphasize both routine and non-routine problem-solving skills. Curricula must address how professionals can apply their knowledge in familiar situations while also preparing them to think critically and creatively in unpredictable circumstances.
Shifting Assessment Design
Assessment methods must evolve to prioritize learning and performance, moving beyond a mere focus on retention and direct application. Assessments should evaluate learners' abilities to synthesize information, make decisions under pressure, and apply their knowledge in varied contexts. This approach encourages ongoing learning and adaptation, crucial traits in today's healthcare landscape.