Teaching

Question 1

How would you organise the teaching rota

Answer 1

I would organise based on needs of the trainee according to the curriculum and local needs, feedback from trainees about previous rotas, benchmarking with training organisation in other departments, and regular review of the rota with trainees and other departmental colleagues

Question 2

What are the different kinds of teaching styles

Answer 2

Teacher-centred approach: Direct instruction (Formal authority, Expert, Personal Model)
Student-centred approach: Inquiry-based learning (Facilitator, Personal Model, Delegator), Co-operative learning (Facilitator, Delegator)
Adapt teaching styles according to audience

Question 3

What is the ethos of Lifelong Learning

Answer 3

Cornerstone of revalidation: up to date and fit to practise
Continuous professional development
Seek learning opportunities
Teaching others
Embrace feedback
Self-directed learning
Identify knowledge gaps
Maintain portfolio and records of educational activity