The fourth edition of this highly respected book builds on the excellent reputation of its predecessors. Fully revised and updated throughout, it continues to provide essential structure, support, guidance and tips for both beginning and experienced teachers and their managers, both in the UK and internationally.

Foreword. Preface to the 4th edition. About the authors. Acknowledgements. How to use this book. For healthcare educators involved in educational design and learning development processes. Starting out and developing as a healthcare teacher. Healthcare professionals as teachers. Healthcare teaching in context. Supporting learners in a changing multidisciplinary team. Curriculum development. Evaluation. For healthcare educators in relation to teaching and facilitating learning. The theory behind the practical aspects of teaching and learning. Adult learning and supporting self-directed learners. Developing teaching style and enabling communities of practice. Matching methods with message. Digital teaching and learning. Teaching in ambulatory care settings. Involving patients and the public and simulation in teaching. Teaching technology supported healthcare. For healthcare educators making and reporting judgements that capture, guide and make decisions about the achievement of learners, and the feedback required. Feedback. Assessment. Workplace-based assessment. Appraisal. Supporting learners with difficulties and disabilities. The challenging trainee. For healthcare educators in relation to medical education research and scholarship. Research and scholarship in medical education: Definitions in health professions education research. For healthcare educators in relation to the management, leadership and governance of healthcare education. Educational leadership. Applying education and training to the requirements of the healthcare system. Values based education and training. Index