Archive - Educational Theory and Practice

The Power of Interleaving: Why Mixing It Up Might Just Be the Best Way to Learn

Focusing on one topic doesn't foster mental connections between concepts

Apr 24

Does Adjusting to a Student’s Learning Style Help or Hinder Learning?

Learning using a variety of methods, not catering to one style, is probably best

Apr 22

March 2025

Smart Learning: Using AI Responsibly in Health Professions Education

Artificial intelligence should supplement learning, not become a crutch

Mar 25

Cultivating Adaptive Expertise, Fostering Flexibility, and Finding Innovative Solutions

Three evidence-based strategies can be used to help students develop adaptive expertise

Mar 11

Using Debates to Explore Evolving Areas of Knowledge

This underutilized teaching and learning strategy can promote critical thinking

Mar 4

February 2025

Using the One-minute Preceptor Teaching Model to Improve Problem-Solving and Clinical Reasoning

First, Get Learners to Make a Commitment

Feb 18

December 2024

Supporting First-Generation Students' Academic Success

Creating a comprehensive support system empowers first-gens to succeed and thrive in their academic and personal journeys

Dec 5, 2024

November 2024

Teaching Emotional Intelligence

Becoming More Emotionally Intelligent Can Have Multiple Benefits

Nov 12, 2024

October 2024

Curricular Overload and Bloat: Challenges and Solutions

When students are burdened with an excessive amount of content to learn, academic performance and motivation suffers.

Oct 1, 2024

September 2024

Getting To Know Your Applicants and Learners By Using Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)

An SJT can provide some insights that can't be easily measured by other methods

Sep 26, 2024

June 2024

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift in Health Professions Education

by Andrew Bates, PharmD, University of Mississippi Medical Center, PGY1 Patient Care Resident

Jun 28, 2024

Teaching Professionalism Requires Intentionality not Happenstance

by Rickeia Selmon, PharmD, MPH, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Mississippi Department of Health Pharmacy Resident

Jun 25, 2024

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