ASME Conference
Monday 17th November 2008 - Royal Institute of British
Architects, 66 Portland Place, London, UK
Researching learning and assessment in the clinical workplace
Organised by
- The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) Education
Research Group
- Researching Medical Learning and Practice network (RMLP), CETL for
Work-based Learning for Education Professionals (WLE), Institute of
Education, University of London
Who should come to this conference?
- Staff involved in educating medical students, doctors, veterinary
practitioners, nurses and healthcare practitioners
- Medical educationalists who wish to broaden their perspective on
qualitative research methodologies and develop their research skills
- Those with a particular interest in conducting research in learning and
assessment in the clinical workplace
Aims:
The aim of this conference is to broaden understanding of how qualitative
methods can contribute to researching learning and assessment in the clinical
workplace. During this day the range, complexity and potential of
diverse qualitative research methodologies will be explored.
Outcomes:
Participants will gain further understanding of the use of qualitative
research methodologies in work-based learning, how they might be utilised in
educational research and inform curriculum planning, delivery and assessment in
clinical settings. Networking and sharing of ideas will be maximised.
Conference Organisers:
- Kathy Boursicot
Reader in Medical Education, St George's, University of London Education
Research Group, ASME
- Viv Cook
Senior Education Advisor, Barts and The London, University of London
Co-ordinator, Researching Medical Learning and Practice network (RMLP), CETL
for Work-based Learning for Education Professionals (WLE), Institute of
Education, University of London
- Caroline Daly
Researching Medical Learning and Practice network (RMLP), CETL for
Work-based Learning for Education Professionals (WLE), Institute of
Education, University of London
All queries should be directed to:-
Jennifer Bowser
ASME,
12 Queen Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 1JE.
Telephone: 0131 225 9111
Fax: 0131 225 9444
Email: jenniferb@asme.org.uk
