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. 2022 Dec;55(6):1311-1320.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2022.07.009.

Principles of Adult Learning: Tips for the Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Eric A Gantwerker  1 , Gi Soo Lee  2
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Principles of Adult Learning: Tips for the Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Eric A Gantwerker et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Understanding the principles and theories that are well recognized in adult learning can have a major impact on learning and teaching today. In an era with much less time with trainees and ever-dwindling experiential learning opportunities, the focus should be on maximizing the efficiency and efficacy of our everyday teaching. By conceptually understanding the myriad of relevant cognitive theories of adult learning, faculty can transform their teaching and the trainees' learning experiences while modeling and teaching the next generation how to invoke these strategies, forever propagating better teaching practices.

Keywords: Adult learning theory; Cognitive load theory; Deliberate practice; Experiential learning; Faculty development; Learning strategies; Self-efficacy; Surgical training.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr E.A. Gantwerker works part-time for a medical video game company that engages in continuing medical education (Level Ex, Inc) and is the CEO and founder of an educational technology consulting company (MedEd Innovations, LLC). He is also the vice president of a medical education for a video surgical journal (CSurgeries.com). None of these entities provided any financial support or had any influence, review, or control of any of the content of this article. No financial support or conflicts of interest to declare for Dr G.S. Lee.

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