Learner's role in medical education: Narrative review

Shahram Yazdani¹, Maliheh Arab ²* and Behnaz Ghavami³

¹Associate Professor of Medical Education, Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Education, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ²Professor of Gyneco-oncology, Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Education, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ³Shariati Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract: Nowadays, learner's role in medical education has deeply changed. This brief review has aimed to overview 5 main aspects of learner's role in medical education. These domains are as follow: active versus passive role, group-learning and communication, knowledge construction facilitative role of teacher and learning styles. In conclusion, curriculum planning and teaching in medical education needs careful consideration to different aspects of learner's role.

Keywords: Student; Medical education; Review

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