The Curbsiders Teach #58 To Theory or Not to Theory: that is the (educational) question with Drs. Erick Hung and Jimmy Beck
Aug 27, 2025
Join Dr. Erick Hung, a clinical psychiatry professor at UCSF, and Dr. Jimmy Beck, a pediatrics associate professor at UW, as they navigate educational theory in health professions. They dive into the balance of theory and practice, sharing humorous personal anecdotes and insights on the 'mentor mindset.' Learn about 'desirable difficulties' and how to personalize clinical education for better outcomes. They also offer practical tips to enhance teaching effectiveness while fostering supportive environments for learners.
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Make Faculty Development Practical
- Tailor faculty development to your audience: focus on practical takeaways for busy clinicians.
- Offer theory evidence as optional deeper reading for those who want it.
Frameworks Bridge Theory And Practice
- Theories feed conceptual frameworks which then produce specific teaching strategies.
- Use frameworks to choose where to intervene across personal, social, organizational, and societal levels.
Intervene Beyond The Individual
- When a learner struggles, intervene at multiple levels: personal, social, or organizational.
- Adjust focus from individual tutoring to changing policies or the environment when needed.
