Applications of social theories of learning in health professions education programs: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In health professions education (HPE), acknowledging and understanding the theories behind the learning process is important in optimizing learning environments, enhancing efficiency, and harmonizing the education system. Hence, it is argued that learning theories should influence educational curricula, interventions planning, implementation, and evaluation in health professions education programs (HPEPs). However, learning theories are not regularly and consistently implemented in educational practices, partly due to a paucity of specific in-context examples to help educators consider the relevance of the theories to their teaching setting. This scoping review attempts to provide an overview of the use of social theories of learning (SToLs) in HPEPs.

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SUBMITTER: Mukhalalati B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9367215 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature