ct and abdo pain workbook and relationship with learning theories

Behavioural theory.

Blank slate

Make no assumptions of students prior CT knowledge.

importance of external change.

Quantify knowledge gain- pre and post teaching quiz?

cognitivism

How different processes aid the learner interpret and retain information

Video clips

Voice over presentation

Interpret case studies?

humanism

learner being all that they can be

Emphasising the role the a good understanding of CT has in patient care.

Increase interest in potential becoming a radiologist?

Constructivism theory

Combining teaching with prior knowledge

Prior knowledge of acute abdominal pathology e.g. appendicitis

emphasis ct signs and appearance that reinforce this knowledge

Prior anatomical knowledge for example renal tract

Social constructivism

Encouraging discussion with colleagues about cases that benefited from CT?