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A guiding framework to maximise the power of the arts in medical education: a systematic review and metasynthesis.
- Source :
- Medical Education; Mar2016, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p320-331, 12p, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Context A rich literature describes many innovative uses of the arts in professional education. However, arts-based teaching tends to be idiosyncratic, depending on the interests and enthusiasm of individual teachers, rather than on strategic design decisions. An overarching framework is needed to guide implementation of arts-based teaching in medical education. The objective of this study was to review and synthesise the literature on arts-based education and provide a conceptual model to guide design, evaluation and research of the use of the arts in medical education. Methods A systematic literature review using the PubMed and ERIC databases. Search terms included humanism, art, music, literature, teaching, education, learning processes, pedagogy and curriculum. We selected empirical studies and conceptual articles about the use of creative arts, imagery and symbolism in the context of professional education. Data synthesis involved a qualitative content analysis of 49 included articles, identifying themes related to educational characteristics, processes and outcomes in arts-based education. Results Four common themes were identified describing (i) unique qualities of the arts that promote learning, (ii) particular ways learners engage with art, (iii) documented short- and long-term learning outcomes arising from arts-based teaching and (iv) specific pedagogical considerations for using the arts to teach in professional education contexts. Conclusions The arts have unique qualities that can help create novel ways to engage learners. These novel ways of engagement can foster learners' ability to discover and create new meanings about a variety of topics, which in turn can lead to better medical practice. At each of these steps, specific actions by the teacher can enhance the potential for learners to move to the next step. The process can be enhanced when learners participate in the context of a group, and the group itself can undergo transformative change. Future work should focus on using this model to guide process design and outcome measurement in arts-based education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ARTS in education
MEDICAL education
MEDICINE & art
CURRICULUM planning
EDUCATIONAL outcomes
PROFESSIONAL education
ART
ERIC (Information retrieval system)
MATHEMATICAL models
STUDY & teaching of medicine
MEDLINE
ONLINE information services
RESEARCH funding
SYSTEMATIC reviews
EVIDENCE-based medicine
THEORY
TEACHING methods
THEMATIC analysis
DATA analysis software
META-synthesis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03080110
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Medical Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113206356
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.12925