Abstract
This chapter provides an introduction for those who are considering or who have started to engage in research in the field of education, and specifically, health professions education (HPE). It is structured around three questions: Why are health professions education researchers doing research? Why are they doing this research? And Where are they doing research? HPE research is part of a complex landscape of people, organisations and governments that have an interest in educating healthcare workers. Many studies in HPE originate from problems that are experienced or observed in educational or healthcare practice, particularly by researchers who simultaneously hold teaching or clinical positions. Professional development occurs through both formal and informal activities and engagements, and at both individual and group levels. Professional development activities designed to advance researchers’ skills and expertise lead to a culture of ‘extended researcher professionality’ cultivated by analytical and reflective practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Researching Medical Education, Second Edition |
| Editors | Steven J. Durning , Jennifer Cleland |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 77-85 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Edition | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119839446 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119839415 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- formal activities
- health professions education
- healthcare workers
- informal activities
- professional development