Harden's Blog
Harden's Blog is an area of MedEdWorld where Professor Ronald Harden provides his thoughts on topical matters relating to Medical Education.
If you are looking for 'Reflections', existing uploads can still be found in this area, however they will shortly be moved to their own section of MedEdWorld.
HARDEN'S BLOG: Teaching Rated Poor at Top Universities
Sep 30, 2016
Professor Harden discusses the current trend of top universities receiving low marks in surveys given to their students and the potential role of the ASPIRE-to-Excellence initiative in changing this.
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HARDEN'S BLOG: Beautiful Barcelona
Sep 07, 2016
Now that the AMEE 2016 Conference in Barcelona is over, Professor Harden considers the highs and lows of the conference, along with presentations which stood out in his mind.
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HARDEN'S BLOG: By adaptive learning I mean an adaptive curriculum
Jul 26, 2016
Professor Harden discusses the development of adaptive learning, potential areas for growth and development within the field and the role of technology in all facets of life.
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HARDEN'S BLOG: Thoughts on Belfast
Jul 11, 2016
Professor Harden reflects on the recent ASME conference in Belfast, considering the presence of technology within the field and the depth of its involvement in medical education.
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HARDEN’S BLOG: The Human Tower as a metaphor for collaboration
Jul 01, 2016
Having recently returned from the 4th International Congress of Simulation in Medical Education in Cancun, Mexico, Professor Harden muses on what makes an Excellent Medical Teacher and on the importance of collaboration.
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HARDEN’S BLOG: Learning in Leiden
Jun 15, 2016
After a recent trip to Leiden, Netherlands, for the annual IASME meeting, Professor Harden gives us an insight on activities that occurred during the conference.
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HARDEN’S BLOG: Learning from the gobiid
May 27, 2016
In this latest edition of Harden's Blog, Professor Harden updates us on his latest travel adventures, the latest in the preparation for AMEE 2016 and an example of worrying practice in publishing.
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HARDEN’S BLOG: What do we mean by cultural competency?
May 02, 2016
After returning from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 11th Interntional Medical Education Conference, Professor Harden gives us an insight on the events and activities at the conference.
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