Training activity information
Details
Develop and deliver a new educational resource aimed at students/trainees, clinical staff or patients
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Learning outcomes
- Format and delivery method
- Evaluation of effectiveness
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- Who is your target audience (students/trainees, clinical staff, or patients)?
- What specific topic will your educational resource cover?
- What are the key learning objectives for the audience?
- What existing educational materials or guidelines can you review?
- What do you hope to learn about developing effective educational resources for different healthcare audiences?
- What insights do you expect to gain about the chosen topic and how to present it pedagogically?
- What prior experience do you have with creating educational materials or delivering training?
- How will you determine the specific needs and learning styles of your target audience?
- What format will your educational resource take (e.g., presentation, handout, video)?
- How will you ensure the information is accurate, accessible, and engaging?
- How will you plan the delivery of the resource?
- How do you feel about creating and delivering educational content?
In action
- While developing and delivering the resource, how are you ensuring the content is appropriate for the target audience’s level of knowledge and learning style?
- What decisions are you making about the format and delivery methods to maximise engagement and understanding?
- As you deliver the resource, are you observing any cues from the audience that indicate whether the information is being received effectively? How are you responding to these cues?
On action
- Summarise the educational resource you developed and how it was received during delivery.
- What were the key feedback points?
- What did you learn about the process of developing educational resources?
- How effective was the resource in meeting its aims for the target audience?
- What did you learn about delivery methods?
- Were there any unexpected reactions or questions from the audience?
- What did you learn about their learning needs?
- How did you adapt your delivery or respond to feedback during the session?
- How does the ability to develop and deliver educational resources contribute to your role in training and knowledge sharing?
- What aspects of your resource development or delivery skills could be improved?
- What further understanding of learning principles would be valuable?
- How will you approach the creation of future educational materials?
- What specific steps will you take to enhance your educational skills?
- What resources or support would be beneficial?
Beyond action
- Have you had opportunities to develop or deliver other educational resources since this DTA?
- Have you evaluated the impact or effectiveness of the resource you created?
- Have you compared your approach to resource development and delivery with subsequent experiences or observed best practices?
- How has this experience influenced your understanding of learning needs and effective instruction?
- Have you applied the skills of resource creation and delivery in other areas, such as presentations or written guides?
- Has your appreciation for the role of education in improving practice or patient outcomes changed?
- What skills in education, communication, and needs assessment did you develop that will be valuable in future training, mentorship, or service development roles?
- How has this experience informed your understanding of tailoring information to different audiences?
- What actions will you take to further develop your skills in developing and delivering educational resources?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders to inform and educate. |