Portfolio Based Learning for General Practice Continual Professional Development

Introduction

This website has been developed to facilitate GPs in their contiual professional development (CPD). The website is devided into to different sections each dealing with a different aspect of CPD. You can access these by using the links on the left. If you want a synopsis of what each section covers then click on the links below.

CPD	This section discusses the need for CPD in general practice and how it can be achieved effectively. Current contents includes: Some definitions CME or CPD? What determines what you need to learn? What's wrong with PGEA Resources

Learning Theory

Here some basic theory on how adults learn is introduced. One of the new skills that all professionals will need to learn is "learning to learn". This might seem odd in that we have all had to pass a number of exams to become doctors, but the strategies that we have used in the past may not be the most useful for our professional development in the future! Also included are links to sites that provide further information on learning theory for the enthusiast :) Current content includes: New paradigms in education Adult learning principals Self directed learning Reflection The learning triad Self directed learning

Portfolios

This section looks at how portfolios can be used in the professional development of doctors. The theory and practice of portfolios is presented. Some definitions What can be included? Ground rules for portfolios Assessment of portfolios Documents Resources

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