Psychological size and distance: emphasising the interpersonal relationship as a pathway to optimal teaching and learning conditions.
Med Educ
; 38(10): 1053-60, 2004 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-15461650
BACKGROUND: Positive interpersonal relationships between teachers and learners increase the quality of learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate psychological size (perceived status) and psychological distance (perceived emotional connectedness) in medical teaching interactions and their impact on the teaching and learning process. METHOD: A total of 45 paediatric preceptor/resident pairs engaged in longitudinal continuity training experiences at different sites were surveyed about teaching effectiveness, satisfaction with teaching, and the psychological size and distance in the relationship between each pair. RESULTS: Both residents and preceptors perceived the resident as having a smaller psychological size compared to the preceptor. Residents perceived greater psychological distance in the relationship than did preceptors, and this distance was significantly related to both residents' satisfaction with particular preceptors and their perception of the preceptors' effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: Psychological size and distance contribute to effective and satisfactory teaching. Investigating additional aspects of the teaching-learning relationship should help identify optimal educational conditions.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estudiantes de Medicina
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Mentores
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Educación de Pregrado en Medicina
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Relaciones Interpersonales
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Educ
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido