scholarly journals Personal Illness Narratives: Using Reflective Writing to Teach Empathy

2004 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayantani DasGupta ◽  
Rita Charon
Keyword(s):  
Illness Narratives ◽  
Reflective Writing

Handle With Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Ranjana Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Illness Narratives ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Struggling Students ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
The Individual

Reflective writing helps people to explore the larger context, the meaning, and the implications of an experience and action. When used well, it promotes the growth of the individual (William, 2002). Just as personal illness narratives help patients understand their illnesses and help in healing similarly reflective writing by physicians can help them see and understand illness, pain and loss from a larger perspective. At the same time reflection on one's lapses or inadequacies can help in one's own healing. They also help people evolve into more empathic and self-aware practitioners (Sayatani, 2004). Here are two case studies which can be used to make future generation of doctors more human. The first raises the issue of the inadequate training and courage to admit one's mistakes. Whenever this happens people are the first casualty for one carries the burden for years when simple disclosure would have helped in the healing and helped in improving the doctor patient relationship by making doctors appear more human. The second advises struggling students and residents trying to find answers and develop reactions to deal with a situation when they can do nothing for patients (Lisa, 2011)—the answer is communication: engage with patients, simply listen to their stories and keep learning by listening.

The impact of reflective writing paper on non-English major learners’ autonomy in the context of Vietnam

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 104-128
Author(s):  
Phan Thi Tuyet Van
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Research Results ◽  
English Major ◽  
Study Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Process Journal

The article aims to investigate the impact of the reflective writing paper on non- English major learners’ learning autonomy in a Vietnamese context. The data was collected by means of questionnaire, competence tests and interviews. The participants did two reflective writing papers as an intervention during the research. The research results show the possibilities for teachers to modify their teaching methods through analysis of feedback from the subjects. The findings showed that most participants appreciated the role of the reflective writing paper and they were aware of the significance of learning autonomy in their study process. Journal of NELTA, Vol. 17 No. 1-2, December 2012, Page 104-128 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v17i1-2.8102

scholarly journals EULAR portfolio for Rheumatology training: a EULAR School of Rheumatology initiative

RMD Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e001684
Author(s):  
Marloes van Onna ◽  
Sofia Ramiro ◽  
Catherine Haines ◽  
Mette Holland-Fischer ◽  
Jose Antonio Pereira da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Portfolio Assessment ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Multisource Feedback ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Curriculum Vitae ◽  
Personal Reflections

ObjectiveAbout half of the rheumatology trainees do not use a portfolio. This project was established to reach consensus about the content of a EULAR portfolio for Rheumatology training and subsequently develop portfolio assessment forms.MethodsAfter establishing a portfolio working group (WG), including nine rheumatologists and one educationalist, a systematic literature review (SLR) on the content and structure of portfolios for postgraduate learning was conducted (November 2018). This was followed by a survey among WG members and members of the EMerging EUlar NETwork, inquiring about the content and structure of existing national portfolios. The portfolio WG selected the key components of the portfolio, taking previous experience and feasibility into account. Assessment forms (eg, case-based discussion) were developed and pilot-tested.Results13/2034 articles were included in the SLR (12 high/1 moderate risk of bias). Information on procedural skills, personal reflections, learning goals and multisource feedback was most often included a portfolio. Twenty-five respondents completed the survey (response≈50%). Feedback from assessors, reflective writing and formulation of learning goals were considered important dimensions to be covered in a portfolio. Six key components of the portfolio were established: curriculum vitae, personal development plan, clinical work, professional behaviours, education and research activities. Suggested minimal content for each component was formulated. Four assessment forms were successfully pilot-tested by 11 rheumatologists and their trainees.ConclusionA EULAR portfolio for Rheumatology training and assessment forms were developed. Portfolio implementation, particularly in countries without an existing portfolio, may promote a higher standard of rheumatology training across Europe.

Developing Pragmatic Competence in English Academic Discussions: An EAP Classroom Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-152
Author(s):  
Marcella Caprario
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Pragmatic Competence ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Communication Breakdowns ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis qualitative classroom study investigated the development of pragmatic competence in academic discussions through content analysis of student reflective writing. The aims of the study were: to understand the greatest challenges that students faced during the learning process, the causes of those challenges, and the most successful strategies that students employed to overcome the challenges. In addition, the analysis investigated other significant themes in the reflective writing that related to the students’ experiences in developing their pragmatic competence in discussions. Five advanced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) students at a Sino-US institution in China participated over the course of a semester. Results showed that common challenges included: hesitation resulting in missed opportunities to speak, lack of clarity when speaking, inability to repair communication breakdowns, and difficulty with listening comprehension. Self-reflection allowed the learners to understand the various reasons for the challenges they faced and to develop appropriate pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic strategies for coping with them. It also enabled the instructor to make suggestions suited to learners’ specific needs. In addition to revealing specific challenges, causes, and strategies that students employed, themes that emerged through content analysis included the impact of students’ emotional lives on their learning and performance, as well as the value of authentic communication in the development of pragmatic competence for academic discussions. This exploratory classroom investigation provides suggestions for teaching pragmatic competence in academic discussions and for additional classroom explorations that empower learners to develop autonomy.

What Can Narrative Theory Learn from Illness Narratives?

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shlomith. Rimmon-Kenan
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Theory ◽  
Illness Narratives
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