Adult Learning: Evidence Based Approaches to Enhance Teaching & Learning in Sonography

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Jane St. Germain

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A post graduate Sonography program has adult students. To have the appropriate teaching and learning, educators should consider adult learning theories as well as different educational methods to design and develop the curriculum to engage the adult learner and have them ready for their clinical practicum. This literature review describes the adult learning theories and introduces two methods of teaching (Simulation based learning & Flipped classroom) to enhance learning and teaching.

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