Rote learning : the ugly duckling of student paramedic education?

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Long, David, Hobbs, Lisa and Devenish, Anthony. (2018). Rote learning : the ugly duckling of student paramedic education? Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 3(2), pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.32378/ijp.v3i2.97
AuthorsLong, David, Hobbs, Lisa and Devenish, Anthony
Abstract

The intent of this commentary is to ask questions and stimulate discussion amongst academics and paramedic educators as to whether the inherent value of rote learning has simply been lost in the shadow of more recent learning and teaching practices.

Keywordsparamedicine; higher education; rote learning; vocational training
Year01 Jan 2018
JournalIrish Journal of Paramedicine
Journal citation3 (2), pp. 1-3
PublisherIrish College of Paramedics
ISSN2009-938X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.32378/ijp.v3i2.97
Web address (URL)http://www.irishparamedicine.com/index.php/ijp/article/view/97
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Online26 Sep 2018
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Accepted05 Sep 2018
Deposited20 Jun 2024
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