Clinical Educators Faculty Development Module (On-Demand)-Let the Student Do the Work: Feedback and “Tell Me More About That”

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The speaker discusses how to facilitate medical student learning by shifting from a “sage on the stage” approach to a “guide on the side” model. Drawing on seven years of teaching experience, the speaker argues that modern learners are digital natives who already have access to facts and need help with context, prioritization, interpretation, and application rather than information dumps.<br /><br />The talk introduces student-centric learning and the Harvard-style case method, built on three skills: questioning, listening, and responding. The speaker emphasizes creating a safe, judgment-free environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and participating. Practical strategies include asking open-ended and linking questions, using “Can you tell me more about that?” to deepen discussion, waiting silently for responses, listening attentively, and giving supportive feedback.<br /><br />The speaker also offers ways to handle common teaching challenges such as quiet students, overconfident students, tangents, unprepared learners, and unclear answers. For feedback, the speaker recommends self-reflection prompts: “What did you do well?” and “What could you do better next time?”<br /><br />Overall, the message is that educators should talk less, listen more, and teach in a way that matches how today’s students learn.

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Keywords

medical student learning

guide on the side

student-centric learning

case method

questioning listening responding

safe learning environment

teaching feedback