COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub
Education in Hong Kong was shifted online on an abrupt and massive scale as the city faced unprecedented disruptions, first from social unrest in 2019 and then again with the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrent modernization initiatives since early 2019 in The University of Hong Kong's Medical Facult...
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| author | Mei Li Khong Enoch Chan Julian Alexander Tanner Pamela Pui Wah Lee Gordon Wong |
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| description | Education in Hong Kong was shifted online on an abrupt and massive scale as the city faced unprecedented disruptions, first from social unrest in 2019 and then again with the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrent modernization initiatives since early 2019 in The University of Hong Kong's Medical Faculty (HKUMed), conferred a fortuitous head start for this rapid change. Pre-clinical and clinical teaching were restructured for online delivery through e-learning solutions for didactic teaching, and new innovative approaches were developed to convert bedside to "webside" teaching. E-learning in the current circumstances provided necessary social distancing while being pedagogically sound. Students were also able to develop key communication and collaboration skills via online platforms, developing digital skills critical to their future profession. However, unforeseen issues including socioeconomic inequality, privacy concerns, and social isolation became apparent and should be addressed as medical education progresses further down the digital path. The goal must entail a sustainable and scholarly approach towards optimizing medical education in an increasingly online environment. This will help safeguard the medical curriculum against disruption and empower future medical professionals for tomorrow's practice. Here, we share experiences and perspectives from educators in a global city characterised by land scarcity and income inequality. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9b986e669e2043b19787b7a9393274dc2022-12-21T21:19:01ZengF1000 Research LtdMedEdPublish2312-79962020-09-0191COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global HubMei Li Khong0Enoch Chan1Julian Alexander Tanner2Pamela Pui Wah Lee3Gordon Wong4The University of Hong KongThe University of Hong KongThe University of Hong KongThe University of Hong KongThe University of Hong KongEducation in Hong Kong was shifted online on an abrupt and massive scale as the city faced unprecedented disruptions, first from social unrest in 2019 and then again with the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrent modernization initiatives since early 2019 in The University of Hong Kong's Medical Faculty (HKUMed), conferred a fortuitous head start for this rapid change. Pre-clinical and clinical teaching were restructured for online delivery through e-learning solutions for didactic teaching, and new innovative approaches were developed to convert bedside to "webside" teaching. E-learning in the current circumstances provided necessary social distancing while being pedagogically sound. Students were also able to develop key communication and collaboration skills via online platforms, developing digital skills critical to their future profession. However, unforeseen issues including socioeconomic inequality, privacy concerns, and social isolation became apparent and should be addressed as medical education progresses further down the digital path. The goal must entail a sustainable and scholarly approach towards optimizing medical education in an increasingly online environment. This will help safeguard the medical curriculum against disruption and empower future medical professionals for tomorrow's practice. Here, we share experiences and perspectives from educators in a global city characterised by land scarcity and income inequality.https://www.mededpublish.org/Manuscripts/3478e-learningCOVID-19modernizationblended learningundergraduate medical educationpandemic preparedness |
| spellingShingle | Mei Li Khong Enoch Chan Julian Alexander Tanner Pamela Pui Wah Lee Gordon Wong COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub MedEdPublish e-learning COVID-19 modernization blended learning undergraduate medical education pandemic preparedness |
| title | COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub |
| title_full | COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub |
| title_fullStr | COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub |
| title_full_unstemmed | COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub |
| title_short | COVID-19 – A Covert Catalyst for Pedagogical Stocktake and Transformation: Perspectives of a Global Hub |
| title_sort | covid 19 a covert catalyst for pedagogical stocktake and transformation perspectives of a global hub |
| topic | e-learning COVID-19 modernization blended learning undergraduate medical education pandemic preparedness |
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