If you are looking to make your lectures more dynamic, inclusive, and accessible, these newly updated and peer-reviewed resources from the Psychiatry Residency Program will help you deliver meaningful learning experiences.
Active Learning Toolkit (v2)
Originally created by Sara Ochoa, MEd, and Laurel Pellegrino, MD, this latest version features new contributions from Andy Phan, MD. The Active Learning Toolkit includes:
- Quick tips and detailed, step-by-step guides
- How to add case- and problem-based learning to your sessions
- Strategies to create targeted, meaningful lecture plans
- Proven methods to increase learner engagement
- Real-world examples that make it easy to apply these ideas right away
EDI Didactic Toolkit (v3)
Conceived and developed by Chris Nguyen, MD, in collaboration with Laurel Pellegrino, MD, Sara Ochoa, MEd, and James Lee, MD, with much appreciation to the many reviewers and collaborators who have helped shape it over the years. The EDI Didactic Toolkit is packed with practical ways to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into your teaching, including:
- Topic-specific strategies for integrating EDI
- Best practices for person-centered language
- Writing and using inclusive case examples
- Beginner tips for digital accessibility to ensure your teaching reaches everyone
- Real-world examples to guide you along the way
Both toolkits and more information about education consult services are available now on the Residency Program Didactics page. If you have ideas for future updates for either toolkit, please share your feedback with Sara Ochoa at smburns@uw.edu. Your input matters!
