This novel domain is "Manages how" and is integrated into a modified Millers' Pyramid for teaching, learning and assessment.
"Manages how" is used to support students' higher-order thinking skills such as knowledge application, diagnosis, communication, problem-solving and clinical decision making etc. which will enhance students’ preparedness, confidence and skills performance as they transition to clinical care.
“Manages how” allows students to learn cognitive skills through specific pedagogies that are contextually based and logically structured. These will better prepare and support students' transition and performance in clinical practice.
Professor Michael Botelho is from the University of Hong Kong and has been involved with educational research for over 25 years. He is Past President of the Educational Research Group of the IADR, and an Associate Editor of the European Journal of Dental Education with over 100 peer-reviewed research papers 20 of these in dental education. He has several education awards including the prestigious University Distinguished Teaching Award and the Hong Kong UGC Teaching Award. In dental education, he has lectured, consulted, and examined across Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, and the USA.