Course Information
Date: 22/04/2026
Start Time: 09:30am-12.30pm
Completion Time: 3 Hours
Venue: NIMDTA, 42 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT8 7RL
Speakers: Siobhan Cushley
Course Description
This session helps trainers build confidence in planning and delivering effective teaching in the dental setting. The focus is on practical use of adult learning theory and on creating short, engaging teaching episodes that support trainee development.
We look at what helps adults learn well, the common challenges in a busy clinical environment, and how trainers can adapt their approach to make the most of everyday teaching moments. The session also covers workplace‑based assessments and how to use them in a way that supports learning rather than feeling like a tick-box task.
Course Aims
To assist trainers in applying adult educational theory to create engaging, effective teaching episodes that support trainee development
Course Objectives
At the end of the session participants should be able to:
- Define the principles of adult learning
- Identify the opportunities and challenges to effective teaching and learning within the dental environment
- Design and deliver an effective teaching and learning episode
- Assess strategies to provide the best opportunity for a trainee to learn
- Identify effective workplace- based assessment practices
Course Learning Content
Course learning content
GDC Development Outcomes
- A & B
Resources
Dietary Requirements
Please advise the Dental Team dental.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.