Taking a pause - a narrative perspective on teaching and attention

Authors

  • Janice Blumer Western University of Health Sciences

Keywords:

Attention, Edutainment, Medical education, Mindfulness, Toys

Abstract

With competing demands on attention, one option is to use the humanities and arts to 'hack' the attention of students. This is one experienced professor's journey to find balance, mindfulness and attention through the humanities and arts.

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Published

2024-05-01

How to Cite

Blumer, J. (2024). Taking a pause - a narrative perspective on teaching and attention. Research and Humanities in Medical Education, 11, 14–16. Retrieved from https://www.rhime.in/ojs/index.php/rhime/article/view/586

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