This new volume in the concise "How To" series explores the foundations and principles of continuing education of professionals and then relates these to the practice of teaching the various modalities used in CME. The areas covered include experiential learning, group dynamics, situated learning and reflective practice - and make these understandable for all health professionals tasked with teaching continuing medical education. An ideal introduction to teaching for clinical instructors.

Dr Mike Davis Senior Lecturer in Education Studies Edge Hill College of Higher Education Dr Davis is lead educator for the Advanced Life Support Group Dr Kirsty Forrest, FRCA, Consultant in Anaesthesia, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Yorkshire, UK

1. Introduction to some theories of adult learning. 2. Teaching Design and Presentation. 3. The Lecture. 4. Workshops and discussion groups. 5. Teaching Skills. 6. Role play and simulated scenarios. 7. Clinical Teaching. 8. E-learning. 9. Annotated bibliography