Symposium 3

Ms Robyn Foo

Principal Speech Language Therapist

Speech Therapy Department

Singapore General Hospital

Robyn is a Speech and Language Therapist with a focus on paediatric feeding, specializing in supporting infants and families in the neonatology unit. A graduate of the Maastricht Master of Health Professions Education programme, Robyn brings a nuanced understanding of educational principles to developing clinical education initiatives for the Speech Therapy Department. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member with the Singapore Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science programme in Speech and Language Pathology.

Session:

Becoming Skilled (Creative Methods for Training / Education Delivery)
12 April 2024, 1315 - 1445hrs, NAK Auditorium

Presenting Title:

Charting Creative Learning Pathways: Enhancing Faculty Development for Healthcare Professionals

Faculty development activities span diverse dimensions, ranging from individual experiences to collective learning and from informal to formal approaches. Individual experiences offer flexibility and autonomy for self-directed learning, while group learning fosters collaboration and collective problem-solving. Similarly, informal approaches, such as mentorship and communities of practice, facilitate experiential learning and knowledge sharing within informal networks, while formal approaches provide structured frameworks for skill development.

I will be sharing about my research study that delved into workplace learning dynamics among speech therapists and medical doctors, emphasizing the importance of creativity in faculty development.

Using grounded theory methodology, the research explored informal and social learning, autonomy, and creativity in augmenting workplace education and training.The findings underscored the pivotal role of communities of practice, fostering informal knowledge exchange and collaborative learning among speech therapists and medical doctors. Additionally, promoting autonomy among healthcare professionals was highlighted as crucial, empowering these healthcare professionals to drive their professional development and enhancing learning outcomes.

Moreover, the study revealed the prevalence of informal learning approaches over formal systems, with healthcare professionals favouring experiential learning and peer collaboration. The talk will explore strategies for healthcare organizations to harness informal learning environments, elevate professional autonomy, and cultivate a culture of positive reinforcement. By embracing creativity in workplace education and training, healthcare professionals can evolve and excel, ultimately improving patient care.

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