Alcohol and Drug Abuse Teaching Methodology Guide for Medical Faculty. Medicine 1. Health Professions Education Curriculum Resource Series

This guide, one of a series of publications written for medical faculty to use in designing substance abuse instruction, focuses on the teaching of alcohol and drug abuse intervention in medical and osteopathic schools. Following a brief introducton to the booklet, the career teacher program, which is supported by federal grants, is explained. Curriculum objectives, focusing on definitions; scientific, social, and psychological factors; diagnosis; treatment; and prevention, are given. A discussion on attitude change as a goal of education and a description of various teaching modalities complete chapter 1. Chapter 2 discusses the teaching methodologies of clinical teaching, lecture, interactive teaching, role playing, computer-assisted instruction, small group setting, and audiovisual utilization. For each methodology specific goals or discussion points are offered. The booklet concludes with a list of references and three appendices: the curriculum objectives and goals; an annotated audiovisual materials listing; and an annotated listing of other teaching materials/resources with addresses. (BL)