There are many elements to consider when choosing a work of art, music, literature or film, or a primary historical document to use in teaching. Here are some guiding questions to have in mind:
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What are the conversations you might have around this material that link to the goals of your session?
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Is the material appropriate for the learners’ stage of professional development?
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After exploring the material, will there be enough time left to allow for group discussion?
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Whose voices and experiences are represented in this material? Whose voices and experiences are missing? Consider aspects such as gender, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, cultural practices and age as well as viewpoints of patients, caregivers, and health professionals who are not physicians.
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Does the delivery of materials offer accessibility options such as open or closed captioning, descriptions of visuals for screen readers, audio descriptions, large print, etc.?
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The Prism Model guides educators in considering different approaches to teaching through the use of arts and humanities depending on their objectives.