Into the uncanny valley: Simulation versus simulacrum?

Jennifer Laura Johnston; Grainne P. Kearney; Gerard J. Gormley; Helen Reid

doi:10.1111/medu.14184

Into the uncanny valley: Simulation versus simulacrum?

Jennifer Laura Johnston^*, Grainne P. Kearney, Gerard J. Gormley, Helen Reid

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School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

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Abstract

In this article, we introduce a key concept from postmodern theory - that of the simulacrum - and explore its relevance for healthcare professions education (HPE). Specifically, we apply this lens to the contemporary trend for simulation in pedagogic and assessment practice. In distinguishing postmodernity from other conceptual frameworks available to educational researchers, we use it to both sound a cautionary note regarding the progression of simulation-based education, and to suggest future directions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	903-907
Journal	Medical Education
Volume	54
Issue number	10
Early online date	20 Apr 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.14184
Publication status	Published - 01 Oct 2020

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Podcast on Simulcast: Simulation or Simulacrum: Can Simulation be too real?
Johnston, J. (Invited speaker), Gormley, G. (Invited speaker), Reid, H. (Invited speaker), Kearney, G. (Contributor), Brazil, V. (Host) & Purdy, E. (Contributor)
01 May 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

The road to general practice: constructing identity in GP training
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Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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