MEU0001 - Teaching and learning in health professional education
6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL
Offered
Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Synopsis
On completion of this unit participants will have the opportunity to explore the theoretical underpinnings of their teaching. They will be assessed and given feedback on their teaching performance. Participants will explore the interface between teaching and learning and discuss critically their roles as health professional teachers. Participants will learn about curriculum development and through analysis of successful innovations will distil best practice for the health profession.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Plan teaching and learning for a variety of contexts demonstrating student-centred principles including preparation of: learning objectives, teaching resources, aligned objectives, instructional methods and student outcomes;
- Demonstrate competence as a teacher and the ability to reflect constructively on own skill and that of others;
- Compare and contrast individual perspectives on teaching, learning and learning styeles with a range of theoretical models;
- Apply the principles of curriculum development, recognizing the particular challenges of the health professional context;
- Analyse a range of contemporary issues in health professional education with particular reference to the application of adult learning principles, learning styles, flexible delivery and the potential for information technology;
- Determine the role of professional regulation and analyse its impact on course development, delivery and quality assurance;
- Compare different educational approaches of various health professions and consider strengths and weaknesses in relation to own teaching practice.
Assessment
Teaching practical and plan 40%
Analytical paper 2500-3000 wds 30%
Teaching portfolio 30%.
