Foundations of Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals

Course aim

To develop health professionals' understanding of foundational concepts and theories of education and approaches to learning and assessment.

Course content

Education as a concept: purpose, theories of learning, education frameworks; learning taxonomies, learning approaches, learning environments, enablers and barriers to learning; diversity and inclusive practice as learning considerations: multiple intelligences, teaching styles, teaching and delivery strategies, planning and preparation, learning environment and professional responsibilities; feedback and assessment of learning in the health environment: regulatory frameworks, individual, team, self-assessment and peer assessment assessment strategies, recognising and responding to levels of achievement; principles of alignment student centred approaches. Communication strategies, appropriateness of message to audience and ethical considerations

Textbook(s)

Oermann, MH, Shellenbarger, T, & Gaberson, KB 2018, Clinical teaching strategies in nursing, 5th Edition, Springer Publishing Company, New York

Bastable, SB, Sopczyk, DL, Gramet, P, Jacobs, K & Braungart, MM 2019, Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning, 2nd edition, Jones Barlett Learning, London

Oermann, MH, De Gagne, JC, & Phillips, BC 2018, Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Education: The complete guide to best practice in Teaching, Evaluation, and Curriculum Development, 2nd Edition, Springer Publishing Company, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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