Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education

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)

Nil

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

Case study, Critical analysis, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.