Teaching Methods

MEDN71011 Teaching Methods 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Leena Patel Unit coordinator Donald Bradley Unit coordinator Division of Medical Education 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The course unit consists of the following areas of study: <ul> <li> Small/Large group teaching</li> <li> Educational supervision</li> <li> Teaching with real and simulated patients</li> <li> Incorporating diversity and equality into teaching</li> </ul> These areas of study introduce programme participants to the teaching processes in a range of teaching/learning situations, and where they can seek to apply teaching and learning theories and practice them. In addition to preparation for observed teaching sessions and post observation verbal and written reflection, programme participants will be engaged in directed study tasks and independent study.The types of learning activity in which programme participants will be engaged during this course unit are: preparation of assignment; a pre study day’s task; independent study; literature searching; peer learning. The course unit consists of the following areas of study: <ul> <li> Small/Large group teaching</li> <li> Educational supervision</li> <li> Teaching with real and simulated patients</li> <li> Incorporating diversity and equality into teaching</li> </ul> These areas of study introduce programme participants to the teaching processes in a range of teaching/learning situations, and where they can seek to apply teaching and learning theories and practice them. In addition to preparation for observed teaching sessions and post observation verbal and written reflection, programme participants will be engaged in directed study tasks and independent study.The types of learning activity in which programme participants will be engaged during this course unit are: preparation of assignment; a pre study day’s task; independent study; literature searching; peer learning. The course unit aims to enable programme participants to: <ul> <li> Critically explore the relationship between teaching and learning theories and own teaching practice</li> <li> Critically assess the utility of a variety of teaching methods applicable in a range of clinical settings</li> <li> Explore the issues around incorporating diversity and equality into teaching</li> </ul> Knowledge and Understanding <ul> <li> Demonstrate an in-depth and critical understanding of a range of teaching methods to enhance adult learning.</li> <li> Critically analyse and evaluate relevant adult education theory, as applied to own teaching and practice.</li> </ul> Intellectual Skills <ul> <li> Understand how assessment, feedback and reflection should inform practice.</li> <li> Critically evaluate theory and practice in planning and delivering teaching sessions.</li> </ul> Practical Skills <ul> <li> Demonstrate a learner-centred teaching approach and develop an action plan to apply educational theory to own teaching practice.</li> <li> Demonstrate effectiveness as educational supervisors.</li> </ul> Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities <ul> <li> Engage in systematic and critical reflection on both one's own practice and the practice of others in a variety of contexts.</li> <li> Teach in a variety of medical education contexts.</li> </ul> Innovation/creativity Be innovative in relation to ideas - to generate solutions, make improvements and think creatively, and enterprisingly, to produce an effective outcome. Leadership Take control of a situation and lead by empowering others into an effective team. Oral communication Communicate effectively in group sessions. Problem solving Demonstrate the ability to analyse a problem, research the options, weigh up the pros and cons, and reach a logical conclusion. Research Demonstrate research skills, to organise and produce assignments involving literature review. Written communication Communicate with the programme organisers, regarding progress and development. Study Days:  2 study days for this course unit. This will include pre attendance tasks, seminars, plenary sessions, group work. (formative assessment tasks included).Reflective Learning Portfolio: Programme participants will meet with their peer mentor during semester one. The tutor will encourage the programme participant to self-assess the Reflective Learning Portfolio and will then provide feedback. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Written assignment - comprehensive feedback is provided online, using Blackboard, giving marks and written comments. MSc Medical Education MSc Medical Education PGDT Taught Component Mandatory PG Dip Medical Education PG Dip Medical Education PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N The Postgraduate Certificate 'Medical Education' programme is accredited by both the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Academy of Medical Educations (AoME).The HEA is a national and independent organisation, funded by the four UK HE funding bodies and by subscriptions and grants. Their mission is to use their expertise and resources to support the higher education community in order to enhance the quality and impact of learning and teaching. They do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice, and by helping to influence, shape and implement policy.AoME accreditation provides an independent validation of the quality of the PG Certificate Medical Education programme, judged against the AoME’s Professional Standards. Participants who successfully complete the PG Certificate are eligible to apply for full membership of the Academy of Medical Educators, without going through the individual assessment process.  Membership of the AoME allows the use of the postnominal letters MAcadMEd, and signifies that the participant has been judged to meet the AoME’s Professional Standards for Medical Educators at an appropriate level. Seminars 14 0 136