Theories and Methods of Learning and Teaching in Health Professions Education

Overview

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Explore the foundational theories and practical methods that underpin effective education in health professions through this course. Analyze key learning theories and principles to enhance teaching, learning assessment, and learner support within health professions contexts. Evaluate your own teaching practices against evidence-informed educational principles to identify areas for growth and improvement. Create comprehensive lesson plans for classroom sessions that are carefully aligned to intended learning outcomes. Develop and demonstrate classroom teaching skills that integrate effective interpersonal communication alongside evidence-based feedback strategies, equipping you with the tools needed to become a more impactful and reflective educator in the health professions field.

Syllabus

Analyze key learning theories and principles for effective teaching, learning assessment, and learner support in health professions education.
Evaluate own teaching practices based on evidence-informed educational principles.
Create lesson plan for a classroom session that aligns to the intended learning outcomes.
Demonstrate classroom teaching that integrates effective interpersonal communication and evidence-based feedback strategies.