Course overview
This course will develop health professionals' understanding of foundational concepts and theories of education and approaches to learning and assessment. 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.
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss and critically analyse major learning theories and education frameworks including ethical considerations, which underpin pedagogical practices.
- Demonstrate the principles of alignment and the centrality of objectives to designing educational experiences.
- Apply appropriate learner-centred strategies in designing and implementing health education.
- Apply principles of alignment to develop appropriate strategies to assess learning.
- Use critical reflection as a tool to justify a personal perspective of teaching and learning.