Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5038
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Course ID
207761
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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