Postgraduate Course: Clinical Education and Teaching (GMED11071)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will provide knowledge surrounding the principles of teaching and learning within the clinical setting. It will discuss theoretical knowledge (learning theories) and practical skills relating to teaching styles and techniques. Student will learn how to implement teaching successfully within an organisation, and gain an appreciation of tools for assessment. They will be encouraged to reflect on how they will use these in their own practice. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 10,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5,
Online Activities 50,
Summative Assessment Hours 15,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
20 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course the candidate should:
¿ Understand commonly described learning theories
¿ Be familiar with a variety of teaching tools and styles, reflecting on the benefits and disadvantages of each.
¿ Have an awareness of various tools used for assessment and the pros and cons of each
¿ Understand what is meant by problem based learning and how it may enhance teaching
Understand commonly used techniques for clinical teaching such as OSCE/ mini CEx and the principles governing their success.
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Assessment Information
| Formal summative written assessment will constitute 100% of the student's grade. This will be reflective piece of around 2-2,500 words entitled, for example "Take a learning outcome from your own clinical area and discuss how you would teach, assess and evaluate it, explaining and justifying the reason for your choices". It should be in a formal academic style, appropriately formatted and referenced. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Clinical Education, Teaching, Assessment. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Colin Barrie
Tel: 0131 242 9402
Email: C.Barrie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Angela Rankeillor
Tel: 0131 242 6536
Email: angela.rankeillor@ed.ac.uk |
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