Postgraduate Course: Clinical Education and Teaching (GMED11071)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Clinical Education,Teaching,Assessment. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Simon Maxwell
Tel: (0131) 537 2506
Email: S.Maxwell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Krislyn McWilliams-Biles
Tel: (0131 5)37 2506
Email: kmcwill3@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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