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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
NUFF5008M Training Strategies for Health Human Resources
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Maye Omar
Email: M.A.Omar@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
As for the specific programme of study (PGD/MPH (International); PGD/MA Hospital Management; PGD/MA Health Management, Planning & Policy; PGD/MSc International Health). TropEd students are required to have completed an approved core course.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- develop an HRD strategy and critically discuss the role of training within it;
- identify and analyse the training needs of health human resources;
- develop a training programme for health human resources;
- plan and deliver a training activity using appropriate teaching methods;
- critically discuss alternative training evaluation methodologies.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse the overall strategy of human resources development.
- Develop understanding of the curriculum development.
- Appraise different strategies of learning/teaching.
- Identify and analyse types of evaluation and assessment.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- carry out training needs assessment and use the result to develop a training curriculum;
- design and deliver a training programme for health workers in different settings;
- critically assess and apply different teaching/learning strategies in low-middle income countries;
- undertake course evaluation and communicate evaluation findings to appropriate bodies in the health system.
Syllabus
The main topics covered in the module are:
1. Introduction to the module; the role of training within HR development.
2. Training needs assessment: methods and approaches.
3. Translating training needs into a curriculum; selection of participants.
4. Designing learning activities; educational methods including participatory techniques and other innovative approaches.
5. Practical sessions on preparation and delivery of a training activity.
6. Evaluation methods in theory and practice.
7. Review and evaluation of the module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 123.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Reading, preparation of presentations and seminars, and preparation of assignments.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Group work and exercises done in class are used to monitor learning, with verbal feedback being given by the lecturer.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1,500 words. Written plan to be handed to the assessors at the time of the presentation | 30.00 |
| Presentation | 20 minute presentation | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Assessed assignment and presentation: Practical assignment in the form of developing and delivery of a training activity using innovative teaching/learning.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/10/2011
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