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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

GPPH3005 Learning and Teaching

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Naomi Quinton
Email: n.d.quinton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Applicants must have completed 2 years of undergraduate medical training at the University of Leeds or as part of an equivalent programme of medical training at another University and be registered for the Intercalated BSc Applied Health

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module offers students an introduction to methods and theories concerning education and learning. Drawing upon a range of methods already in use by teaching staff, students will also be introduced to a range of innovative teaching practice and the theories behind them, including use of creative arts in education, technology enhanced learning and patient involvement.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will have:
-demonstrated how to formulate learning objectives appropriate to the learner’s situation
-developed an appreciation of a range of theories of learning and teaching and be able to draw on them in practice
-debated the value of different approaches to teaching and learning according to the individual, group and the context
-identified and demonstrate the communication skills required for educating both students (peers) and patients
-demonstrated the principles of effective feedback
-identified the principles of evaluation and assessment
-explored the ways in which creative arts can be used to enhance learning
-identified the challenges associated with introducing innovations into medical curricula
-recognise the different technologies that can be introduced to enhance learning and the range of contexts in which they can be deployed
-critically evaluated the contribution of innovations in medical education to formal and informal learning within a ‘blended learning’ approach

Learning outcomes
Students will understand that individuals and groups may have different approaches to learning and recognise the challenges this poses for educators. They will start to develop a critical knowledge of different learning theories, and learn about the concept and practice of ‘blended learning’. Students will be introduced to a variety of innovations in learning and teaching with application to medical education, and will gain knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of each innovation and the dilemmas and challenges involved in introducing new method of teaching into curricula. The module will also develop skills of critical reflection and independent learning.

Skills outcomes
- design a lesson plan using appropriate methodology
- select appropriate assessment tools
- teach their peers in both one to one and small group settings
- assessment of peers
- be able to give appropriate feedback in a variety of settings
- evaluation of learning and teaching methods


Syllabus

This module will cover
-educational theory
-approaches to learning and principles of assessment
-theories of technology enhanced learning
-formulating learning objectives
-creative arts in education
-healthcare professionals as educators / education in a primary care setting
-meaningful involvement of the patient voice
-giving and receiving feedback
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Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Presentation13.003.00
Seminar73.0021.00
Tutorial11.001.00
Private study hours75.00
Total Contact hours25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

- Private reading 30 hours
- Private seminar preparation 10 hours
- Presentation preparation 9 hours
- Assignment preparation 26 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Contributions in seminars, tutorial discussions and face to face feedback provided in practical teaching sessions. Students are also provided with written feedback the week after their taught sessions which enables them to draw upon the recommendations for future practice in the written element of their assessment.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay2,000 word lesson plan for a teaching session50.00
Teaching SkillsAssessment of a delivered teaching session using an appropriate validated tool50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Students are required to pass both elements of the coursework. No compensation offered between components.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09

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