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Effective Clinical Teaching (EDUC90741)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject lays a firm foundation for further studies in the education of health professionals. The basics of teaching and learning theory are presented with clear linkages to the clinical workplace to ensure immediate relevance and applicability.

An engaging mix of day-long seminars, workshops, on-line learning and practical activities in the workplace meets the needs of clinicians who teach learners at any level, while an intensive option might appeal to those with limited availability.

In recognition of the occupational demands on busy clinicians, contact days will typically occur once per month at the Parkville campus during the semester with 4 hours devoted to this subject on each of the days.

Teaching will be split between lectures (1 hour), seminars or symposia (1 hour), and small group work (2 hours).


Intended learning outcomes

By completing this subject, participants should:



  • develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective clinical teaching and learning;
  • know the basis of the most salient research that underpins clinical teaching and the key debates in this field;
  • be familiar with resources and techniques available to support clinical teachers in their workplace and know how to use them most effectively;
  • develop a student-centred approach to clinical teaching and learning;
  • understand the variety of teaching and learning spaces that exist within clinical health services and of how different teaching approaches can be used within them, in accordance with the University of Melbourne’s Nine Principles;
  • demonstrate an analytical and reflective approach to their clinical teaching activities and recognition of their professional responsibilities in this area.

Generic skills

After completing this subject, participants should be able to:

  • Apply theories and principles to specific clinical teaching and learning contexts;
  • Access and use relevant research literature;
  • Identify best practice in clinical teaching;
  • Demonstrate understanding of the subject in concise oral and written formats.



Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in GC-CLINTCH, GD-CLINED, or MC-CLINED. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90742 Effective Clinical Supervision
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

Nil

Recommended background knowledge

It is recommended that participants have some experience of teaching in healthcare settings and have
spent at least three years in clinical practice.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • 15 minute individual oral presentation - 1,500 words equivalent, due mid semester, (20%)
  • 2,000 word portfolio documenting outcomes from participation in seminars and workshops during the semester, due end semester, (40%)
  • 1,500 word written assignment in the form of an issues or discussion paper on a topic relevant to the participant’s particular clinical teaching and learning context, due end semester, (40%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Time commitment details

170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject

Additional delivery details

Participants may select either a standard or an intensive mode of study (contact hours are the same for both modes):

Standard mode

: teaching of semester subjects is spread across the semester.

Intensive mode

: teaching of semester subjects is offered in one intensive week.

Participants can also choose between a full-load or half-load study options:

Full-load option:

Participants will complete two subjects per semester, attending four full-day seminars (8.30 am - 5.00 pm) for each subject.

Half-load option:

Participants may apply to undertake just one subject per semester and thus complete the Graduate Certificate over two years.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022