Educational Theory for Surgical Training (MEDS90008) // Assessment

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• 15 minutes oral presentation, due mid semester, (30%). The aim of this assessment is for students to present and apply an educational theory to surgical education.
• 3,500 word essay, due end of semester, (70%). The aim of this assessment is for students to explore in some depth a key issue in contemporary surgical education (choice of three essay topics), to use resources for supporting their arguments and to practise writing skills in a scholarly activity.

Hurdle Requirement:

• Online activity, students review two teaching scenarios (audiovisual) and discuss relevant educational theory, due mid semester.
• 1,500 words reflective writing, due mid semester. Students are expected to reflect on an educational theory reported in the oral presentation tutorials. They must choose a theory other than the one they present or adopt in the essay and are to reflect on their own practices in relation to the theory.