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Educational Theory for Surgical Training (MEDS90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Hawthorn)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
August
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-surgical-education/
Current Students: TL-Surged@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces participants to education theory and its application in medical and surgical training. Participants will gain a broad appreciation of the ‘educational landscape’ with an opportunity to pursue one theory in detail. Both teacher and learner perspectives will be explored and participants will critically reflect on their experiences from both perspectives. The subject is intentionally theoretical as it provides essential grounding for all subsequent subjects in which there will be opportunities to apply theory to practice.
The overall aims of this subject are:
- To provide participants with a working knowledge of key contemporary education theory including teacher and learner perspectives
- To consider the application of these theories in surgical education
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the subject participants should be able to:
- Define commonly used terms in education literature
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary education theories
Egs. Contextualised or situated learning; Experiential learning; Expertise; Zone of proximal development; Scaffolding; Affective elements of learning; Reflective practice; Automaticity; Andragogy, etc
- Demonstrate knowledge of approaches to learning styles
Egs. Honey and Mumford, Multiple intelligences, VARK etc
- Discuss the relevance of selected theories to medical and surgical education
- Reflect on their own teaching practice in relation to selected educational theories
Generic skills
- Understand and be able to apply common contemporary educational theories
- Study skills related to a range of educational methods – e.g. online learning
- Presentation skills
- Academic reading skills
- Academic writing
- Applying theory to practice
- Reference manager skills
- Work effectively within a small group
- Learn independently
- Critical reflection of own practice
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in GC-SURGED, GD-SURGED or MC-SURGED. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS90006 | Context of Surgical Education | February (On Campus - Hawthorn) |
12.5 |
MEDS90007 | Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice | February (On Campus - Hawthorn) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery On Campus (Hawthorn) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 August 2018 to 1 November 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 August 2018 Census date 24 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 October 2018 Assessment period ends 7 November 2018 August contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-surgical-education/
Current Students: TL-Surged@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
Additional delivery details
The program is delivered part-time, with students expected to enrol in 2 subjects each semester. However, it is possible to undertake just one subject per semester. All subjects (with the exception of the Minor Thesis) will be taught using multiple delivery modes. This will include one full day (8 hours) workshop plus self-paced learning activities (e.g. webinars, moderated interactive discussions, and tutorials) spread over 13-week semesters. The self-paced learning activities will be accessed through an online learning management system. Students should expect to commit approximately 8 - 10 hours per week to each subject. This includes formal learning activities, reading and private study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Illeris, K (Ed.) 2009, Contemporary Theories of Learning. Routledge: Oxon
Reading materials online
- Subject notes
IT requirements:
Participants will require access to the internet with a minimum connection speed of 256Kbps to access course materials and to participate in on-line discussions and presentations forums. Faster connection speeds are preferred. Participants will also need to verify that their internet connection is configured to allow them to view streamed audio and video files. Test files will be made available for students to test their connections.Participants are expected to have a headset and microphone connected to their computer for participation in on-line activities.
Participants will be expected to have access to the following Microsoft Office products to fully participate:
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
All online applications will be web-based and no special software is required.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education Course Graduate Certificate in Surgical Education Course Master of Surgical Education - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022