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Curriculum Design in Surgical Education (MEDS90009)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Hawthorn)

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Overview

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This subject draws together essential elements of curriculum design – planning, resourcing, recruitment, selection, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation. Participants will review existing programs with respect to theoretical underpinning, educational methods and structure. Participants will be expected to design a component of a surgical training program using best educational practice.
The overall aims of the subject are:
• To identify best practice in curriculum design
• To apply sound curriculum design principles in a surgical training program
• To explore basic principles of assessment

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the subject participants should be able to:



  • Identify key elements of curriculum design including planning, resourcing, recruitment, selection, educational materials, delivery modes, assessment and evaluation
  • Design and implement elements of curricula
  • Describe current approaches to curricula design (e.g. competency based)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of core curricula, electives and options as they relate to surgical training
  • Describe basic principles of assessment
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of assessment methods in surgical education

Generic skills

  • Understand how assessment is used to complement curriculum design
  • Be able to develop basic curriculum
  • Study skills related to a range of educational methods
  • Academic reading skills
  • Academic writing
  • Applying theory to practice
  • Reference manager skills
  • Work effectively within a small group
  • Learn independently

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
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

  • 2,000 word essay - educational program design for surgical training, due mid semester, (50%). The aim of this assessment is to progress knowledge of skills assessed in subject 2. That is, this assessment moves away from reporting and reflecting on the ‘micro’ teaching session plan (Subject 2) to the higher-level of the program/curriculum. Students are encouraged to design curriculum aligned with their actual practice.
  • 2,000 word essay, due end of semester, (50%). The aim of this assessment is to explore in detail an element of assessment in surgical education. This is a critical element of professional educational activity and will enable participants to develop a deep understanding of at least one facet of high stakes assessment. Assessment in the context of surgical practice has high stakes for not only the surgical trainee but for patients too. It is essential that surgical educators have a deep understanding of assessment methods for those seeking to work in a high risk environment such as surgery.

Hurdle Requirement: 1,500 words reflective writing, due mid-semester. Students are expected to reflect on an existing curriculum highlighting strengths and areas for development by drawing on the theoretical materials presented in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

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

    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:

    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Surgical Education
    CourseGraduate Certificate in Surgical Education
    CourseMaster of Surgical Education
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/gcsurgicaleducation/

Last updated: 3 November 2022