Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice (MEDS90007)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus

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Overview

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This subject introduces participants to a range of educational methods and their application in medical and surgical education. Benefits and challenges of traditional and new methods will be discussed. The subject draws heavily on participants’ experiences and educational theory. During a one-day meeting, participants will ‘teach’ and ‘learn’ in simulated activities. In workplace-based activities, participants will be required to design, deliver and reflect on their own teaching.

The overall aims of this subject are:

  • To provide participants with an opportunity to relate educational theory and practice
  • To promote critical discussion and reflection of current approaches to educational programs

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the subject participants should be able to:



  • Review traditional educational methods (e.g. lectures, tutorials, bedside teaching)
  • Review 'contemporary' educational methods (Egs. small group teaching, case based learning, problem based learning, simulation based education, peer assisted learning, e-learning, portfolios etc)
  • Design training materials underpinned by educational theory
  • Outline the role of feedback in learning
  • Use feedback to promote learning in a clinical setting
  • Discuss ethical issues associated with teaching and learning in clinical settings
  • Reflect on their own teaching practice highlighting strengths and areas for development

Generic skills

  • Understanding of the strengths and limitations of teaching methods in surgical education
  • Be able to develop a basic teaching plan underpinned by educational theory
  • 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.

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

  • Oral presentation supported by written material, due mid semester, (25%). The goal of this assessment is to provide students with an opportunity to study in depth and share with colleagues, a specific educational method (e.g. case-based learning, skills-based teaching, problem-based learning, portfolios, e-learning, peer assisted learning etc) and its application in surgical education; In each tutorial group, students will present a different educational method.
  • Essay session teaching plan 2,000 words, due mid semester (40%). The goal of this assessment is to provide students with an opportunity to apply principles of sound educational practice in one teaching session aligned with their current practice; they will be expected to describe learner objectives, specific learning objectives, alignment of the session with curriculum goals, select educational method/s, measure of outcome for students who are recipients of the teaching.
  • Essay reflection on session teaching plan 1,500 words, due end of semester, (35%). The goal of this assessment is for students to reflect on the strengths and areas for development in the teaching plan they implemented. They will be expected to provide an evidence-based rationale for their selection of objectives and methods, to outline why elements of the session worked effectively and how they can achieve this in other sessions. Similarly, why elements of the session need development and how they will make those improvements.

Hurdle Requirement: Reflective writing 1,500 words, due mid semester. Students are expected to reflect on an educational method reported in the oral presentation tutorials. They must choose a method other than the one they present and are to identify their strengths and areas for development in educational method.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • January - Off Campus
    Principal coordinatorDebra Nestel
    Mode of deliveryOff Campus
    Contact hours8 hours (intensive delivery)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period21 January 2019 to 22 April 2019
    Last self-enrol date 8 February 2019
    Census date 4 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail12 April 2019
    Assessment period ends22 May 2019

    January contact information

    Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

    Further information:  https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-surgical-education/ 

    Email:  continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au

    Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149

    Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.

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
    CourseMaster of Surgical Education
    CourseGraduate Certificate in Surgical Education
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Surgical Education
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

Last updated: 3 November 2022