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Educational Theory for Surgical Training (MEDS90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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- Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-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.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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