Educational Theory for Surgical Training (MEDS90008)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus

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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
MEDS90006 Context of Surgical Education
January (Off Campus)
 12.5
MEDS90007 Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice
January (Off Campus)
 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

  • Semester 2 - Off Campus
    CoordinatorDebra Nestel
    Mode of deliveryOff Campus
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period15 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date26 July 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    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.

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:

    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