Simulation in Surgical Education (MEDS90015) // Assessment

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• 15 minute online tutorial presentation, due mid semester, (20%). In this assessment, students reflect on their simulation-based experience of teaching and/or learning from the study day. They are expected to integrate educational theory in support of their experience and to identify best practice.
• 1,000 word essay - written reflection on experiential activity, due mid semster, (20%). In this assessment, students reflect on their simulation-based experience of teaching and/or learning from the study day. They are expected to integrate educational theory in support of their experience and to identify best practice.
• 3,000 word essay, due end of semester, (60%). In this assessment, students have a choice of essay topics exploring contemporary issues in SBE, future directions of SBE relevant for surgical education, the role of simulators in high stakes assessment, the relationship of simulator generated feedback and learning. Each topic draws on and extends knowledge from earlier subjects.

Hurdle Requirement: Experiential activity, due on study day. In this assessment, students are expected to conduct a teaching session using simulation. Students must work at a high level extending skills learned in core and subsequent subjects.