Educational Theory for Surgical Training (MEDS90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
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.
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) - 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.
- 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. Students enrolling in this subject as a single subject under the Community Access Program must meet the entrance requirements for the 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral Presentation. The aim of this assessment is for students to present and apply an educational theory to surgical education.
| Mid semester | 30% |
Essay. 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.
| End of semester | 70% |
Reflective writing. The reflections will document the following: reactions to reading educational theory; what is easy and why; what is hard and why; how does it align with your ideas about theory (usually shaped by biomedical science notions of theory). This hurdle requirement will prime students with concepts and language relevant to theory that informs educational practice. Reflections will be used as a basis for discussion in the workshop in the first session. Students are required to read the essential references and write reflections (1000 words). Students must demonstrate a genuine attempt at addressing the requirements of the task. This assignment is due prior to the workshop.
| Due prior to the workshop at the beginning of semester. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Off Campus
Coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 31 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 (Early-Start) 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
- 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:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Surgical Education Course Master of Surgical Education Course Graduate 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