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Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice (MEDS90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- GC-SURGED Graduate Certificate in Surgical Education
- GD-SURGED Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education
- MC-SURGED Master of Surgical Education
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.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation supported by written material 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-base teaching, problem-based learning, portfolios, e-learning, peer assisted learning, etc) and it's application in surgical education; In each tutorial group, students will present a different educational method. 10 minutes talk and 5 minutes of questions and answers
| Mid semester | 25% |
Essay session teaching plan 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.
| Mid semester | 40% |
Essay reflection on session teaching plan 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.
| End of semester | 35% |
Reflection
| N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online
Coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 29 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should complete pre-readings, which will be made available via Canvas Teaching period 5 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
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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 will be taught online through a combination of webinars, moderated interactive discussions, and tutorials 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: 31 January 2024
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:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical Education Course Graduate Certificate in Surgical Education Course Master of 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024