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Curriculum Design in Surgical Education (MEDS90009)

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Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Online
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This subject draws together essential elements of curriculum design – planning, resourcing, recruitment, selection, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation. Participants will review existing programs with respect to theoretical underpinning, educational methods and structure. Participants will be expected to design a component of a surgical training program using best educational practice.
The overall aims of the subject are:
• To identify best practice in curriculum design
• To apply sound curriculum design principles in a surgical training program
• To explore basic principles of assessment

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the subject participants should be able to:

  • Identify key elements of curriculum design including planning, resourcing, recruitment, selection, educational materials, delivery modes, assessment and evaluation
  • Design and implement elements of curricula
  • Describe current approaches to curricula design (e.g. competency based)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of core curricula, electives and options as they relate to surgical training
  • Describe basic principles of assessment
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of assessment methods in surgical education

Generic skills

  • Understand how assessment is used to complement curriculum design
  • Be able to develop basic curriculum
  • Study skills related to a range of educational methods
  • Academic reading skills
  • Academic writing
  • Applying theory to practice
  • Reference manager skills
  • Work effectively within a small group
  • Learn independently

Last updated: 31 January 2024