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Curriculum Design in Surgical Education (MEDS90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2 (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 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
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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Essay - educational program design for surgical training. The aim of this assessment is to progress knowledge of skills assessed in subject 2. That is, this assessment moves away from reporting and reflecting on the 'micro' teaching session plan (Subject 2) to the higher-level of the program/curriculum. Students are encouraged to design curriculum aligned with their actual practice.
| Mid semester | 50% |
Essay. The aim of this assessment is to explore in detail an element of assessment in surgical education. This is a critical element of professional educational activity and will enable participants to develop a deep understanding of at least one facet of high stakes assessment. Assessment in the context of surgical practice has high stakes for not only the surgical trainee but for patients too. It is essential that surgical educators have a deep understanding of assessment methods for those seeking to work in a high risk environment such as surgery.
| End of semester | 50% |
Reflective writing. Students are expected to reflect on an existing curriculum highlighting strengths and areas for development by drawing on the theoretical materials presented in the subject
| Mid semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Online
Coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (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 - Links to additional information
- 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