Introductory description

Module web page

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Indicative outline syllabus (note that this may vary depending on staff availability). Day 1:

• Getting to know you: Welcome, introductions & overview of the module; Being a clinical educator; How to teach a practical skill; On the job teaching; Giving effective feedback and its role in learning.
  Day 2:
• Planning a teaching session; Strategies for active and interactive learning; Being a scholarly teacher: An introduction to research in clinical education; Facilitating learning in small groups.
  Day 3:
• Teaching and learning in large groups; Introduction to assessment in clinical education;
  Guidance on module assessment & working with the UKPSF; Evaluating teaching.
  Day 4:
• Professional development for teaching: The role of reflection and teaching observations; Individual presentations and feedback; Using technology to enhance learning; What next: Developing and evidencing teaching practice.
  Day 5:
• Additional assignment guidance tutorials & self-directed learning.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of key theories regarding how students learn with particular reference to clinical settings and the education and training needs of professionals within the NHS.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role and professional values of the clinician educator.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Information Technology to support learning.
• Demonstrate a critical, questioning and analytical approach to key theories and research.
• Demonstrate effective planning for, and use of, at least one of the following educational approaches with particular reference to their subject area and to the level of the target student audience.o Large group presentation.o Seminar/small group teaching.o One-to-one teaching - planned and opportunistic.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and give feedback to students.
• Evaluate (describe, analyse and justify) their own practice as a clinical teacher and demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to evaluative criticism of teaching.
• Demonstrate personal development planning as a clinician educator.

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Subject specific skills

Sound understanding of subject
Critically evaluate
Reflection

Transferable skills

Numeracy
Thinking and problem solving
written communication
oral communication
Teamwork
Organisation & time management
Use of tools and technology
Commercial awareness
Independence and initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility