Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
This course provides those involved in educating members of the health professions an asynchronous, interdisciplinary, and interactive way to obtain, expand, and improve their teaching skills. These skills can then be applied within their own professional context, with a variety of learners, extending across many stages.After completing this course, learners will:
- Understand educational theory as it relates to health professions education
- Match instructional methods with desired educational outcomes
- Learn a variety of applied teaching techniques
- Share successful teaching strategies
Suggested resources will include educational videos, individual readings, recommended
reference books, and crowd-sourced recommendations. All students should have
dependable access to the internet with video streaming capabilities. Some students
may want the ability to utilize on-line video conferencing as well.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Unit 1 - Adult Learning Theory
Week 2
Unit 2 - Intended Learning Outcomes
Week 3
Unit 3 - Instructional Design and Individual Assessment
Week 4
Unit 4 - Instructional Techniques: Knowledge Transfer
Week 5
Unit 5 - Instructional Techniques: Skill Development
Week 6
Unit 6 - Instructional Techniques: Attitudes
Week 7
Unit 7 - Instructional Techniques: Teaching with Technology
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
This is a good course for those who are aspiring to become good teachers in the healthcare industry.
Really good mastercalss in teaching that is broad in its coverage of various learning modalities, theories, and techniques
Good Course! Interesting Content. Appropriate difficulty and workload. Well made and well structured.
i have loved this course and have learnt a lot. i have now enrolled in a masters program in my home country and this course has been my main inspiration. keep up the good work
