James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

NS5343 - Teaching in Practice Settings

Subject Description

This subject will focus on the application of key theories and specific strategies related to teaching and learning in clinical and healthcare contexts. Concepts explored in this subject will focus on the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching applicable to consumers and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Critique and evaluate strategies and approaches suitable for teaching and learning in healthcare contexts
• Apply principles of teaching and learning in healthcare contexts
• Demonstrate the processes involved in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating teaching relevant to healthcare environments
• Develop strategies to overcome common problems when delivering teaching relevant to healthcare environments

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written - teaching plan - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (50%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  HS5406

Availabilities