James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

HS5405 - Teaching for Learning in the Health Professions

Available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Professional Education, Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine, Master of Rural and Remote Medicine or the Graduate certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Nursing or by permission of the Subject or Course Coordinator or Head of School.

Subject Description

This subject proves an introduction to key theories and concepts applicable to health professional education including adult learning, experiential learning, scaffolding and active learning. Students will learn how to plan an effective learning session and to apply best practice educator knowledge and skills to education sessions.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe factors which may influence student learning
• Apply and discuss a range of education theories, concepts and strategies relevant to the health context
• Demonstrate the processes and information involved in successful lesson plans
• Describe the factors associated with evaluating teaching and learning opportunities and outcomes
• Apply appropriate academic literacy in written and oral communication skills

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Lesson plan 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Participation > Online participation - (30%) - 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  NS5342

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