Contextual Factors in Health Professions Education

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to contextual factors that influence teaching and learning. The focus of this course is on the exploration of a variety of contextual factors and how they impact and influence instructional methods and designs. By examining a variety of contextual factors, students will identify a range of principles, perspectives, and tools that will be useful in understanding learning and teaching in a variety of contexts. Some contextual factors that will be addressed include, but are not limited to: socioeconomic, environmental, and cultural influences. Lecture Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.