Teaching in Health Professions Education Credits: 3

Catalog description

This course places an emphasis on learning and teaching theories and current research in health professions education as applied to instructional methods, delivery, student characteristics and learning contexts. The course also focuses on the role of the teacher, individual differences, mentoring and tutoring, technology enhanced instruction, and on teaching in clinical, small group and large group situations in health sciences education. The content will be presented within the context of current research, practice, and educational theory. Participants will be expected to identify, critique literature, and prepare instructional activities that link research and theory to practice.