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Course Description:
This course introduces key concepts in theories of learning and adult learning principles and their application to instructional design and improved teaching and learning. Theoretical and practical approaches to organizing learning experiences in a variety of settings [large group, small group, teams, ambulatory, bedside, simulations, and collaboration] will be examined. Connections between learning outcomes and teaching/learning activities will be stressed. Students will be asked to describe the application of these approaches to their own learning environment.
Aim:
Students will be able to select teaching strategies that promote learning for all students through the application of learning theory and the selection of learning experiences appropriate to desired curriculum outcomes and educational environments.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Understand learning theory and adult learning principles and their application to instructional design
Align teaching strategies with curriculum outcomes
Select effective teaching strategies and learning experiences for a variety of educational settings
Teach effectively in a variety of settings (small group, large group, teams, clinical settings) using appropriate teaching strategies.
Understand educational uses of electronic media and simulation
Use multiple sources of information to evaluate and reflect upon one’s teaching (self-assessment, peer assessment, learner evaluation)
Utilize medical education research literature to inform one’s own teaching.
Write appropriate lesson plans that show congruence of learning outcomes, performance indicators, and assessment tools.
Following this course, there were number of lecture presentations and small group discussions that were conducted in different educational activities. The video below represents the lecture I presented (and was actually recorded) to the medical residency conference, presenting "Pulmonary Function Tests Interpretation". This was evaluated by the course instructor, Dr. Trowbridge and Dr. Roberts (an MMEL colleague).
Reflection
This course enlightened me that lecture presentations for large groups should not be ordinary. This will enhance tolerance to listen by the audience till the end of the talk. Small group sessions need different skills and art to perform and conduct. Careful and thorough preparation using the appropriate techniques should help to have better presentation and even better reception, understanding and appreciation.
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