Developing Expert Educators for Healthcare Professions

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Brief Introduction

Explore the philosophy of education and learn the teaching strategies to become an expert educator to healthcare professionals.

Course Summary

Explore the philosophical foundations of teaching and learning. Learn how to apply key theories to your classroom practice and develop your own ideas through discussion and reflection.

Key Learning Points

  • Develop a solid understanding of key philosophical theories and concepts in education.
  • Critically evaluate the relationship between theory and practice in education.
  • Apply philosophical concepts to your own teaching practice and develop your own ideas.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand key philosophical theories and concepts in education
  • Evaluate the relationship between theory and practice in education
  • Apply philosophical concepts to your own teaching practice and develop your own ideas

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of philosophy or education is required
  • A willingness to engage in reflective practice and critical thinking

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Discussion-based

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for healthcare professionals who work in, or have an interest in, delivering formal or informal education.

Outline

  • Learning Welcome and introduction to the course Motivation Learning strategies Thinking about thinking and reflection Summary Teaching Welcome The importance of memory Designing effective teaching activities The role of instructional design Summary Assessment Welcome to Week 3 Validity Reliability Different assessment methods Summary Feedback Welcome to Week 4 What is feedback? The relationship between teacher and learner The learner in the feedback relationship Summary Environment Welcome to Week 5 The role of the teacher Protecting the learner Group dynamics and the role of technology Summary Curriculum Welcome Exploring the curriculum Aligning your content Quality assurance Summary Course resources

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the connection between philosophy and practice in this online course. Users have praised the course for its engaging lectures and practical examples. However, some users have noted the lack of interaction with the instructor and the need for more challenging assignments.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

engaging lectures and practical examples

Pros from User Reviews

  • Interesting and thought-provoking content
  • Great overview of various philosophical theories
  • Easy to follow and understand
  • Flexible schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Assignments could be more challenging
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Limited discussion among classmates
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Nicola Cooper, Traci Hudson, Gill Langmack, Rakesh Patel, Zoe Tilley, Heather Wharrad
The University of Nottingham
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