Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

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Brief Introduction

Build the professional teaching skills you need to provide effective teaching to healthcare professionals at all levels.

Course Summary

Learn about innovative instructional methods and design techniques to enhance health professions education. Explore practical strategies to engage and motivate learners in this field.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover innovative instructional methods and design techniques.
  • Explore practical strategies to engage and motivate learners.
  • Learn from experienced educators and health professionals.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop innovative instructional methods and design techniques for health professions education.
  • Engage and motivate learners in a healthcare education setting.
  • Collaborate with interprofessional teams to enhance healthcare education outcomes.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required.
  • A willingness to learn and apply new instructional methods and design techniques.

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Interactive activities and discussions
  • Access to expert educators and healthcare professionals

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Healthcare
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Karen Hauer
  • Dr. Richard E. Mayer

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for anyone actively engaged in a health professions setting such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, and public health. It will be particularly useful for those involved in medical education and teaching members of the health professions. Many of the concepts explored can also be applied more broadly to adult education.

Knowledge

  • Adult learning theory, including learning styles and motivation, metacognition, social learning theory, and professional identity formation.Formulating Intended Learning Outcomes, including Bloom’s Taxonomy, Miller’s pyramid and clinical competence, and Dryfus’ model of skill acquisition.Instructional design and individual assessment, including multiple-choice question writing, skill assessment, oral presentation, and rubrics and standardization.Knowledge transfer, including active learning in large lecture formats, supportive questioning, and “Big Ticket” technique.Skill development, including simulation, teaching with data, and clinical reasoning.Attitudes in instructional techniques, including reflection, feedback, and incorporating art, music, and theatre.Teaching with technology, including large lecture format, synchronous versus asynchronous formats, and high fidelity clinical simulations.

Summary of User Reviews

This course on instructional methods in health professions education has received positive reviews from users. Many have praised its comprehensive and practical approach to teaching healthcare professionals. It offers a wealth of information and insights that are relevant to educators and learners alike.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's practical and comprehensive approach to teaching healthcare professionals.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Offers a wealth of information and insights relevant to healthcare professionals.
  • Provides practical tips and strategies for effective teaching and learning.
  • Engaging and well-structured course content.
  • Useful and relevant case studies and examples.
  • Excellent support and feedback from instructors and peers.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic or introductory.
  • Lack of interaction or engagement with instructors and peers for some users.
  • Course materials could be more visually appealing and interactive.
  • Some technical issues and glitches with the online platform.
  • Limited focus on specific healthcare professions or disciplines.
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Caren Stalburg
University of Michigan
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