Advanced Level Course on Teaching and Learning (ALC-TL) in Health Professions Education (HPE)
The courses aim to:
- Enable students to enhance their knowledge and skills in areas relevant to effective teaching and learning
- Promote high standards of teaching practices
- Display professional commitment to incorporate evidence based practices to enhance institutional teaching and learning culture
Teaching & Learning - I (Week 1):
This course focuses
on underpinning learning theories for design, implementation and
evaluation of different teaching and learning strategies. This course is
a pre-requisite for Teaching & Learning - II.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
Design teaching and learning programmes and sessions in HPE by applying current theories of learning
Incorporate teaching and learning activities that cater to individual learning preferences & needs
Develop a lesson plan
Conduct teaching activities based on principles of learning and learning theories
Evaluate effectiveness of the various teaching strategies in small and large group setting
Contribute to building a conducive learning environment at their own institution(s)
Reflect on their teaching practice and maintain a reflective journal
Develop and use appropriate instructional material and resources
Use information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance learning
Course Credits
3.0
Duration
This is a sixteen week course from August to December, 2022. It includes,
- pre-reading
- one-week full-time intensive interactive session. (September 12-16, 2022)
- independent study and written assignment an application-oriented project completion
Eligibility
It is a core course for the Master of Health Professions Education
programme. It is also open as a standalone course to all health care
professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Allied Health with a
proven interest/responsibility and at least two years teaching
experience in Health Professions Education (HPE). Other candidates may also apply as per the selection criteria.
See the selection criteria here.
(Selection is purely merit based. Acceptance in the course will be based on the number of seats available)
Pre requisite
Introductory Short Course in Health Professions Education
Assessment
All students have to pass the continuous and end of course assessments.
For
satisfactory completion of the course requirements, student has to
attain at least 55% scores in continuous assessment and the written
assignments independently, with an overall aggregate of 60%.
Educational Strategies
The educational strategies are multi-modal with focus on active learning, critical thinking and reflective practice. It is offered through interactive plenaries, student presentations, experiential individual and small group learning sessions, and technology based asynchronous learning.
Mid-course feedback is provided.
Course Fee
Local participants: Rs 39,750 per person
How to apply
Please send an online registration form click here
Teaching & Learning - II (Week 2):
This course focuses on teaching and learning in clinical settings, developing learning resources to engage students, student support systems and their contribution to creating a positive learning environment, evaluation of teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
Apply critical thinking and decision making skills in clinical teaching
Develop cases for effective student learning
Develop and use appropriate instructional material and resources
Develop personal/professional development plans
Effectively use and provide input for available student support systems at their own institutions
Develop a teaching portfolio
Demonstrate providing effective feedback
Course Credits
4.0
Duration
This is a sixteen week course from August to December, 2022. It includes,
- pre-reading
- one-week full-time intensive interactive session. (September 19-23, 2022)
- independent study and written assignment an application-oiented project completion
Eligibility
It is a core course for the Master of Health Professions Education
programme. It is also open as a standalone course to all health care
professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Allied Health with a
proven interest/responsibility and at least two years teaching
experience in Health Professions Education (HPE). Other candidates may also apply as per the selection criteria.
See the selection criteria here.
(Selection is purely merit based. Acceptance in the course will be based on the number of seats available)
Pre requisite
- Teachin & Learning - I (3.0 credits)
Assessment
All students have to pass the continuous and end of course assessments.
For
satisfactory completion of the course requirements, student has to
attain at least 55% scores in continuous assessment and the written
assignments independently, with an overall aggregate of 60%.
Educational Strategies
The educational strategies are
multi-modal with focus on active learning, critical thinking and
reflective practice. It is offered through interactive plenaries,
student presentations, experiential individual and small group learning
sessions, and technology based asynchronous learning.
Mid-course feedback is provided.
Course Fee
Local participants: Rs 53,000 per person
How to apply
Please send an online registration form click here
