*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
This unit explores the principles, theories and practice of learning and teaching in the clinical context of health care settings. Its purpose is twofold: to develop an informed approach to clinical teaching; and to foster an appreciation of the critical role of clinical teaching in undergraduate health care courses. Participants will be asked to reflect on their own experiences (as teacher and learner) in developing an understanding of their role as a clinical educator. A core outcome of this unit is a capacity to implement strategies that encourage deep learning and reduce reliance on surface learning.
Participants will be introduced to a range of approaches to teaching, learning, knowledge development, assessment and evaluation. There will be a focus on small group teaching, supervisory support and feedback - core elements of clinical teaching. The unit will also consider strategies to help meet diverse student needs and integrate technology into the learning and teaching environment.
This unit is the foundation of the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals. It introduces topics that will be further developed in the remaining units of the course.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: Group presentation: researched discussion of a contextual teaching/learning issue (20%); 3,000 word essay: critique of teaching practice in your context (40%); Written project: development of a set of learning experiences (40%).
TEACHING PATTERN: Group workshops/seminars supported by online discussion and resources
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web dependent -
H,L,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
Resource supported teaching & learning -
H,L,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
Video conferencing -
H,L,W
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.
Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, J, K, Q and Z click here for more information.
Web dependent -
H,L,W
