This course provides those involved in educating members of the health professions an asynchronous, interdisciplinary, and interactive way to obtain, expand, and improve their teaching skills. These skills can then be applied within their own professional context, with a variety of learners, extending across many stages.
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Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
University of MichiganAbout this Course
Skills you will gain
- Teaching
- Simulation
- Instructional Design
- Teaching Method
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University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Unit 1 - Adult Learning Theory
In this unit you will learn about adult learning theory, including learning styles and motivation, metacognition, social learning theory, and professional identity formation.
Unit 2 - Intended Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will learn about formulating Intended Learning Outcomes, including Bloom's Taxonomy, Miller's pyramid and clinical competence, and Dreyfus' model of skill acquisition.
Unit 3 - Instructional Design and Individual Assessment
In this unit you will learn about instructional design and individual assessment, including multiple-choice question writing, skill assessment, oral presentation, and rubrics and standardization.
Unit 4 - Instructional Techniques: Knowledge Transfer
In this unit you will learn about knowledge transfer, including active learning in large lecture formats, supportive questioning, and "Big Ticket" technique.
Reviews
- 5 stars74.78%
- 4 stars20.44%
- 3 stars3.08%
- 2 stars0.56%
- 1 star1.12%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
Good overview of teaching concepts. New educators will take a lot away from this course if taken seriously. Nice review with some occasional insights for more experienced professors.
Quiz 03.02 is very vague in what answer is expected. Even after several tried I was unable to complete the quiz. Please look into the issue. Otherwise the course content and delivery is excellent
This is a good course for those who are aspiring to become good teachers in the healthcare industry.
This is a very useful and interesting course. I have enjoyed going through the study materials. It will be better if I can engage active discussion with the instructor.
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