About this course: 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. After completing this course, learners will: 1. Understand educational theory as it relates to health professions education 2. Match instructional methods with desired educational outcomes 3. Learn a variety of applied teaching techniques 4. Share successful teaching strategies Suggested resources will include educational videos, individual readings, recommended reference books, and crowd-sourced recommendations. All students should have dependable access to the internet with video streaming capabilities. Some students may want the ability to utilize on-line video conferencing as well.
Who is this class for: While no specific pre-requisite knowledge is required, this course will be most beneficial to individuals who are actively engaged in a health professions setting such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, and public health.
Created by: University of Michigan
Taught by: Caren Stalburg, MD, MA, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School
| Level | Intermediate |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Unit 1
In this unit you will learn about adult learning theory, including learning styles and motivation, metacognition, social learning theory, and professional identity formation.
4 videos, 2 readings
- Reading: Help us learn more about you!
- Reading: READ: Adult Learning Theory (Unit 01)
- Video: 01.01 - Learning Styles and Motivation
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.01a
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.01b
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.01c
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.01d - Behaviorist
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.01d - Constructivist
- Video: 01.02 - Metacognition
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.02a
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.02b
- Video: 01.03 - Social Learning Theory
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.03a
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.03b
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 01.03c
- Video: 01.04 - Professional Identity Formation
Graded: Quiz 01.01 - Motivation and Learning
Graded: Quiz 01.04 - Reflective Judgment Quiz
WEEK 2
Unit 2
In this unit you will learn about formulating Intended Learning Outcomes, including Bloom's Taxonomy, Miller's pyramid and clinical competence, and Dryfus' model of skill acquisition.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: READ: Intended Learning Outcomes (Unit 02)
- Video: 02.01 - Bloom's Taxonomy
- Video: 02.02 - Miller's Pyramid: Clinical Competence
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 02.02a
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 02.02b
- Video: 02.03 - Dreyfus Model: Skill Acquisition
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 02.03a
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 02.03b
Graded: Quiz 02.01: Learning Domains
Graded: 02.01 - Creating ILOs using Bloom's Taxonomy
WEEK 3
Unit 3
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.
4 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: READ: Instructional Design and Individual Assessment (Unit 03)
- Video: 03.01 - Multiple-Choice Question Writing
- Video: 03.02 - Skill Assessment
- Video: 03.03 - Oral Presentations
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 03.03a
- Video: 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization
Graded: Quiz 03.01 - MCQ Quiz
Graded: Quiz 03.02 - Skills Assessment
Graded: Quiz 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization
WEEK 4
Unit 4
In this unit you will learn about knowledge transfer, including active learning in large lecture formats, supportive questioning, and "Big Ticket" technique.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: READ: Instructional Techniques: Knowledge Transfer (Unit 04)
- Video: 04.01 - Active Learning in Large Lecture Formats
- Video: 04.02 - Supportive Questioning
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 04.02a
- Video: 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Technique
Graded: Quiz 04.02 - Supportive Questioning
Graded: Quiz 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Items
WEEK 5
Unit 5
In this unit you will learn about skill development, including simulation, teaching with data, and clinical reasoning.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: READ: Instructional Techniques: Skill Development (Unit 05)
- Video: 05.01 - Simulation
- Video: 05.02 - Teaching with Data
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 05.02a
- Video: 05.03 - Clinical Reasoning
Graded: Quiz 05.01 Simulation
Graded: 05.01 Simulation
Graded: In-Video Quiz 05.02 NOAA Data
WEEK 6
Unit 6
In this unit you will learn about attitudes in instructional techniques, including reflection, feedback, and incorporating art, music, and theatre.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: READ: Instructional Techniques: Attitudes (Unit 06)
- Video: 06.01 - Reflection
- Video: 06.02 - Feedback
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 06.02a
- Video: 06.03 - Incorporating Art, Music, and Theater
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 06.03a
Graded: 06.01 - Reflection
Graded: Quiz 06.02 Feedback
WEEK 7
Unit 7
In this unit you will learn about teaching with technology, including large lecture format, synchronous versus asynchronous formats, and high fidelity clinical simulations.
3 videos, 2 readings
- Reading: READ: Instructional Techniques: Teaching with Technology (Unit 07)
- Video: 07.01 - Large Lecture Formats
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 07.01a
- Video: 07.02 - Synchronous Vs. Asynchronous Formats
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 07.02a
- Video: 07.03 - High Fidelity Clinical Simulations
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion 07.03a
- Reading: Post-course Survey
Graded: 07.01 Large Lecture Format
Graded: 07.03 High Fidelity Clinical Simulations
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I enjoyed this course a lot even I experience most of the contents on my teaching and clinical practice
Still I learned a lot because the way it has been presented open my mind in different way and I am sure I will think seriously to .implement most what I gained in my practice.
Excellent instructor and well designed modules!
very well executed. The instructional methods followed is very good.
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Excellent course