Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

University of Michigan

About this Course

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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.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Skills you will gain

TeachingSimulationInstructional DesignTeaching Method

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.71/5 (36 Ratings)

Caren Stalburg, MD, MA

Associate Professor

University of Michigan Medical School

12,706 Learners

1 Course

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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

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Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

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.

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 60 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

01.01 - Learning Styles and Motivation17m

01.02 - Metacognition 8m

01.03 - Social Learning Theory 14m

01.04 - Professional Identity Formation 19m

4 readings

Introduction3m

Syllabus10m

Help us learn more about you!10m

READ: Adult Learning Theory (Unit 01)10m

2 practice exercises

Quiz 01.01 - Motivation and Learning30m

Quiz 01.04 - Reflective Judgment Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

3 videos

02.01 - Bloom's Taxonomy 8m

02.02 - Miller's Pyramid: Clinical Competence 4m

02.03 - Dreyfus Model: Skill Acquisition11m

1 reading

READ: Intended Learning Outcomes (Unit 02)10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 02.01: Learning Domains30m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 60 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

4 videos

03.01 - Multiple-Choice Question Writing 18m

03.02 - Skill Assessment 8m

03.03 - Oral Presentations 19m

03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization 13m

1 reading

READ: Instructional Design and Individual Assessment (Unit 03)10m

3 practice exercises

Quiz 03.01 - MCQ Quiz30m

Quiz 03.02 - Skills Assessment15m

Quiz 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization10m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

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.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 36 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

3 videos

04.01 - Active Learning in Large Lecture Formats 15m

04.02 - Supportive Questioning 12m

04.03 - "Big Ticket" Technique 7m

1 reading

READ: Instructional Techniques: Knowledge Transfer (Unit 04)10m

2 practice exercises

Quiz 04.02 - Supportive Questioning30m

Quiz 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Items30m

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Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education