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.
Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
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Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education
Instructor: Caren Stalburg, MD, MA
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand educational theory as it relates to health professions education.
Learn a variety of applied teaching techniques.
Share successful teaching strategies.
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MF
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2022
Great course, that teaches us the methods and instruments of teaching, and how it is appropriate under what situations. Would love to see more courses from the wonderful instructor.
DK
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
This course help me explore strategies to make didactic lectures more interesting .The modules on 'Reflections" was very informative .
RM
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2020
i have loved this course and have learnt a lot. i have now enrolled in a masters program in my home country and this course has been my main inspiration. keep up the good work
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