Advanced Teaching Skills (MDSC0018)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: 麻豆传媒视频网站 Medical School
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only available to students registered on MSc Medical Education (TMSMEDSEDU01)
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Advanced Teaching Skills will develop your critical understanding of learning theory and your ability to use it to inform practice. You will recognise and critically analyse key educational theories and integrate theory into teaching practice.听 You will learn how to use feedback to motivate learners and analyse the impact of feedback on learning.

After taking this module, you should be able to recognise and critically analyse key educational theories including, but not limited to: adult learning theory, social cognitive theory, self-directed learning and situated learning.听 You will integrate learning theory into teaching practice and be aware of the theoretical approaches that could be relevant to different educational situations.听 You will also look at theory relating to the motivation of learners and apply this appropriately to address barriers to learning.

This module is assessed through a 3000 word coursework assignment carrying 100% of the final mark

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 12
Module leader: Rebecca Selman
Who to contact for more information: postgraduate@rcp.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

听

Useful links

Sustainability

For a list of modules related to climate change as well as social and environmental sustainability at 麻豆传媒视频网站, type 'climate' or 'sustainability' into the search. Visit Sustainable 麻豆传媒视频网站 for information on extra-curricular activity on sustainability.

Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

听