Pedagogy into Practice

This subject is not offered in 2014.

170 hours

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

This subject builds on concepts introduced during the prerequisite Effective Clinical Teaching (EDUC90741) and Effective Clinical Supervision (EDUC90742) subjects contained within the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching. Those undertaking the subject should be active in clinical education with experience of delivering education in a range of healthcare environments.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Pedagogy into Practice is designed to deepen the basic educational theories encountered in the first year of study and to enhance participants’ ability to develop and implement curriculum content. It provides and develops a general conceptual framework for understanding learning and teaching specific to clinical contexts. It examines how learning can be enhanced from a range of theoretical and evidence-based perspectives. Participants will analyse student characteristics to identify learning and teaching strategies that build on individual students’ prior experiences and learning. Participants will investigate the strategic role of the teacher in effective student learning, planning for learning, group teaching, developing a culture of learning and building relationships. There will be strong emphasis on linkages to the clinical environment and critical reflection as a paradigm for teacher self-evaluation and professional learning.

By completing this subject, participants should:

• continue to develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective clinical teaching and learning;
• know the basis of the most salient research that underpins clinical teaching and the key debates in this field;
• understand scope and limits and professional responsibility in teaching;
• develop and plan for patterns of clinical teaching and learning;
• understand the impact of pedagogical practices on student outcomes;
• explore learning through teamwork and engagement
• demonstrate an analytical and reflective approach to their clinical teaching activities and recognition of their professional responsibilities in this area.

• 20 minute group oral presentation (500 words equivalent). Individual performance will be assess within the group. (10%)
• A written assignment (2000 words). (40%)

• Reflective Learning Journal (2500 words). This will also be assessed formatively throughout semester. (50%)

N/A

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

After completing this subject, participants should be able to:

• apply theories and principles to specific clinical teaching and learning contexts;
• access and use relevant research literature;
• identify and implement best practice in clinical teaching;
• demonstrate understanding of the subject in concise oral and written formats.