African Health OER Network: Teaching, Learning and Assessment methods

Credit Value: 20

Students credited with this module will demonstrate competence in planning, designing and implementation for facilitation of learning in a variety of settings. 

I.  Grading

Component / Percentage (100%)

Problem Sets / 20%

Written Report/Oral Presentation of Special Project / 15%

Examination 1 / 20%

Examination 2 / 20%

Final Examination 25%

II.  Learning Outcomes: 
Teaching and learning environments (theoretical and clinical)

• Design and implement classroom learning sessions using appropriate teaching strategies based on expected learning outcomes taking into consideration the principles of adult learning.
• Teaching plans and implementation thereof, place emphasis on collaborative learning, learner needs and differences, development of self-directed learning, inquiring minds, as well as the complexity and unpredictability of clinical learning environments
• Plan and implement clinical learning outcomes based on a comprehensive understanding of principles and strategies of clinical learning outcomes with specific reference to professional education.

Assessment of learning both theoretical and clinical using appropriate assessment strategies

• Identification, selection and combination of assessment approaches and strategies is based on a coherent and logical understanding of the requirements of applied competence and integrated assessment and meets the criteria for credible, trustworthy, feasible, and valid assessment.
• Assessment validly and reliably measures expected learning outcomes, in particular the higher-order learning that characterizes higher education.
• Student creates assessment tools with objectives that have consistent, measurable criteria.
• Assessment and grading defines and protects academic standards.

 
III. Learning Units:

Unit 1: Conditions for learning
Unit 2: Learning Domains and Learning Objectives
Unit 3: Variations in teaching and learning strategies
Unit 4: Tools for the trade: Designing and using media to enhance teaching
Unit 5: Assessment Strategies
Unit 6: Clinical Skills Teaching and Learning