Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education (MOOC STATUS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT- (8 WEEKS COURSE)

About the Course

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.

Work Expectations
This 8 week course is comprised of podcasts, reading, and on-line discussions. Students should anticipate a moderate workload (approximately 6-8 hours/week) that incorporates individual reading assignments, on-line discussion, and group work. Basic assessments of understanding take the form of on-line thought questions, reflections, and brief multiple choice questions. Participants will also provide examples of teaching within their own contexts, working together to solve educational challenges. While no specific pre-requisite knowledge is required, this course will be most beneficial to individuals who are actively engaged in a health professions setting such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, social work, and public health.

Course Syllabus
The course will begin with a general discussion of adult learning theory followed by an overview of the development of intended learning outcomes and the assessment of those outcomes. This background will serve as the foundation for creating intentional educational interventions and facilitate the selection of instructional techniques. Videos and links to other educational resources will be provided within each Module. However, the following resources will be referenced throughout the course and individuals may wish to purchase their own copies of the following: 1. Curriculum Development for Medical Education : A Six-step approach. Edited by Kern DS, Thomas PA, and Hughes MT. The Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore. 2009. http://www.chegg.com/textbooks/curriculum-development-for-medical-education-2nd-edition9780801893674-0801893674? trackid=cdb2554c&autosuggest=1&uqry=curriculum+development+for+medi&ii=1 2. Understanding Medical Education: Evidence, theory, and practice. Edited by Swanwick T. Association for the Study of Medical Education. Wiley-Blackwell. 2010. http://www.chegg.com/textbooks/understanding-medical-education-1st-edition9781405196802-1405196807? trackid=2e145e00&autosuggest=1&uqry=understanding+medical+edu&ii=1 3. A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers. Edited by Dent JA and Harden RM. Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier. 2009. http://www.chegg.com/textbooks/a-practical-guide-for-medicalteachers-3rd-edition-9780702031236-0702031232?trackid=ee14f6f6&ii=1

Course Format
1. Module 1 Adult Learning Theory 01.01 Learning styles and motivation 01.02 Metacognition 01.03 Social learning 01.04 Professional identity formation 1. Module 2 Intended Learning Outcomes 02.01 Blooms taxonomy 02.02 Millers pyramid and clinical competence 02.03 Dreyfus model of skill acquisition 1. Module 3 Instructional design and individual assessment 03.01 Multiple-choice question writing 03.02 Skill assessment 03.03 Oral presentations 03.04 Rubrics and standardization 1. Module 4 Instructional techniques: Knowledge Transfer

04.01 Active learning in large lecture formats 04.02 Supportive questioning 04.03 Big Ticket technique 1. Module 5 Instructional techniques: Skill Development 05.01 Simulation 05.02 Teaching with data 05.03 Clinical reasoning 1. Module 6 Instructional techniques: Attitudes 06.01 Reflection 06.02 Feedback 06.03 Incorporating art, music, and theater 1. Module 7 Instructional techniques: Teaching with technology 07.01 Large lecture formats 07.02 Synchronous vs. asynchronous formats 07.03 High fidelity clinical simulations 1. Module 8 Application of instructional methods (capstone) 08.01 Within learners specific context 08.02 Sharing best practices with other

Grading Policy
Students who earn a 70% average on the quizzes and complete 70% of peer assessment activities will earn a Statement of Accomplishment. A Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction will be provided to those individuals who earn a 95% average on the quizzes and complete 95% of peer assessment activities.