Learning And Teaching: Theories Processes And Strategies In Health Professional Education

This course may be of interest to health professionals with an interest in health professional education. You will study theories related to learning and teaching applicable to health professional educators and teachers. Through exploring major learning theories such as behaviourism, cognitivism and humanism amongst others, this course will assist you in developing an understanding of the various learning theories in relation to facilitating learning.

You will have an opportunity to practice peer teaching skills with fellow health professionals, enabling you to develop the competences required to demonstrate the application of a range of approaches to facilitating learning.

You will be taught by a team of passionate academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility.

You will be a taught in a stimulating and supportive learning environment that draws on expert knowledge, research and applied practice.

Teaching and assessment

You will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars and guided study, which will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment.

Assessment will include submission of an essay (50% of marks) and a presentation (50% of marks). Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

The University of Huddersfield operates an attendance monitoring system.Further details can be found in the Attendance Monitoring Policy.