EDUC X461.C - Instructional Strategies in Medical Education

Course Description

You will Identify best practices on instructional pedagogy and adult learning, and explore the shift between traditional, teacher-centered learning focused on the delivery of content, and active, student-centered learning where the emphasis shifts to the collaborative, integrated learning process facilitated by the teacher. The course focuses on recommended principles, concepts and theories used in practice that create effective learning environments. Among the instructional strategies examined for practical use in medical education will be:

• active learning
• flipped classroom approaches
• hybrid learning
• feedback methods

Teaching strategies responsive to diverse needs of medical learners will be explored,as well as reflective practices and self-assessment. A variety of practical classroom, simulation, and clinical teaching strategies consistent with current evidence will be discussed emphasizing teaching methods using technology.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Medical Education : Medical Educator