University_of_TorontoX: Health Professional Teaching Skills – Level 1 – Foundational

by University of Toronto

Course Description

Faculty Development for Health Professionals offers various activities designed to renovate or aid faculty, supervisors, preceptors, field instructors, clinical educators, and status appointees in enhancing competencies in teaching, education, administration, leadership, and research.

What Students Will Learn

Learner-centered teaching techniques to enhance educational effectiveness
Strategies for providing effective, constructive feedback
Best practices in orienting learners to new clinical or educational environments

Pre-requisites or Skills Necessary

Participants should ideally hold a role involving teaching or supervision within health professions, such as a mentor, instructor, or administrative position in a clinical or educational setting.

What the Course Will Cover

Orienting the learner in a new educational context
Effective methods and techniques for checking in and monitoring learner progress
Foundational strategies for delivering feedback that promotes learning and improvement
Advanced tactics to enhance the value and response to feedback

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for health educators, clinical supervisors, program administrators, and any individuals involved in faculty development or educational leadership within health professions.

Real-world Application of Skills

Learners can implement these skills in clinical teaching scenarios, enhancing both their personal teaching effectiveness and the learning experience of their students. The course techniques can also be used to develop tailored training programs, improve learner engagement, and foster a supportive educational environment.

Syllabus

Week 1: Orienting the Learner

This module focuses on effective strategies for orienting new learners to specific clinical or educational environments.

Week 2: Checking In

This period emphasizes continuous engagement with learners through effective 'check-in' strategies to monitor progress.

Week 3: Feedback 1: Doing It Right

The focus is on mastering the delivery of constructive feedback using tested methods and techniques.

Week 4: Feedback 2: Adding Value

This module enhances feedback mechanisms to ensure they are comprehensive, timely, and foster a positive teaching and learning environment.

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