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Principles of Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care Professions Education

Key Information


Programme Type

Short Course

Delivery

Blended Learning

Award

PG Credit

Cost

£810

Next Start Date

March 2025

Course Overview

This course has been designed to meet the needs of registered and practicing professionals such as nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and radiographers.

It aims to help participants effectively carry out their educational duties in both academic and practice settings by providing them with solid understanding of the principles of learning, teaching, and assessment. The overall aim of this course is to ensure that participants are confident and capable practitioners in clinical teaching and practice education.

Key Features

Aligned with NHS career framework

Ten week duration

Part time

Designed to meet the needs of experienced practicioners

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How You Study

This course takes a blended learning approach which is supported by the University's Virtual Learning Environment.

The content has been designed to provide you with opportunities to engage in reflective learning, giving you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to support learning and assessment practice in both academic and practice environments.

This course will aim to cover:
- Introduction & application of Learning Theories
- Designing and planning learning & teaching activities
- Learning & Teaching strategies
- Reflection on learning experiences
- Engagement of others
- Assessment & Feedback
- Supporting Learning
- Peer review

How you are assessed

You will be assessed through a 1500 word summative assessment

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