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Clinicians as Educators Effective Teaching Skills Micro-Credential (10 ECTS) NFQ Level 9 RCSI Leading the World to Better Health
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Clinicians as Educators
This Module aims to support and promote the development of our role as a teacher and assessor in clinical practice and is in essence a “Teach the Teacher “course – 10 ECTS. As well as gaining insight into educational theory the module is very practical in its approach and will ensure improvement of your clinical bedside and classroom teaching and assessing skills. Scholars will have lots of opportunity for peer and faculty discussions on clinical teaching experiences and challenges and will gain insights into developing solutions. Tips for engaging large and small groups, using technology to enhance student learning and practicing giving feedback are all components of this practical skills based course. Scholars will further develop your teaching and presentation skills with feedback from your peers and faculty. Completion of this module will result in your development and refnement of the following skills: • Lesson Planning • Practical teaching and presentation skills for small and large groups • How to be student centred • How to manage challenging behaviours • Peer assisted learning • Feedback skills development • How to be refective and evaluate your teaching skills • How to write a teaching philosophy statement • How to start and structure your teaching portfolio
Dr Marie Morris PhD, MSc, PGDipHEd, SPCAP, BSc Hons, DPSN, RGN. FFNMRCSI Head of Academic Programmes and Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Surgical Education.
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Assessment Methods
Learning Outcomes
You will self-assess and have peer assessment in an informal, safe setting with feedback facilitated by experts.
On successful completion of this module, scholars will:
Formative Assessment will occur as follows: i. Assessment as learning – following a
microteaching session student will self-assess and refect on the activity, identify learning and discuss alternative approaches to the session ii. Assessment for learning – peers will formatively
assess students during the microteaching session and provide verbal feedback within the peer group and individual written feedback.
Summative
• Be able to plan and organise teaching sessions for large and small groups • Have developed their teaching and presentation skills • Be able to identify and utilise appropriate teaching resources • Devise a teaching/lesson plan for an educational event • Devise an assessment strategy for an educational event • Devise an evaluation strategy for an educational event
iii. Assessment of learning – you will plan, deliver
and evaluate an online micro-teaching session. You will submit a 3,000-word teaching portfolio including lesson plans, written refections on their microteaching session and their learning in the modules.
Delivery and Design This module will incorporate synchronous online classes with no in person component. The content is delivered 100% ONLINE. • Buddy system – Buddies to make contact at least once between classes – can be face-to- face, web based or video call. • Weekly discussions via discussion boards. • Compilation of a teaching portfolio.
ECTS: 10 NFQ Level: 9 Duration: 5 Weeks “teaching” Mode of Study: Online Zoom Start date: 13 January 2027 Fees: €1,100
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Modules DAY 1: 13 JANUARY 2027 THE SCIENCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Students discuss their experiences of effective and ineffective teaching challenges. • Peer Observation of Teaching and giving Feedback. • Introduction to the Process of Learning Learning Science • Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - Basic Assumptions • Professional Identity as a Teacher • “An Effective Teacher" • Student Centred Learning DAY 2: 21 JANUARY 2027 THE ART OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Explore Teaching and Learning Strategies for small and large group teaching. • Students learn lesson planning theory and practice writing a lesson plan for a micro teaching session. • Challenging students and their management. Students experiences and challenges with assessment of learning.
DAY 3: 9 FEBRUARY 2027 THE SCIENCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Students discuss previous experiences of receiving feedback. • Exploring Giving Feedback – Theory – Practice giving feedback. • Repeated practice incorporating changes following feedback.
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DAY 4: 25 FEBRUARY 2027 MICRO - TEACHING ASSESSMENTS Group A: Micro-teaching Group B: Teaching Philosophy statements Scholars carry out Student led-micro teaching. Following a microteaching session student will self-assess and refect on the activity, identify learning and discuss alternative approaches to the session. DAY 5: 26 FEBRUARY 2027 MICRO - TEACHING ASSESSMENTS Group A: Teaching Philosophy statements Group B: Micro-teaching Scholars have designated time to complete and upload a draft teaching philosophy statement and will receive Faculty feedback for inclusion in their Teaching Portfolio.
COURSE TIMETABLE Date
Time
Event Type
Location
Wednesday, 13 January 2027
9:00-16:00
Faculty-led Interactive Discussions
Online - Zoom
Thursday, 21 January 2027
9:00-16:00
Faculty-led Interactive Discussions
Online - Zoom
Tuesday, 9 February 2027
9:00-16:00
Faculty-led Interactive Discussions
Online - Zoom
Thursday, 25 February 2027
9:00-16:00
Assessment
Online - Zoom
Friday, 26 February 2027
9:00-16:00
Assessment
Online - Zoom
Submission
Moodle
Friday , 19 March 2027
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Entry Requirements To be considered eligible for the programme, you must: • A medical doctor - Bachelor of Medicine Degree Level 8 NFQ • Applications are welcome from all Healthcare Professionals interested in participating. However, priority will be given to Medical Doctors.
Dr. Farah “What I liked about this course is that it was a practical way of learning different teaching styles, rather than just theoretical knowledge, it was designed for the real world setting based on the challenges that we notice in the clinical setting. I would absolutely advise anyone who would like to enhance their clinical teaching skills to consider this course. If you are passionate about improving healthcare education as a clinician this course is absolutely for you.”
• Allied Health professionals also need a Level 8 NFQ to apply
English language proficiency Candidates must have one of the following: • IELTS >6.5 (or equivalent) achieved in all sections (Reading, Writing, and Oral or equivalent must be submitted. • Exempt if complete undergraduate or postgraduate studies full time in the medium of the English language (three or more years, cumulatively).
Documents to submit with Application • Full CV – that includes the following: ~ Employment information - Job title/Level/ Location • Proof of sponsorship (where applicable) • Evidence of English language qualification* (where applicable)
Dr Daniel Okhaigbe “The Clinicians as Educators module was an invaluable experience that enhanced my teaching skills and deepened my understanding of medical education principles. The practical approach and expert guidance prepared me to effectively educate and mentor others in clinical settings.” PAGE 6
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