ESME introduction to teaching and learning in the health professions
Accelerated pathway
About the course
Our introduction to teaching and learning in the health professions is an introductory level course, covering the essential skills required by health professions educators.
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences as a teacher and a learner, and the optional assessment focusses on demonstrating that you understand how to apply the concepts and ideas presented in the course to your own practice.
The overall aim of this course is to equip teachers with a solid understanding of the principles underpinning effective teaching and learning, as well as with a range of tools and techniques to incorporate into their own practice.
This course aims to support educators to consider the multiple roles they may be expected to perform, focussing on three elements:
- what makes a ‘good’ teacher;
- the practicalities of designing, delivering and assessing education;
- and the multifaceted professional identity of the teacher.
By the end of the course you should have developed a sound understanding of what it means to be a health-professions’ educator in the 21st century and begun to consider how you manage your professional development as an educator.
Modules
This course covers 6 modules that use a blend of activities including video, audio, reading, practical and reflective activities and quizzes:
- Roles of the teacher
- Designing and planning learning
- Teaching and facilitating learning
- Supporting learners
- Assessment
- Educational leadership and management/equity, diversity and inclusivity
Study format
This is a 6-week facilitated course with the opportunity to join weekly sessions where you can engage with like-minded professionals and experienced colleagues to share your understanding of the key concepts as well as furthering your knowledge.
In addition, you’ll have access to our online learning platform and a range of resources especially designed to support directed self-learning.
You should expect to spend around 8-10 hours per week engaging with the learning materials plus a further 10-20 hours preparing your assignment.
Facilitated sessions
| Module | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Roles of the teacher | TBC | TBC |
| Module 2: Designing and planninglearning | TBC | TBC |
| Module 3: Teaching and facilitating learning | TBC | TBC |
| Module 4: Supporting learners | TBC | TBC |
| Module 5: Assessment of learning | TBC | TBC |
| Module 6: Leadership and management/equity, diversity and inclusivity | TBC | TBC |
All sessions are accessible in the AMEE-ESME Learning and Development Hub.
Registration
Registration is currently closed.
If you are interested in taking the course in the near future then please complete our registration of interest form.
AMEE members receive a 20% discount on this course.
AMEE members in resource constrained settings should contact our Courses Team to receive their 50% discount.
