HLSC3006

Teaching Health Practitioners

Faculty of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Ourimbah	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

HLSC3006 allows students to build on their experiences as learners to develop skills as effective teachers. The workshop and tutorials will cover theories of adult education, effective teaching in the tertiary sector and active participation in clinical and/or non-clinical teaching. Students will be required to maintain a teaching portfolio. All assessment items must be submitted to be eligible to pass the course.

Failure to complete the teaching component will result in failure of the course. An evaluation of teaching must be included in the Teaching Portfolio to pass this assessment item.

Objectives

As a result of successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe tertiary education theory
2. Develop learning objectives and outcomes
3. Apply education theory to participation as a tutor in clinical and non-clinical education
4. Apply teaching methods appropriate to the group of learners, the mode of study and the subject material
5. Apply tertiary education theory to a reflective and critical evaluation of personal, peer and team member educational
opportunities
6. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication with social and cultural sensitivity.

Content

1. Adult education theories and principles
2. Models of learning
3. Communication skills
4. Clinical and non-clinical teaching at a University level
5. Curriculum planning and review

Replacing Course(s)

ORHL3006

Transition

Not applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Not applicable

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Workshop

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	Teaching component - students are required to complete and evaluate a total of 21 hours of teaching resource development, clinical or non-clinical teaching. This is an Essential Assessment Criteria.
Other: (please specify)	Assessment Item 1 - assesses Objectives 1-6 and provides evidence for your developement as a teacher. Reflective Teaching Portfolio (100%) - Teaching philosophy and goals 25% - Summary of teaching activities 25% - Critical reflection of teaching activities 25% - Evaluation of teaching 25%

Contact Hours

Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Field Study: for 21 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Completion of Year 2 School of Health Science programs
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-First Aid Certificate
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration

Timetables