Online Educational Resources | Education Development Unit
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Duration The duration of the programme is 1 year full time or 2 years part time. Delivery is via a flexible mode of blended learning with face-to-face block components on-campus; off-campus components of self-study with weekly mediated interactive group sessions on our e-learning platform; unlimited interactive peer sessions; working on and submitting assignments; completing structured reflective tasks, and applying theory to authentic practice. The self-study component contains structured tasks relevant to each participant’s work context and submitted tasks receive formative feedback. These tasks form the basis of the summative assignment for each course or make up aspects of a summative teaching portfolio. Practical workplace experience consists of participants drawing on their present work situation and applying theory to their work situation. Assignments are based on actual work situations and on implementing change to current own practice. |
Purpose of Qualification The programme is based on adult learning principles. The educational methodology encourages critical engagement with relevant theories related to teaching, learning and assessment. The courses cover current thinking, practice and research in the field of health professional education. A strategic goal of the programme is to contextualise health professional education within the Primary Health Care Approach to inspire health professionals to participate in the transformation of the health system. |
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Delivery II: NOT Available in this OER
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