Engaging Students in their Learning

This module aims to develop your teaching skills and builds on the “Teaching Effectively” module delivered in Semester 1. The module will introduce you to the techniques and strategies of teaching groups and you will have an opportunity to develop and practise your skills through role-play and simulations. The module will focus on how to engage learners in their learning, what that means and how to do it?  Strategies examined include (1) incorporating active learning strategies into sessions and (2) using technologies to support teaching and promote student interest. Approaches to skills teaching in simulated and practice settings are also addressed.  The module is delivered using blended learning including (1.5 days workshops) and is delivered over 12 weeks.  The module is comprised of four units:

Unit 1: Small Group Teaching
Unit 2: Skills Teaching
Unit 3: Using Technology to Support Teaching
Unit 4: Student Engagement

Target Market
This module is multidisciplinary and welcomes applications from healthcare professionals from the wider multidisciplinary team (including medical doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists).

Prerequisite

• Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals currently working in an Irish primary care setting.
• Have an opportunity to teach in their current practice.
• To meet the module learning outcomes you must undertake a minimum of 10 hours of teaching.