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University of Michigan

Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

This course provides those involved in educating members of the health professions an asynchronous, interdisciplinary, and interactive way to obtain, expand, and improve their teaching skills. These skills can then be applied within their own professional context, with a variety of learners, extending across many stages. After completing this course, learners will: 1. Understand educational theory as it relates to health professions education 2. Match instructional methods with desired educational outcomes 3. Learn a variety of applied teaching techniques 4. Share successful teaching strategies Suggested resources will include educational videos, individual readings, recommended reference books, and crowd-sourced recommendations. All students should have dependable access to the internet with video streaming capabilities. Some students may want the ability to utilize on-line video conferencing as well.

Status: Technology Strategies
Status: Teaching
IntermediateCourse21 hours

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DK

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2020

This course help me explore strategies to make didactic lectures more interesting .The modules on 'Reflections" was very informative .

MR

4.0Reviewed Oct 23, 2016

Nice instruction and instructor but if i do not have any idea about health education, it would have been difficult to me. we need also some more details (larger course).

DS

5.0Reviewed Jan 29, 2022

Wonderful, informative course with a knowledgeable, engaging instructor. I learned a lot. Thank you!

AR

5.0Reviewed Sep 19, 2023

The course was very well organised. The course facilitator was great. The assignments and assessments were very well thought out. Overall it was a great experience.

SM

4.0Reviewed Jun 13, 2021

Good Course! Interesting Content. Appropriate difficulty and workload. Well made and well structured.

JP

5.0Reviewed Sep 7, 2017

Very informative and helpful for educators in the health profession, specially those with limited background on educational principles.

MF

5.0Reviewed Dec 3, 2022

Great course, that teaches us the methods and instruments of teaching, and how it is appropriate under what situations. Would love to see more courses from the wonderful instructor.

IH

5.0Reviewed Jul 25, 2023

A wonderful course that has contained all the aspects of health profession , I would recommend for every healthcare professional.

CN

4.0Reviewed Sep 2, 2020

Great guidance and feedback from peers. Great ideas to integrate technology to clinical practice

SM

5.0Reviewed Nov 7, 2017

Quiz 03.02 is very vague in what answer is expected. Even after several tried I was unable to complete the quiz. Please look into the issue. Otherwise the course content and delivery is excellent

SA

5.0Reviewed Aug 23, 2019

This is a very useful and interesting course. I have enjoyed going through the study materials. It will be better if I can engage active discussion with the instructor.

EO

5.0Reviewed Oct 25, 2016

Really enjoyed Dr Stalburg's lectures and pleasant speaking voice. Would recommend this course.

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