This course introduces health science professionals to the fundamentals of education. Student will learn the principles of teaching and learning, while balancing theoretical perspectives with practical application. It will emphasize the learning process, the needs and characteristics of learners, and strategies for instruction and evaluation. This course includes instruction of strategic, assessment principles, and evidence-based practice.

Knowledge about teaching theory is valuable for understanding why some strategies promote learning more than others. Learning the theories of teaching and learning will allow course participants to understand how and why people learn. Equipped with this knowledge, course participants can make more informed decisions around design, development, and delivery of learning.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400-500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200–300 words. APA style formatting, in-text referencing with a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed resources is required on all posts and replies. 

Teaching Plan and Learning Assignments (4)

1. Developing a Teaching Plan Assignment: Students will use the graphic organizer document in Canvas to develop a teaching plan. Students will choose one from a series of topics to develop course objectives using Bloom’s taxonomy. Each course objectives should include 2-3 unit/module level objectives that support the course objectives.
2. Learning Objectives and Materials Assignment. Based on Assignment #1, In this assignment, you will continue to build upon the previous assignment in creating a fictional course. Using the template, please develop module/unit level objectives that align with the Course Objectives.  In the second table, create teaching materials that align to the course objectives. In the module content table, you may select a real source or create the title of a fictious source that aligns the module. Please use feedback from the previous assignment to make any modifications.
3. Evaluation and Assessments Assignment. Using the given template/table, include at least one assessment or evaluation for each Module unit objective. Using feedback from the prior assignment, please develop module level objectives that align with the course level objectives. Then you are asked to develop and assessment or evaluation for each module level objective. In your description please describe the assessment or evaluation and then explain how the assessment or evaluation will help the learner meet the module level objectives come if they successfully complete the assessment or evaluation.
4. Final Teaching and Learning Plan Assignment. Using the feedback you have received on previous assignments, please use the template to finish the syllabus/teaching plan.