Unit convenor and teaching staff | Unit convenor and teaching staff |
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MASurg or MAMed or MMedPrac or MSurg or DAdvSurg
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Scholars completing this unit will have demonstrated competence in the application of basic educational and research skills that will enhance their professional career, provide them with the skills to critically appraise literature, and enhance their capacity for leadership and education in the workplace.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Presentation of search | 10% | 31/1/14 |
Quiz 2 | 10% | 10/2/14 |
Literature Review | 40% | 14/3/14 |
Educational activity plan | 10% | 1/4/14 |
Education presentation | 10% | 29/4/14 |
Report and reflection | 20% | 7/5/14 |
Due: 31/1/14
Weighting: 10%
Develop database searching skills with your librarian and view videos on iLearn. Develop and present your iterative search strategies to the group in Meeting 2 then submit for assessment.
Due: 10/2/14
Weighting: 10%
Complete the second online quiz designed to test your current understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice, literature searching and critical appraisal.
Due: 14/3/14
Weighting: 40%
In consultation with your clinical supervisor, write a literature review based on the papers identified during your database searches. The review will include critical analysis of the papers retrieved and interpretation of the information to inform the direction of future research and practice. Length: 2000 words. Reference style: Vancouver.
Due: 1/4/14
Weighting: 10%
Presentation of an aspect of your research into adult education for the group.
Written description of an educational acitivity designed by you that is relevant to your practice. The development of the activity will be informed by current thinking in medical education citing research in the area of adult learning and or medical education( you are required to use academic references). It will identify clear learning outcomes and methods of evaluation. Potential barriers to learning and methods of facilitating learning in your target audience should be considered.
Due: 29/4/14
Weighting: 10%
The practical component to this unit is teaching the educational activity that has been developed. This assessment is an in class presentation to discuss the outcomes of your educational activity with analysis of feedback from your audience and reflection on your teaching skills.
Due: 7/5/14
Weighting: 20%
Report on your educational activity with reference to educational theory and literature to support the method and delivery of the activity. Include the experiences you had as a teacher and the feedback you received from your learners. Length: 1000 words.
Technologies used and required:
This Unit has an online presence in iLearn. You will need access to broadband and a computer, as well as the ability to participate in online forums and communicate by email. Students unable to attend the meetings in person will need to participate by Webex. There are six tutorials to attend this semester; 80% attendance rate is obligatory. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact a unit convenor beforehand.
Seminar times and locations:
There will be six meetings for teaching and presentations this semester.
The time of the tutorials is 7am-9am in the ASAM Boardroom. Attendance is in person or via Webex and attendance at 5 out of 6 meetings is required.
Required and recommended readings:
Required and recommended readings are noted each week in iLearn. Some readings will be accessed through e-Reserve via the Unit code AMED884. There is also an extensive list of suggested resources in the Library Libguide for this subject. The Library provides hard copies of some recommended texts (in Reserve and in the general collection) as well as e-books and other online resources. Books, book chapters and journal articles not held by the Library can be requested through the Library Document Supply Service, a free service for postgraduate students and academic staff.
Assessments include presentations to be made to the group, online quizzes and forum participation as well as written submissions. Written work is submitted online through the iLearn platform.
There will be six meetings for teaching and presentations this semester.
The time of the tutorials is 7am-9am and attendance is in person or via Webex. Attendance at 5 meetings is compulsory.
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PLACE |
CONTENT |
Tuesday 14th January |
Boardroom ASAM |
Introduction and database searching |
Tuesday 28th January |
Boardroom ASAM |
Search presentation; Writing a literature review (1) |
Tuesday 11th February |
Boardroom ASAM |
Writing a literature review (2); Critical appraisal |
Tuesday 11th March |
Boardroom ASAM |
Education activity |
Tuesday 1st April |
Boardroom ASAM |
Present educational plan |
Tuesday 29th April |
Boardroom ASAM |
Report and reflect on educational activity |
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Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Internal ASAM Procedures:
Code of conduct
Scholars enrolled in ASAM programs who are also working or observing in Macquarie University Hospital are subject to the Hospital’s Code of Conduct.
Attendance requirements
Students/scholars are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes and other scheduled learning activities, such as clinics, journal clubs and unit meetings, unless special consideration is granted by the unit convenor. If a student/scholar does not attend a minimum of 80% of classes, he/she may not be able to pass the unit.
Penalties for late submissions
Late submissions will be penalised unless special consideration is granted by the unit convenor. The penalty is 10% per week or part thereof.
You must complete all assessment tasks to pass the unit.
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