This module will form the foundation module of the Masters in Health Professions Education programme and will introduce students to theories and principles relevant to teaching and learning in the healthcare setting. It will allow students to explore different educational approaches relevant to their practice and to develop the ability to organize and manage teaching in the workplace. It will help students explore the challenges of, and opportunities for, synthesizing educational theory and practice and provide students with a basis from which to systematically and critically investigate their own teaching practice.

Principles of learning and teaching Introduction to advanced pedagogical principles and teaching strategies. Learning in the classroom Learning in the workplace Reflective learning Skills & simulation in Health Professional Education Technology Enhanced Learning Facilitating Inter-Professional Learning Teaching and assessing professionalism in Health Professions Education

Compare and contrast individual perspectives on learning and teaching with a range of theoretical models. Describe strategies that promote innovative instruction and learner engagement. Compare and contrast a range of technologies available to teachers in health professions education and evaluate their effectiveness. Design and organize a teaching session. Employ a range of methods that help students become active participants. Demonstrate appropriate skills for facilitating an effective learning environment. Evaluate different methods of teaching and assessing professionalism in health professions education. Examine opportunities for interprofessional learning within your own professional setting.

Examine one's own skill and philosophy as a teacher and its impact on student learning. Reflect critically on one's status as a role model for students' professionalism development. Reflect critically on one's own professionalism teaching and assessment experiences.

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This module will be delivered through a virtual learning environment (Sulis) with an additional full face to face teaching day for those undertaking the blended learning format. The teaching methods used will model the syllabus (lectures, case-based and simulated learning, workshops, e-learning and independent learning) modeling modern day teaching and learning methods in healthcare education. This approach will provide students with insight not only into the pedagogical concepts relevant to teaching and learning but also into the broad range of instructional methods available for practice (Knowledgeable). An explorative approach of practitioner enquiry will be generated through case-based and e-learning opportunities encouraging students to analyze and interpret information, to develop innovative evidence based ideas and to effect change within their own community of practice and beyond (Pro-active & Creative). Reading lists will provide initial guidance on a range of materials and an open discussion forum available to support learning throughout the module and act as a means to giving feedback (Articulate). Students will be introduced to self and peer evaluation, and critical reflection will be encouraged by practicing giving feedback to each other through an online forum (Collaborative & Responsible).