- Level Professional
- Duration 21 hours
- Course by University of Michigan
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About
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.Modules
Getting Started
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
3
Readings
- Introduction
- Syllabus
- Help us learn more about you!
Lesson 01.01 - Learning Styles and Motivation
1
Assignment
- Quiz 01.01 - Motivation and Learning
5
Discussions
- Discussion 01.01a
- Discussion 01.01b
- Discussion 01.01c
- Discussion 01.01d - Behaviorist
- Discussion 01.01d - Constructivist
1
Videos
- 01.01 - Learning Styles and Motivation
1
Readings
- READ: Adult Learning Theory (Unit 01)
Lesson 01.02 - Metacognition
2
Discussions
- Discussion 01.02a
- Discussion 01.02b
1
Videos
- 01.02 - Metacognition
Lesson 01.03 - Social Learning Theory
3
Discussions
- Discussion 01.03a
- Discussion 01.03b
- Discussion 01.03c
1
Videos
- 01.03 - Social Learning Theory
Lesson 01.04 - Professional Identity Formation
1
Assignment
- Quiz 01.04 - Reflective Judgment Quiz
1
Videos
- 01.04 - Professional Identity Formation
1
Readings
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Lesson 02.01 - Bloom's Taxonomy
1
Assignment
- Quiz 02.01: Learning Domains
1
Peer Review
- 02.01 - Creating ILOs using Bloom's Taxonomy
1
Videos
- 02.01 - Bloom's Taxonomy
1
Readings
- READ: Intended Learning Outcomes (Unit 02)
Lesson 02.02 - Miller's Pyramid and Clinical Competence
1
Videos
- 02.02 - Miller's Pyramid: Clinical Competence
Lesson 02.03 - Dreyfus' Model of Skill Acquisition
2
Discussions
- Discussion 02.03a
- Discussion 02.03b
1
Videos
- 02.03 - Dreyfus Model: Skill Acquisition
Lesson 03.01 - Multiple Choice Questions
1
Assignment
- Quiz 03.01 - MCQ Quiz
1
Videos
- 03.01 - Multiple-Choice Question Writing
1
Readings
- READ: Instructional Design and Individual Assessment (Unit 03)
Lesson 03.02 - Skills Assessment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 03.02 - Skills Assessment
1
Videos
- 03.02 - Skill Assessment
Lesson 03.03 - Oral Presentations
1
Discussions
- Discussion 03.03a
1
Videos
- 03.03 - Oral Presentations
Lesson 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization
1
Assignment
- Quiz 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization
1
Videos
- 03.04 - Rubrics and Standardization
1
Readings
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Lesson 04.01 - Active Learning in Large Lecture Formats
1
Videos
- 04.01 - Active Learning in Large Lecture Formats
1
Readings
- READ: Instructional Techniques: Knowledge Transfer (Unit 04)
Lesson 04.02 - Supportive Questioning
1
Assignment
- Quiz 04.02 - Supportive Questioning
1
Discussions
- Discussion 04.02a
1
Videos
- 04.02 - Supportive Questioning
Lesson 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Technique
1
Assignment
- Quiz 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Items
1
Videos
- 04.03 - "Big Ticket" Technique
Lesson 05.01 - Simulation
1
Assignment
- Quiz 05.01 Simulation
1
Peer Review
- 05.01 Simulation
1
Videos
- 05.01 - Simulation
1
Readings
- READ: Instructional Techniques: Skill Development (Unit 05)
Lesson 05.02 - Teaching with Data
1
Assignment
- In-Video Quiz 05.02 NOAA Data
1
Discussions
- Discussion 05.02a
1
Videos
- 05.02 - Teaching with Data
Lesson 05.03 - Clinical Reasoning
1
Videos
- 05.03 - Clinical Reasoning
Lesson 06.01 - Reflection
1
Peer Review
- 06.01 - Reflection
1
Videos
- 06.01 - Reflection
1
Readings
- READ: Instructional Techniques: Attitudes (Unit 06)
Lesson 06.02 - Feedback
1
Assignment
- Quiz 06.02 Feedback
1
Discussions
- Discussion 06.02a
1
Videos
- 06.02 - Feedback
Lesson 06.03 - Incorporating Art, Music, and Theater
1
Discussions
- Discussion 06.03a
1
Videos
- 06.03 - Incorporating Art, Music, and Theater
Lesson 07.01 - Large Lecture Format
1
Peer Review
- 07.01 Large Lecture Format
1
Discussions
- Discussion 07.01a
1
Videos
- 07.01 - Large Lecture Formats
1
Readings
- READ: Instructional Techniques: Teaching with Technology (Unit 07)
Lesson 07.02 - Synchronous vs Asynchronous Formats
1
Discussions
- Discussion 07.02a
1
Videos
- 07.02 - Synchronous Vs. Asynchronous Formats
Lesson 07.03 - High Fidelity Clinical Simulations
1
Peer Review
- 07.03 High Fidelity Clinical Simulations
1
Discussions
- Discussion 07.03a
1
Videos
- 07.03 - High Fidelity Clinical Simulations
2
Readings
- Post-course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
Auto Summary
Enhance your teaching skills in health professions with this interdisciplinary, interactive course. Led by Coursera, it covers educational theory, instructional methods, and applied techniques over 1260 minutes. Ideal for professionals, it offers flexible subscriptions to fit your needs. Perfect for health educators aiming to improve their teaching strategies.

Caren Stalburg, MD, MA