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NS-D00
Dissertation – Professional Education in Practice and/or Academic Settings
This is essentially a module of independent study for students doing the MA Education for the Health Professions. The module will enable participants to show that they can design, conduct and present a sustained conceptual exploration of a chosen study topic.¿
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NS-M02
Leading and Supporting Education in Clinical Practice
This module provides an introduction to leadership, management, mentoring and supervision and supervision theories, styles and concepts situated within a healthcare or educational context. It also introduces students to the approaches and evidence base of leadership management, mentoring and supervision literature and organisational analysis.
Consideration of contemporary leadership, management, mentoring and supervision issues in clinical leadership enables students to gain appreciation of the wider aspects of public service, health systems, health professions education and organisational responses.¿
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NS-M03
Evidencing and Researching Educational Practice
The module will cover the evidence base for many of the common concepts of learning and instruction that are currently in use in the higher education generally, particularly the education of healthcare professionals. These will include learning theories, learning styles, feedback, cognitive load theory, retrieval practice and the science of learning. These will all be considered in detail, alongside their application to the context of the education of health professionals.¿The module also aims to develop participants¿ awareness of the key issues, principles and practice of educational research and to provide the knowledge and understanding required to conduct small-scale research into their own practice.
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PM-254C
Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth
Amcan addysgol y modiwl yw galluogi'r myfyriwr i ystyried ymarfer cyfoes ym maes Meddygaeth yn y Deyrnas Unedig. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys deall y rheoliadau proffesiynol, y cyfyngiadau ariannol a'r heriau cymdeithasol a phersonol sydd ynghlwm wrth ymarfer meddygaeth a gweithgareddau gofal iechyd eraill.
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PM-366
Teaching Science
This module is for students with an interest in teaching, science communication, and medicine. Students will complete an enquiry-based research project, based within the field of pedagogy or science communication, with guidance from an academic supervisor. Projects may be completed in collaboration with local schools/colleges, community groups, science outreach programmes (e.g. Oriel Science), in clinical/patient settings, or within Higher Education. Students will engage with workshops and digital resources to introduce various themes surrounding pedagogy and science communication to prepare them for their research project. Students will be required to critically analyse their research findings and produce a teaching or outreach activity/resource. Students will refine their oral and written communication skills to graduate level through an oral presentation and dissertation.
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PM-366C
Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth
Mae'r modiwl hwn ar gyfer myfyrwyr sydd â diddordeb mewn addysgu, cyfleu gwyddoniaeth a meddygaeth. Bydd myfyrwyr yn cwblhau prosiect ymchwil sy'n seiliedig ar ymholiadau, ym maes addysgeg neu gyfleu gwyddoniaeth, o dan arweiniad goruchwyliwr academaidd. Gellir cwblhau prosiectau mewn cydweithrediad ag ysgolion/colegau lleol, grwpiau cymunedol, rhaglenni allgymorth gwyddoniaeth (e.e. Oriel Science), mewn lleoliadau clinigol/cleifion neu ym myd Addysg Uwch. Bydd myfyrwyr yn ymgysylltu â gweithdai ac adnoddau digidol i gyflwyno themâu amrywiol ynghylch addysgeg a chyfleu gwyddoniaeth i'w paratoi ar gyfer eu prosiect ymchwil. Gofynnir i fyfyrwyr ddadansoddi canfyddiadau eu hymchwil yn feirniadol a llunio gweithgaredd/adnodd addysgu neu allgymorth. Bydd myfyrwyr yn mireinio eu sgiliau cyfathrebu llafar ac ysgrifenedig i lefel raddedig drwy roi cyflwyniad poster a llunio traethawd hir.
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PMEM01
Integrated Portfolio
This module enables students to create a portfolio of assignments to support their entry into the research phase of their doctorate. They prepare a detailed plan for their research, supported by evidence and a reflective commentary, building upon assignments completed for PMRM06, 07 and 08. Part time students complete this module in year 2 of the programme. Full time students complete in year 1, alongside the aforementioned modules.
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PMEM0100
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Medical Education
This module provides an introduction to the principles of effective teaching, learning and assessment, and to the perspectives used to guide educational practice across the various contexts where medical and healthcare professionals are trained. Through engagement in theoretical and practical activities, this module will focus on developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours of the expert teacher.¿
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PMEM0102
Evidence Based Education
This module is intended for students undertaking taught courses in education for the health professions, mainly those on the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma and MSc Medical Education. The module will cover the evidence base for many of the common concepts of learning and instruction that are currently in use in higher education generally, particularly the education of healthcare professionals. These will include the science of learning, learning theories, feedback, cognitive load theory, small/large group teaching, common assessment methods, `learning styles¿, artificial intelligence, flipped classrooms, retrieval practice, problem based learning and more. These will all be considered in detail, alongside their application to the context of the education of health professionals. The module includes¿weekly activities and content but is designed to be flexible, for busy working professionals, and so the content can¿be completed in the learners own time at their own pace, supported by optional Q+A.¿
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PMEM0130
Research project in Medical Education 1
This module provides further opportunities for those who are familiar with some research methods and techniques but may benefit from supervision to advance their knowledge and skills educational research and evaluation. The current module aims to enhance the research skills and education and writing for publication by supporting learners to undertake a small-scale research or evaluation project in healthcare education.
Alongside PMEM0230, this module provides further opportunities for those who are familiar with some research methods and techniques but may benefit from supervision to advance their knowledge and skills in: (i) a particular educational research or evaluation area (ii) conduct small research/evaluation project related to their educational practice (iii) enhance their writing for publication skills within the educational field (iv) gain experience in peer-reviewing of educational proposals/manuscripts.
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PMEM0201
Research Methods in Education
This module equips students with the skills needed to conduct educational research. It covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to data collection, emphasising a pragmatic alignment between research methodology and the specific problem under investigation. Students will examine practical techniques for gathering data, explore methods for analysing different types of data, and address key considerations in research design. The module also provides a thorough grounding in the ethical principles underpinning research practice.
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PMEM0202
Innovations and Trends in Medical Education
This module invites participants to engage with contemporary trends and emerging developments in medical and healthcare education. Through critical dialogue, engagement with key debates, and appraisal of current evidence, participants will develop a deeper understanding of emerging trends and the transformative impact of the latest innovations on educational practice. The module creates space to question assumptions, examine new technologies, and evaluate transformative approaches influencing the future of teaching and learning in healthcare.
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PMEM0203
Curriculum Development in Medical Education
The current module will focus on discussing issues related to the curricula in medical and healthcare education from theoretical, evidence-based and practical perspectives. This module aims to develop participants¿ awareness of contemporary issues. Curriculum development is defined in a broader sense encompassing issues related to the organisation and structure of content delivered a session, module, programme or across an institution. It will focus on critical discussion and appraisal of exiting curriculum models, as well as the evidence-based around current/emerging topics within the field.
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PMEM0230
Research Project in Medical Education 2
The current module aims to enhance learners¿ research skills and their capacity for scholarly writing for publication by supporting them to undertake a small-scale research or evaluation project in healthcare education. Alongside PMEM0130, this module offers further development opportunities for participants who already have some familiarity with research methods and techniques, and who would benefit from structured supervision to advance their knowledge and skills in: (i) a specific area of educational research or evaluation; (ii) the design and conduct of a small-scale research or evaluation project aligned with their educational practice; (iii) scholarly writing for publication within the field of education; and (iv) peer review of educational research proposals and manuscripts.
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PMEM025
Mentoring and Supervision
This module aims to develop participants¿ awareness of the key issues, principles and practice of mentoring, educational and clinical supervision both from an individual and organisational perspectives. Through engagement in theoretical and practical activities and reflection, participants will enhance their skills and practice in supporting others professional development.
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PMEM0330
Research Dissertation
The current module aims to enhance the research skills and education and writing for publication by supporting learners to undertake a small-scale research or evaluation project in healthcare education. This module provides further opportunities for those who are familiar with some research methods and techniques but may benefit from supervision to advance their knowledge and skills in: (i) a particular educational research or evaluation area (ii) conduct small research/evaluation project related to their educational practice (iii) enhance their writing for publication skills within the educational field (iv) gain experience in peer-reviewing of educational proposals/manuscripts.¿
