Your critical review:
• So far in this module you have considered theories of teaching and learning and the advantages / disadvantages of certain methods-including their theoretical underpinnings and contextual appropriateness.
• make sure that you provide a general overview and critique of your chosen educational theory / approach.
• Some of you may wish to compare and contrast 2 educational approaches. Please remember, any more than 2 approaches will make it difficult to construct an adequate critique within the constraints of the assignment word count.
• Application of the theory/approach under discussion to the chosen healthcare / learner context should be evident in your narrative.
• Your submission should include a critical review of ONE educational approach in terms of evidence for its application and effectiveness as a method for facilitating learning in healthcare settings.
• So far in this module you have considered theories of teaching and learning and the advantages / disadvantages of certain methods-including their theoretical underpinnings and contextual appropriateness.
• Remember, this assignment is limited to 2000 words (+/- 10%). The 2000-word total refers to your essay i.e., it does NOT include your reference list. Penalties will be applied if the variation in total word count for this assignment is more than +/= 10%.
This assignment has been designed to assess learning outcomes 1 & 2 for this module:
1. Compare and contrast the contributions of different philosophical perspectives and psychological theories to current practice in healthcare education.
2. Describe and critically evaluate the challenges, opportunities and benefits of using different teaching methods.
Structure
Presenting your review (this is a suggestion as there are many ways of structuring your assignment):
o Introduction: clearly stating what you intend to cover with a brief introduction to the healthcare learning context
o Brief consideration of the origins of your chosen approach and how it has been used in education (a more general section, so keep brief)
o Critical presentation of your chosen educational theory/ies or approach in the chosen healthcare context: what does it look like in practice, how effective is it, why, and in which learning contexts
o A conclusion: Can your chosen approach be used to teach effectively in healthcare contexts? Are there any limitations / benefits to its use?
