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This module enables participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the process of teaching observation from the perspective of the observer and the observed as a tool for the professional development of clinical teachers. It is a core module in the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education, and is offered as a freestanding module for professional development or as a part of other programmes.

By the end of the module participants are expected to be able to:

• critically evaluate possible models of teaching observation;
• compare benefits of inter- and intra-disciplinary teaching observation;
• compare the perspectives of the observer and the observed;
• consider various theoretical lenses for the guidance of teaching observation;
• reflect upon the relationship between teaching and learning.

Participants attend two seminars held on:

• Wednesday 17th April 2013, 14:00-17:00

• Wednesday 12th June 2013, 14:00-17:00

For more information or to register for this module, please contact Sean Taylor: sean.taylor@kcl.ac.uk

Details of this seminar will be forthcoming.

This two-day course is suitable for academic staff and clinical colleagues. It covers the essentials of theoretical understanding and practical skills required for all those supporting the learning of students on the MBBS programme, although it is equally as usefully for teaching of all healthcare students’ in clinical settings.

Topics covered during the two days include:

• Medical and Clinical Educational Theory and Practice
• Small Group Teaching
• Chairside and Bedside Teaching 
• Patients as Teachers 
• Assessing and Providing Feedback in a Clinical Setting
• Evaluating Practice.

During 2012-13 the course is scheduled on:

• Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 July 2013

To apply please complete the application form (pdf, 80kb) and return Naheeda Niazi.

For more information regarding the course, please contact Dr Michele Westhead at michele.westhead@kcl.ac.uk or telephone 020 7848 3853.