Unit Outline

In this unit, you will explore the main adult learning theories and how they can inform your teaching and learning in healthcare settings. You will evaluate the effectiveness of various instructional methods, tools and technology for diverse healthcare contexts and audiences. You also will have the opportunity to analyse the principles and strategies for evaluating teaching and examine best practices for providing feedback on teaching and learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Synthesise the main theories of adult learning and their application to teaching practice in healthcare settings.
2.	Evaluate methods of teaching as they apply to the healthcare setting and the diverse needs of learners.
3.	Analyse the principles and approaches of evaluation of teaching and provision of feedback.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Regular monitoring and review have been undertaken.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Essay	Week 6	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Written Paper	Week 9	35 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Essay and video	Week 13	45 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Essay

Task Description:

In this assessment you will synthesise the various learning theories and make connections to your own context and practice.

Further details regarding this assessment are available on the MyLO site for CNA632.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the key elements of the learning theories used in clinical education.	LO1
2	Examine how the learning theories are applied to your healthcare setting.	LO1, LO2
3	Reflect on how the learning theories connect with your own experience and potential application.	LO1, LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Written Paper

Task Description:

In this assessment you will analyse healthcare teaching scenarios and recommend the most effective teaching methods, tools, and technologies for each context.

Further details regarding this assessment are available on the MyLO site for CNA632

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recommend teaching methods which are most effective for the given context, the learning objectives and the diversity of learners.	LO2, LO3
2	Provide a rationale for the recommended teaching method supported by evidence from literature.	LO2, LO3
3	Explain the effectiveness of suggested tools and technologies in each context, providing an evidence-based rationale for each.	LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Essay and video

Task Description:

In this assessment you will evaluate effective feedback in healthcare settings. You will practice giving verbal feedback and critically reflecting on the learning experience and the key skills for giving supportive yet constructive feedback.

Further details regarding this assessment are available on the MyLO site for CNA632

Task Length:

1800 words (equivalent essay and video).

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse effective feedback strategies.	LO3
2	Apply feedback strategies that consider the diverse needs of learners.	LO2, LO3
3	Recognise issues and problems in the feedback approach.	LO3
4	Reflect on the learning process incorporating insights gained from the assessment task and recommendations for improvement.	LO2, LO3
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.