PAR-40004 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 04 March 2025
PAR-40004 - Curriculum design and session planning
Coordinator: Karl Gimblett Tel: +44 1782 7 33061
School Office: 01782 733928
Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2024/25
The Curriculum design and session planning module is a part-time, 15 credit module. It is designed to complement the UK Professional Skills Framework (UKPSF): this module can be optionally selected as part of the PG Medical Education programme.
The module is designed for individuals working within a medical education environment. Its focus is to explore the values and beliefs of what students should know and how they come to know it. Learners will be introduced to contemporary medical education in which the curriculum achieves a �symbiosis� with the health services and communities in which medical students learn. The assessment criteria for this module ensure that learners demonstrate the underlying links between the curriculum and health service provision and that a responsive attitude to changing values is needed to ensure curricula remain effective and fit for purpose.
The module is designed for individuals working within a medical education environment. Its focus is to explore the values and beliefs of what students should know and how they come to know it. Learners will be introduced to contemporary medical education in which the curriculum achieves a �symbiosis� with the health services and communities in which medical students learn. The assessment criteria for this module ensure that learners demonstrate the underlying links between the curriculum and health service provision and that a responsive attitude to changing values is needed to ensure curricula remain effective and fit for purpose.
Aims
This module aims to give students an understanding of the theory underpinning curriculum design, development and implementation and also the ability to critically appraise a curriculum
Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/par-40004/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
define curriculum and distinguish between formal, informal and hidden curricula: 1
analyse and evaluate learning aims, objectives, competencies and outcomes with different curricula: 1
evaluate different learning strategies in relation to outcome: 1
discuss the relevance of educational environment, climate and support for student learning within a curriculum: 1
analyse and critique models of curriculum development: 1
discuss the influence of stakeholders, regulation and society upon curricula: 1
identify and evaluate different strategies for determining learning needs: 1
evaluate and suggest changes to decolonise a curriculum: 1
analyse and evaluate learning aims, objectives, competencies and outcomes with different curricula: 1
evaluate different learning strategies in relation to outcome: 1
discuss the relevance of educational environment, climate and support for student learning within a curriculum: 1
analyse and critique models of curriculum development: 1
discuss the influence of stakeholders, regulation and society upon curricula: 1
identify and evaluate different strategies for determining learning needs: 1
evaluate and suggest changes to decolonise a curriculum: 1
Study hours
15 hours synchronous online teaching
15 hours asynchronous online teaching
120 hours researching and writing the assignment
15 hours asynchronous online teaching
120 hours researching and writing the assignment
School Rules
Applicants should be graduate, or equivalent, health professionals preparing for or currently engaged in teaching
Description of Module Assessment
3000-word essay to critique a medical curriculum with reference to the literature.