The nature of education in healthcare is constantly changing. Professionals need to ensure that their knowledge and practice are up to date to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of patients or service users. Educational delivery therefore requires constant updates and revisions to ensure the ongoing contemporary requirements of professionals are met. The context of educational settings is also shaped by political agendas at local and national levels. This module assists with the identification of the social, economic and cultural factors that shape contemporary agendas. It is also vital to recognise that the knowledge, principles and values related to teaching and learning also change over time. Educators must critically engage with trends associated with the teaching and assessment of diverse groups of learners. In addition, the module considers influences such as equality, inclusion and diversity, leadership and management, and multi-professional learning.

A 4,000-word critical analysis of contemporary issues shaping teaching and learning in healthcare settings. This will draw upon examples from the student’s own practice.

This assignment will demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes (1-4) for this module (weighted 100%.)

The assignment should address the student’s own area of professional practice, which considers a contemporary issue applicable to education within healthcare. Tutor support to assist in the development of an assignment aim will be essential.

Formative guidance will be provided in Blackboard forums, email and MS Teams/telephone tutorials.

The primary learning strategy utilised within this module is independent learning. The foundation and direction for your learning will be through the virtual learning environment, Blackboard. This will direct you to the key content and theoretical concepts. It provides a platform for your independent reading and reflection upon how the theory can be applied to your own teaching practice.

A variety of sources will be utilised, including narrated PowerPoint Presentations as well as more interactive activities such as identification of your own learning style, formative quizzes, article critique, and online discussion forums.

Your practical experience of teaching in health or social care settings will be the basis for reflection and discussion in the online discussion forums; you will be encouraged to reflect on your teaching strategies and student feedback.

Scheduled teaching and learning activities (20):
Online Lectures, videos, interactive discussion and tutorials

Guided independent study hours (180):
Online tasks and discussion (10)

Assignment writing, reading and researching (170)

Module Learning Outcome
1.To demonstrate awareness of current knowledge, principles, and values in relation to the role of education in healthcare settings.
University Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding; Learning

Module Learning Outcome
2. To demonstrate understanding of the complexity of contemporary influences upon teaching and learning, recognising social, cultural, and economic factors.
University Learning Outcome
Application; Knowledge and Understanding

Module Learning Outcome
3. To critically reflect upon how contemporary issues within your professional specialism relate to the basis of teaching delivery.
University Learning Outcome
Analysis; Reflection

Module Learning Outcome
4. To identify and convey how teaching practice responds to current political, professional, and organisational agendas within healthcare.
University Learning Outcome
Communication; Enquiry

For successful completion of this module, you are required to have access to your own computer and good internet access. This includes access to PowerPoint for the summative assessment.

Bagshaw, A. & McVitty, D. eds. (2019) Influencing Higher Education Policy: A professional guide to making an impact. London: Routledge

Bartram, B. ed. (2020) Understanding Contemporary Issues in Higher Education: Contradictions, complexities and challenges. London: Routledge

Marshall, S. (2019) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Enhancing academic practice. London: Routledge.

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This module will help you to evaluate the contemporary role of education in healthcare. Professionals need to ensure that their knowledge and practice are up to date to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of patients or service users. Educational delivery therefore requires constant updates and revisions to ensure the ongoing contemporary requirements of professionals are met. This module assists with the identification of the social, economic and cultural factors that shape contemporary agendas. It is also vital to recognise that the knowledge, principles and values related to teaching and learning also change over time. Educators must critically engage with trends associated with the teaching and assessment of learners. This module helps you to establish contemporary issues related to your professional specialism, which will help to contextualise the research you undertake in your Master’s Dissertation or Project Based Change module.