This module is designed to enable you to develop skills in all aspects of teaching, including self-reflection and evaluation. Content will include the construction and initiation of teaching plans, the use of recent developments in health psychology research to inform teaching content and preparation for, and teaching of small and large groups. Other relevant professional issues relating to teaching health psychology will be covered, including student and peer evaluations of teaching performance, issues concerning delivery of material, and the use of educational packages and virtual learning environments. Students will learn how to be reflexive in their teaching practice, and how to build upon their experiences.

1) Case Study (Maximum 3,000 words), weighted at 50%. You will be required to write a detailed report which systematically describes how you have planned, designed and delivered a series of 5 teaching sessions in Health Psychology. You must describe in detail how you assessed training needs, identified training programme structure and content, and selected training materials, and how you assessed learning outcomes. You should include examples of materials used in the sessions and a teaching plan in the Appendix. Outcomes 1 – 4.

2) Evaluation (Maximum 3,000 words), weighted at 50%. You must evaluate the series of teaching sessions described in the Case Study, including examples of any student evaluation forms used and an observer's report (up to 500 words). You should identify aspects of the sessions that were successful and those that were less successful and describe how you have adjusted your teaching in the light of unforeseen circumstances. You should explore changes made as a result of your learning about your teaching and as a result of feedback and reflection. In addition, you should make suggestions for improvements for future teaching sessions. Outcome 5.

All units within the module will need to be passed.

There will be opportunities for formative feedback you are able to ask for comments on: (1) a detailed plan of the assessment given by the module leader and (2) a full draft of the assessment by your supervisor.

You will be required to deliver a series of teaching sessions to two different groups of students (one of whom must be health professionals). You will be supported to do this through teaching workshops (16 hours) which will introduce you to contemporary theory and research in learning and teaching as well as the practical skills required, additionally you will have tailored individual supervision sessions with your supervisor (4 hours) and the module leader (4 hours).

The remaining independent study (426 hours) will include extended reading, developing teaching plans, delivering teaching sessions, and reflecting on teaching practice in addition to writing up the case study and evaluation

Web based databases to review current relevant literature in electronic database format. Internet access. Thompson library, Resource rooms (Psychology and General in Science Centre). Computer terminals. Also, the Observation laboratory will be used for the teaching practice session.

You must satisfy these admission requirements: Hold an honours degree recognised by the British Psychological Society as offering Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership AND Have completed British Psychological Society Stage One training in Health Psychology (a BPS accredited MSc in Health Psychology) at a Merit or equivalent.

Dent, J. & Harden, R.M. (2013). A Practical Guide for Medical Teachers, 4th Edition. UK: Elsevier.

Race, P. (2014). The Lecturer’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Fourth Edition. London: Routledge

Fry, H., Ketteridge, S., & Marshall, S.A. (2014). A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Abingdon: Routledge.

Michie, S. & Abraham, C. (eds) (2004) Health Psychology in Practice. Oxford: BPS Blackwell.

1. Conceptualize, design, plan, deliver and assess a series of 5 teaching sessions for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding in health psychology at the forefront of the discipline.
(Analysis, Communication, Knowledge & Understanding, Problem Solving)

2. Use oral and written skills relating to small and large group teaching/training (and including individual tutoring), and use different teaching approaches including face-to-face teaching such as lectures, seminars and discussion groups.
(Communication, Knowledge & Understanding, Application)

3. Select teaching techniques appropriate to the characteristics of the person/group and the setting in which they are taught. This will include the use of educational packages and/or distance learning programmes, including booklets, video and audio-taped information, and other written material designed to promote health behaviour change in patients, the general population and/or in health professionals.
(Learning, Knowledge & Understanding, Application)

4. Exercise largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations within the teaching and training environment and demonstrate how to adjust your teaching plan in the light of unforeseen problems.
(Problem Solving)

5. Evaluate critically the teaching sessions which have been designed and delivered, and demonstrate a systematic acquisition and understanding of learning and teaching through the course of the five sessions.
(Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Reflection)

This module is designed to enable you to develop skills in all aspects of teaching, including self-reflection and evaluation. Content will include the construction and initiation of teaching plans, the use of recent developments in health psychology research to inform teaching content and preparation for, and teaching of small and large groups. Other relevant professional issues relating to teaching health psychology will be covered, including student and peer evaluations of teaching performance, issues concerning delivery of material, and the use of educational packages and virtual learning environments. You will learn how to be reflexive in your teaching practice, and how to build upon your experiences.