Formal debate as a teaching tool
Dr Sue Thorpe gives an overview of how debates are used to develop a number of skills including critical thinking, teamwork and in-depth study.
Category: Medical Sciences
Teaching psychological research methods through a pragmatic and programmatic approach
Dr Patrick Rosenkranz, Senior Lecturer School of Psychology Medical Sciences What did you do? We took an action research approach to re-design, implement and evaluate a module guiding students through a programmatic and pragmatic research cycle. These revisions allowed for a move away from tutor-led, direct instruction and built in more opportunities for collaborative and Read more about Teaching psychological research methods through a pragmatic and programmatic approach[…]
Lab assistants scheme, School of Biomedical Sciences
Professor Christopher Baldwin, Professor of Biomedical Education Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (Case Study from the School of Biomedical Sciences) Science, Agriculture and Engineering What did you do? A scheme for students to work as paid part-time Lab Assistants in research laboratories. Who is involved? The Senior Technician runs the scheme for up to 20 UG Read more about Lab assistants scheme, School of Biomedical Sciences[…]
Early career mentoring network
Dr Tom Smulders, Senior Lecturer Institute of Neuroscience Medical Sciences What did you do? Developed a mentoring network for ECRs Who is involved? Any academic staff in FMS and all PhD students and post-docs in FMS. How do you do it? Academic staff members volunteer to have their names listed as potential mentors. We also Read more about Early career mentoring network[…]
Institute of Health and Society postgraduate research quarterly newsletter
Dr Heather Brown, Lecturer Institute of Health and Society Medical Sciences What did you do? Produced a quarterly newsletter for PGR Institute of Health and Society students. Who is involved? Heather Brown, students contributing. How do you do it? Gather content material e.g. student achievements, opportunities, training information, photos, and produce a newsletter which gets Read more about Institute of Health and Society postgraduate research quarterly newsletter[…]
Feedback Foghorn
Find out how ePortfolio is used in the School of Biomedical Sciences to allow students to view their feedback for all modules in one place.
Combining interactive voting technology and high-fidelity patient simulations in the lecture theatre
Dr Clare Guilding, Dean of Academic Affairs Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Medical Sciences What did you do? We incorporated SimMan into pre-clinical pharmacology teaching, to build a deeper level of understanding of the subject and place the patient at the heart of the learning experience. SimMan is a high-fidelity patient simulator who can be programmed Read more about Combining interactive voting technology and high-fidelity patient simulations in the lecture theatre[…]
Biomedical Science students use blogs to develop their public engagement and communication skills
Dr SarahJayne Boulton, Teaching Fellow School of Biomedical Sciences Medical Sciences What did you do? Encouraged Biomedical Science students to use blogs to discuss issues in the field. Who is involved? Sarah Jayne Boulton and third year students in Biomedical sciences. How do you do it? Sarah Jayne runs a module for third years which Read more about Biomedical Science students use blogs to develop their public engagement and communication skills[…]
Flipped classroom with associated workbook, video blogs and an inter-seminar group quiz to apply knowledge
Dr Clare Guilding, Dean of Academic Affairs Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (Case Study carried out in the School of Medical Education) Medical Sciences What did you do? Used a flipped classroom approach to teaching mathematical concepts around drug dosage calculations, producing a workbook and associated video blogs to facilitate learning. Who is involved? Stage 1 Read more about Flipped classroom with associated workbook, video blogs and an inter-seminar group quiz to apply knowledge[…]
Continuous practical assessment at the School of Dental Sciences
The School of Dental Sciences describe their approach to assessing clinical and professional skills and knowledge.