TSP Learner Objectives

At the end of the year-long program, scholars will be able to:

1. Analyze how learning theory relates to design of curriculum and educational activities.

• Assess different learning theories
• Apply theories to learning knowledge, attitudes and skills
• Assess the research evidence related to different learning theories
• Analyze the successful use of technology to enhance learning

2. Demonstrate the ability to use various teaching methods appropriately matched to the knowledge, attitudes and skills to be taught.

• Analyze the relationship between learning theory and teaching
• Determine elements of instructional design
• Master various teaching strategies
  • Large group
  • Small group
  • Simulations
  • Clinical
  • Strategies appropriate to changing behavior and attitudes
• Develop expertise in giving feedback

3. Determine the steps in curriculum development and evaluation

• Identify different curricular models
• Describe the process in curriculum development
• Develop program evaluations
• Determine how to identify the costs of a curriculum
• Analyze approaches for obtaining informed consent for curricular research
• Analyze the relationship between accreditation and curriculum.
• Develop a faculty development program.

4. Master various assessments of learning

• Demonstrate ability to interpret reliability and validity of measures.
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment strategies
• Design assessments including
  • Attitudes
  • Performance
  • Surveys
• Select appropriate course and instructor evaluations.
• Design a program evaluation

5. Develop leadership skills and career plans

• Plan one's own career development
• Analyze the roles and expectations for educational leadership
• Analyze the role of mentors in career development
• Assess educational leadership opportunities within and outside the university

6. Develop skills in educational research sufficient to propose, conduct, analyze and present a study.

• Write a proposal that has a defined research problem, well designed with appropriate measurement and analytical plan.
• Select appropriate designs and measures for given research questions
• Devise an analytical plan with assistance as needed that addresses power, analytical challenges, missing data, and procedures
• Identify characteristics of accepted and rejected studies
• Write an abstract for medical education research
• Critique an educational research article