TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEACHING IN VETERINARY MEDICINE - 2019/0

Module code: GCAM013

Module provider

Surrey Institute of Education

Module Leader

LYGO-BAKER Simon (Sy Inst Educ)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Overall student workload

Module Availability

Semester 2

Module content

Assessment pattern

Assessment type Unit of assessment Weighting
Coursework ONLINE ASSESSMENT 1 (750 WORDS) 20
Coursework ONLINE ASSESSMENT 2 (750 WORDS) 20
Coursework ONLINE ASSESSMENT 3 (750 WORDS) 20
Coursework ONLINE ASSESSMENT 4 (750 WORDS) 20
Coursework PEER ASSESSMENT 20

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

Module aims

  •    Provide a critical overview of the technical skills training models available for the veterinary student and their effectiveness
  • Review the current use of haptics and simulators in veterinary training
  • Provide an overview of the communications training tools and methods available for veterinary consultation training and their effectiveness

Learning outcomes

Attributes Developed
1 Critically evaluate possible tools e.g. haptics and simulators for technical skills training within the veterinary practice using appropriate criteria e.g. the 3Rs KCP
2 Critically appraise the communications training methods available for veterinary training including peer assessment KCPT
3 Critically reflect on how the implementation of possible tools may affect your pedagogical practice KCP

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

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Programmes this module appears in

Programme Semester Classification Qualifying conditions
Higher Education MA 2 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module

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