LCMS704 Supervisory Models of Education
This module will provide students the opportunity to develop effective supervisory skills for clinical education. Students will explore theoretical models and practical strategies of educational supervision, with a focus on fostering learner progression, engagement and wellbeing. The module encourages reflection on the supervisory relationship, feedback practices, and the creation of psychologically safe and inclusive learning environments. Complex challenges such as supporting learners in difficulty and navigating institutional culture are critically examined.
Designed to support students in developing supervisory confidence and reflective capacity, the assessment for this module is a 3000-word report or guidance document outlining supervisory approaches relevant to their own teaching context. Students will apply feedback models, evaluate supervision frameworks, and design strategies that promote inclusion and learner support.
Students will benefit from the expertise of educators and clinicians experienced in supervision and feedback, and will be supported to integrate theory with workplace relevance through interactive workshops, peer learning, and critical reflection.
This module is designed for healthcare professionals who engage with teaching as part of or alongside their clinical practice.
LCMS705 Principles of Clinical Education
This module will provide students the opportunity to explore foundational learning theories and their application within clinical education. Through critical engagement with educational literature, students will develop a theory-informed approach to teaching. The module encourages reflection on barriers and enablers to workplace learning, and supports the integration of inclusive, active teaching strategies into everyday practice.
Designed to support students in developing pedagogical confidence and reflective insight, the assessment for this module includes a critical appraisal of a teaching session, supported by structured reflection and engagement with relevant theory. Students will be guided through reflective practice using worked examples, one-to-one tutor support, and a dedicated journal template to foster deliberate and meaningful reflection.
Students will benefit from the expertise of educators and clinicians across healthcare and veterinary disciplines, and will be supported to apply their learning to authentic teaching contexts that promote learner engagement, inclusivity, and professional development. This module is designed for healthcare professionals who engage with teaching as part of or alongside their clinical practice.