Short courses
The Education Development Unit (EDU) in the Department of Health Sciences Education is making available to staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences online courses that can be completed at participants' own pace.
This includes a training module aimed at tutors and a module on Teaching and Learning aimed at teachers. There is no set schedule, start or end dates for the different topics or due dates to accomplish tasks.
We will be adding more topics as the course is rolled out. The Vula sites are active from 28 February 2022. Please email shaneel.nutt@uct.ac.za if you would like to be added to the Vula site. Kindly note that our self-paced online courses are best viewed on a laptop/ desktop.
Self-paced modules
Teaching and learning
The key focus of the teaching and learning module is to equip educators of health sciences students with the knowledge and tools that will enhance the learning process of students. This self-paced module includes readings and/ or PowerPoint presentations, YouTube videos and a section to test your knowledge for each topic.
- Topics
- Teaching and learning in HS
- Active learning
- Classroom teaching
- Workplace based learning
- Teaching groups
- Feedback
- Remote teaching with technology
Tutor training
- The tutor training and development online self-pace learning material provides basic teaching and classroom management knowledge and strategies for tutors.
- Topics
- Tutor roles and responsibilities
- What is learning
- Vygotsky’s model of teaching
- How to facilitate learning?
- How to facilitate inclusive learning?
- How to give feedback?
- How to teach a practical or clinical skill?
- Topics
Innovative Teaching using Technology (iTuT)
This CPD accredited course is designed for educators, clinicians and teaching professionals who would like to integrate e-learning technologies into their teaching strategies. It may also be of general value to those who are interested in learning more about some of the most commonly used technologies, or would like to implement them in their interaction with students but are not sure how to do so.
This course is aimed at individuals who are not experienced users of e-learning technologies. For more information see this PDF. To register your interest, please complete this form.