The application of sound curriculum
design principles is critical for any education program undertaking course development. Strong curriculum design communicates the intended learning outcomes to both learners and educators. When overlooked in higher education contexts, trainees may feel
confused and misunderstand the learning goals or standards for success. Trainees may feel they are constantly trying to solve the puzzle of what educators expect. And educators may be quick to react to new trends or pressures from trainees, without consideration
to the overall plan and vision of the program. A strong program evaluation plan can ensure that the vision is realized and that trainees graduate at the expected standard. An evaluation plan can also effectively identify areas that need improvement.
Join members of the UME curriculum team who will share practical examples of curriculum innovations, and work with you to apply them to your teaching tasks. You will have the opportunity to find out how Generalism, Collaborative Integration, and Constructive Alignment can make your teaching more effective. During each workshop, you will choose two innovations and apply them to your teaching deliverables.
Following the principles of adult education and professional development, the Advanced Certificate of Education at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (ACES) program has been designed to acknowledge faculty members’ prior learning experiences (PLEs) and ongoing education development activities that can be demonstrated to be aligned with the current Schulich values and education programming.