Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	Learning and Teaching
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Birmingham Medical School
Module Code	01 19266
Module Lead	Michael Mitchell
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-1 hours Tutorial-2 hours Project supervision-2 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-10 hours Guided independent study-40 hours Total: 55 hours
Exclusions
Description	It is important for medical students to graduate with some skills in teaching as it forms a significant component of their future clinical careers. In this module students will be introduced to some core ideas in teaching and learning and will then plan and deliver a teaching session to their peers. Students will also be expected to reflect in writing on their own teaching and the teaching of others.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Plan and teach a small group lesson using good practice in all aspects; Reflect on and critically evaluate your own and others’ teaching sessions.
Assessment	19266-01 : Teaching and Learning Project : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Students will be assessed on their ability to plan and deliver a lesson, and on their ability to reflect constructively in writing on their teaching and must pass the module overall. Students will submit their teaching plan and critically reflective essay and deliver their teaching activity with individual deadlines agreed at the start of the module with their tutor. Students will be assessed on their preparation for and delivery of the teaching activity and the critically reflective essay according to an agreed mark scheme. Preparation and Delivery 50% Reflective Report 50% Reassessment: Students will be required to complete all elements as in the first attempt.
Other	None
Reading List	http://www.readinglists.bham.ac.uk/readinglist/show/id/8526