Program for Educators in Health Professions (May, 2016)

Advances in the science of learning require health care educators to develop and practice new teaching skills consistent with the current knowledge of experiential learning theory. The goal of this Harvard Macy Institute Program is to provide a select group of participants with the knowledge base and skills to enhance their expertise in both conducting an educational project of their own design and taking a leadership role in the educational activities at their institutions.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate how adults learn and incorporate teaching strategies and other methods that enhance learning • Identify the elements of effective curriculum design and plan strategically for curricular change.
• Identify leadership styles that increase the likelihood of acceptance to change.
• Develop organizational plans strategically for educational innovations in your institution.
• Develop skills to deal productively with conflicting responses and resistance to change.
• Incorporate the educational innovations designed within your organization.
• Evaluate the success of your innovative educational project.
• Report the effectiveness and success of your educational innovation to your organization.