Critical Learning Skills Course in Medical Education at King Saud University

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Learning Skills (Academic year 1434-1435) College of Medicine, King Saud University

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Contents Contents Topics Topics 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 General information General information Introduction and course description Introduction and course description Goals and Objectives of the course Goals and Objectives of the course Teaching and Learning Modes Teaching and Learning Modes Contents and specific objectives Contents and specific objectives Assessment of students & course evaluation Assessment of students & course evaluation 5 5 6 6 7 7 Prescribed and recommended resources Prescribed and recommended resources 8 8 9 9 Appendix (portfolio) Appendix (portfolio) Schedule Schedule

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department GENERAL INFORMATION Course Title: Learning Skills Course Code & Number: SKLL 101 Credit Hour: 2 Course Duration: 12 weeks Course Dates: 1st of September to 30th of November Course Committee Dr. Hamza Abdulghani Dr. Mahmoud Salah Dr. Farah Ahmad Dr. Mohd. Irshad Chairman Member Member Member

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Introduction and course description: The learning skills are critical determinants of success in a learner centered model. It is important for medical students to develop the sound of learning habits which will help them to successfully continue in their professional life. These habits include the identification of their learning needs, selection of what to learn as well as reflect on their learning experience. It is essential to familiarize students with the university environment and enable them reach to an optimum level of the attitude, knowledge and skill required for the profession. This "learning skills" course aimed to facilitate the process of the transition of the students into academic teaching and learning culture through specific learning skills and self motivation to succeed in their academic studies.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Goals/Objectives of the Learning Skills Course Be familiar with university, academic organization and student support systems. Outline the educational approach at the College. Utilize available resources effectively. Identify principles of adult learning. Identify different learning styles, and explain their own styles. Improve skills of reading for understanding and comprehension. Explain the concepts, principles and practice the process of learning in small group. Explain group dynamics and behavior that affect the group process. Create learning objectives that are reasonable and obtainable for his learning plan. Take responsibility about their learning as an independent learner. Enumerate the principles of evidence-based practice and demonstrate the skill of information gathering and management. Manage their time and set his priorities. Communicate effectively with patients and their peers Demonstrate professional behavior expected from medical students. Recognize symptoms of stress and develop the ability to handle their stress and anxiety appropriately. Describe the different methods of self, peers, tutors and program evaluation.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Teaching and Learning Modes: In an integrated curriculum like our curriculum, we use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure that learning meets the different needs of the students. These strategies include: Small group discussion; role play, video presentation Tutorial/seminars Lectures/exercise Including learning portfolio which is a proved tool to help the students to integrate their learning and increases the students responsibility for managing their own learning and finding learning opportunities and developing their patents.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Contents and specific objectives

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Contents Orientation to curriculum content, regulation student support system and resource utilization. Rationales and principles of learning in a small group. Process of problem/case-based learning. Role of a tutor and other group members Introduction to evidence-based medicine and information gathering and management. Deep v/s superficial learning. Professional medical students. Self-directed learning skills and construction of learning issues. Learning skills in the class room. Presentation skills. Communication skills. Time management. Stress management. Introduction to student s assessment and how to prepare for examinations. Program evaluation and constructive feedback.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Specific Objectives of each session: Session-1: Orientation to curriculum contents, regulation student support system and Resource utilization. Explore your expectation to participate in making the course more towards student-centered Demonstrate the understanding of the description, key topics and the main theme of the course. Explore and clarify your concerns about the course and the courses. Localize different facilities available for them like students' support system, library, internet access, cafeteria and so forth. Enumerate the different section in library which will help them in using library Apply the searching abilities to search some topics or subject in medical data- base.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-2: Blackboard Training It is a learning management system (LMS). Every student is having his/her own user name and password. On blackboard schedules and course material provided by the course organizer & results are available.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-3: Become a PBL Student Year 1 Explanation of the rational of learning in a small group Enumeration of the principles of small group. Explanation the dynamic of small. Identification of student s roles in a small group.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-4: Learning how to learn Definition of Learning & learning principles. comparison and contrast undergraduate versus secondary school learning. Identification of different types of learning Application of these learning principles to our daily learning activities.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-5: Time Management: Identification of the importance of TM Planning of our schedules effectively Enumeration of Time wasters and how to escape from them. Identification procrastination signs & tackle it

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-6: Introduction to Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) Demonstrates an understanding of evidence- based approach. Use all research sources of EBM data-base. Differentiation between primary and secondary data sources. Demonstration of the positive attitudes towards its application to daily clinical practice.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-7: Communication skills: Understanding the principles of effective communication. Differentiation between active and passive communication. To demonstrate the ability to effectively use verbal, non- verbal communication and body language. Work with some scenarios/pre-recorded video of communication skills by analyzing and giving comments and feedback. Role play &/or record their own video in safe environment, in small group and give and receive feedback by peers and tutors.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session 7:Stress Management Definition of stress Identification of the types of stress Explanation of the mechanisms of stress Identification the relation of stress and our health Enumeration the stress management strategies

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-8: Professionalism & Ethics in Medical Education Definition of Professionalism. Identification of some professional & unprofessional behaviors. To recognize it as an important part of the curriculum.

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-9: Introduction to Medical Search Using Medline Objectives of literature search Methods of finding relevant literature? Electronic Journals (Features/Advantages) Database management (Reference Manager)

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Session-10: Introduction to Medical Search Using Medline By the end of the session the students should be able to: Objectives of literature search Methods of finding relevant literature? Electronic Journals (Features/Advantages) Database management (Reference Manager)

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Assessment of students & course evaluation: Introduction of learning portfolio at the beginning will be an important step for evaluation of overall progress of students. Assessment Methods and scores will be applied through Portfolio (see the guidelines in appendix 1) in Assignment I 40% (Time Management) Assignment II 60% (30% + 30%) [Any two of the Remaining 8 Topics( Excluding first lecture) ]

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Prescribed book: Hmeo-Silver, C. E. & Barrows, H.S. (2006) Goals and strategies of a problem-based learning facilitator. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 1. 21-39. Azer SA (2008). Navigating Problem-based learning. Sydney: Elsevier. Recommended Resources: Schmidt HG: Foundations of problem-based learning: some explanatory notes. Medical Education 27:422-432, 1993 Sweller, J., Van Merrienboer, J., & Paas, F. (1998). Cognitive architecture and instructional design . Educational Psychology Review 10: 251-296 Barr RD and Tagg J: From teaching to learning- a new paradigm for undergraduate education. Change, Nov/Dec. 1995: 13-25 (also available online at http://critical.tamucc.edu/- blalock/readings/tch2learn.htm) Abbat & Abbat. Teaching for better learning. 2nd edition. 1992. WHO Publication. ISBN: 9241544422. Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004). Problem-based learning: What and how do students learn? Educational Psychology Review, 16, 235-266. Armstrong E: A hybrid model of problem-based learning. In: Boud D and Feletti G (editors): The challenge of problem-based learning, 137-149. London, Kogan Page, 1991

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Lecture title Lecture title Group Group Date Date Time Time Lecturer Lecturer Monday Male A 9-10am 2 September 2013 Wednesday Dr. Dr. Hamza Hamza Abdulghani Abdulghani Male B 10-11am 1.Introduction 1.Introduction to learning skills course to learning skills course 4 September 2013 Monday Female 8-9am Dr. Farah Ahmad Dr. Farah Ahmad 2 September 2013 Monday Male B 1-2pm 2 September 2013 Dr. Dr. Hamza Hamza Abdulghani Abdulghani Tuesday 2.Introduction 2.Introduction to the reformed to the reformed curriculum curriculum Male A 11am-12pm 3 September 2013 Wednesday Female 10-11am Dr. Farah Ahmad Dr. Farah Ahmad 4 September 2013 Tuesday Female 1-2pm Eng. Ayah Fayyad Eng. Ayah Fayyad 3 September 2013 3.Blackboard 3.Blackboard Training Training Male B 11am-12pm Wednesday Mr. Mr. Diab Diab Mahmoud Mahmoud Male A 1-2pm 4 September 2013 Male B 8-9am Monday Female 10-11am 2 September 2013 4.Becoming 4.Becoming a PBL student Year 1 a PBL student Year 1 Prof. Prof. Samy Samy Azer Azer Tuesday Male A 10-11am 3 September 2013

King Saud University College of Medicine Medical Education Department Monday Male A 1-2pm 9 September 2013 Tuesday 10 September 2013 Thursday 12 September 2013 Sunday 15 September 2013 Monday 16 September 2013 Wednesday 18 September 2013 Thursday 19 September 2013 Thursday 19 September 2013 Thursday 3 October 2013 Thursday 3 October 2013 Tuesday 22 October 2013 Tuesday 22 October 2013 Wednesday 6 November 2013 Wednesday 6 November 2013 Wednesday 6 November 2013 Dr. Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoud Salah Salah 4. Time 4. Time management management Male B 1-2pm Dr. Farah Ahmad Dr. Farah Ahmad Female 11am-12pm Male A Male B 9-10am 1-2pm Dr. Dr. Hamza Hamza Abdulghani Abdulghani 5. Learning 5. Learning how to learn how to learn- -General principles General principles Dr. Dr. Noura Noura Rowais Rowais Female 11am-12pm Male A 8-9am Dr. Dr. Yaser Yaser Adi Adi 6. Introduction 6. Introduction to Evidence to Evidence- -based medicine based medicine Male B 9-10am Dr. Dr. Hayfaa Hayfaa Wahabi Wahabi Female 9-10am Male B Male A 10-11am 11am-12pm Dr. Dr. Mahmoud Mahmoud Salah Salah 7. Stress 7. Stress management management Dr. Dr. Nehal Nehal Khamise Khamise Female 9-10am Male A Male B 11am-12pm 1-2pm Dr. Dr. Yaser Yaser Adi Adi 8. Information 8. Information Gathering: searching Internet Gathering: searching Internet for Medical References for Medical References Dr. Dr. Lubna Lubna Al Al- -Ansary Ansary Female 11am-12pm Male A Male B 8-9am 9-10am Dr. Dr. Amr Amr Jamal Jamal 9. Professionalism 9. Professionalism in Medical Education in Medical Education Dr. Nada Al Dr. Nada Al- -Yousefi Yousefi Female 10-11am Male A 10-11am Prof. Prof. Sulaiman Sulaiman Al Shammari Shammari Al 10. Doctor 10. Doctor Patient Communication General Patient Communication General principles principles Male B 11am-12pm Wednesday 6 November 2013 Dr. Dr. Noura Noura Rowais Rowais Female 11am-12pm

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