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      Topic 1: Workplace-based learning (WBL) situations and learning theories

      This topic addresses the different learning theories involved in WPBL. Some of these may have been addressed before in module 2. You will also learn about important considerations while designing a WPBL session.

      This topic covers the subtopics 

       1.1 Traditional and workplace-based learning 

      1.2 Social Constructivism 

      1.3 Educational theories in WBL

      Learning Outcomes

      At the end of this topic, you should be able to:

      • Identify different WPBL situations
      • Explain different learning theories (LT) applicable to WPBL
      • Compare and contrast WPBL to traditional learning settings
      • Mention important future developments in WPBL
      Topic 1 addresses CLO1: Apply theoretical principles in designing a workplace-based learning activity

       

      (Total SLT = 13 Hours)

    • Guidance

      Dear students, 
      Kindly complete the learning materials and activities below according to the sequence and participate in the forum. We recommend completing the suggested readings and the quiz, where provided.

      In the course presentations and the interactive videos we have quizzes. 

      We will examine the learning theories that you had learned previously and apply these to the workplace setting. We will compare traditional learning and learning in the workplace. 

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      Topic 1: Knowledge check: Pre topic H5P
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      Receive a grade

      Complete this activity before you begin engaging with the topics in this section. 

    • Please generate an image for workplace-based learning situations and learning theories in the clinical w... - Generated by AIWorkplace-Based Learning Situations and Learning Theories

      In this topic, we examine the important learning theories applicable to the workplace. Kindly watch the learning videos in the arranged sequence. 

      This topic will require approximately 13 hours (780 mins) of student learning time. 

    • Learning Videos

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      Topic 1.1: iLecture: Traditional and workplace based learning H5P

      This iLecture compares traditional and workplace-based learning. Kolb's learning cycle and the concerns of clinical teachers about WPBL are also addressed.

      This will play for approx 10 to 11 mins. 100 minutes of student earning time is recommended.

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      Topic 1.2: iLecture: Social Constructivism H5P

      Social constructivism and the zone of proximal development are explored. This resource provides the session's learning objectives, an interactive video, and links to the slides used to prepare the video.

      This lecture will play for approximately 11 minutes. 100 minutes of student learning time are recommended

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      Topic 1.3: iLecture: Educational theories in WBL H5P

      In this I Lecture Educational theories and the ones of special relevance to WBL are addressed. 

      This lecture will play for approx 11 mins and requires approx 110 mins of student learning time. 

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      Topic 1: Video: Zone of proximal development URL

      This short 2 minute video introduces the zone of proximal development. 

    • Lecture Notes

      This section provides the PDF of the slides used to prepare different presentations.

      All lecture notes can be printed, if required.

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      Topic 1.1: Lecture Notes: Traditional and WPBL File

      These lecture notes provide the PDF version of the slides of the L Lecture on comparing traditional and workplace-based learning. Kolb's learning cycle and the concerns of clinical teachers about WPBL are also addressed.

      There are 8 slides requiring approx 30 mins to complete.

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      Topic 1.3: Lecture Notes: Educational Theories in Workplace-based Learning File

      These lecture notes provide the PDF version of the slides of the i Lecture during which Educational theories and the ones of special relevance to WPBL are addressed. 

      There are 14 slides requiring approx 1 hour (60 mins) to complete.

    • Suggested Reading

      These materials will help you gain a deeper understanding of this topic. Also look through the list of references that has been provided previously. 

    • Suggested Reading

      These materials will help you gain a deeper understanding of this topic. Also look through the list of references that has been provided previously. 

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      Topic 1: Reading: Enhancing the connection between the classroom and the workplace File

      This systematic review synthesizes the existing evidence about educational interventions that aim to enhance the connection between learning in the classroom and its application in the workplace.

      There are 9 pages to be read requiring approx. 27 mins of learning time. 

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      Topic 1: Reading: Clinical learning File

      Experience-based learning (ExBL) is a comprehensive model of medical students’ practice-based learning, which complements competency-based education to prepare new doctors to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care is examined in this paper.

      There are 8 pages to be read requiring approx. 24mins of learning time. 

    • Learning activities

      These activities provide quizzes to check your understanding of the topic. Also engage and post in the forum discussions. 

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      Topic 1: Discussion: Forum discussion URL
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      Please create an image for an academic online discussion forum. - Generated by AIKindly highlight key theoretical principles of Workplace based learning in about 250 words. Provide feedback on at least one submission by a peer in your cohort.

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      Topic 1: Knowledge check: post topic Quiz
      Students must
      Make attempts: 1

      Kindly complete this post topic knowledge check to determine your knowledge of the areas addressed in this topic. 

    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Topic 1 : Take Home messages

      This provides an overview of topic 1.

      • Workplace-based learning (WBL) is less structured, relies on available resources, offers limited feedback, and includes uncertain educational value.
      • Key theories in WBL include Kolb's experiential learning cycle and social constructivism.
      • WBL should consider learners, patients, the environment, regulators, and administrators.

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