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HPE/540
Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education

Course level: Graduate

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3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

This course focuses on selecting and developing teaching strategies to facilitate student learning in health professions education contexts. Principles of adult learning provide the basis for developing and utilizing effective methods for different student learning styles and instruction modalities.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

  • Identify characteristics of adult learners.
  • Examine the motivation of adults in the learning environment.
  • Identify needs of adults for effective learning.

  • Analyze the adult learning process and experience.
  • Explore the implications of learning in the digital age.
  • Explore cognitive development in adulthood.

  • Analyze the role of an educator in an adult education environment.
  • Analyze key skills and characteristics of effective adult educators.
  • Describe the most common challenges for an educator in an adult education or training environment.

  • Analyze the impact of learning styles on adult learning.
  • Determine effective learning strategies.

  • Compare various instructional models.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various instructional methods.
  • Determine effective teaching strategies.

  • Identify appropriate uses of various instructional materials.
  • Design effective instructional materials.
  • Identify appropriate uses of technology in adult education.

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We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

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Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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Before you enroll in a course, check with your school of choice to make sure they will accept your transfer credits and to understand any requirements or limitations. Then you can request your transcripts.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

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University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.