bernard k perry ma bsc pgce rsa-dip-tefla (delta) head of basic sciences & foundation programme
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Institute of Health Sciences Foundation Programme Aligning Learning Outcomes Information Technology. Bernard K Perry MA BSc PGCE RSA-Dip-TEFLA (DELTA) Head of Basic Sciences & Foundation Programme Chair of IHS ICT Committee. Topics. IHS Curriculum review process in 2008 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Institute of Health Sciences Foundation Institute of Health Sciences Foundation ProgrammeProgramme
Aligning Learning OutcomesAligning Learning OutcomesInformation TechnologyInformation Technology
Bernard K Perry Bernard K Perry MA BSc PGCE RSA-Dip-TEFLA (DELTA)MA BSc PGCE RSA-Dip-TEFLA (DELTA)
Head of Basic Sciences & Foundation ProgrammeHead of Basic Sciences & Foundation Programme
Chair of IHS ICT CommitteeChair of IHS ICT Committee
IHS Curriculum review process in IHS Curriculum review process in 20082008– incorporating incorporating Oman Academic Standards for Oman Academic Standards for
General Foundation Programmes General Foundation Programmes (2008)(2008)
IT curriculum reviewIT curriculum review– aligning the standardsaligning the standards
Incorporating key Study SkillsIncorporating key Study Skills
TopicsTopics
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PromptsPrompts– Revised IHS Vision (aiming towards higher Revised IHS Vision (aiming towards higher
diploma/degree programmes)diploma/degree programmes)– New Academic Standards for Foundation New Academic Standards for Foundation
Programmes (OASGFP, 2008)Programmes (OASGFP, 2008) ProcessProcess
– An improved curriculum review process An improved curriculum review process devised devised
– Curriculum Advisory Committees establishedCurriculum Advisory Committees established
IHS Curriculum Review – IHS Curriculum Review – 20082008
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Benchmark standards and needs Benchmark standards and needs established established – International (e.g. First Aid)International (e.g. First Aid)– National (e.g. Foundation: OASGFP document)National (e.g. Foundation: OASGFP document)– Needs Analysis within local contextNeeds Analysis within local context
Existing curriculum outcomes compared Existing curriculum outcomes compared with standards: Gap analysiswith standards: Gap analysis
Outcomes revised across programmes and Outcomes revised across programmes and courses, vertically and horizontallycourses, vertically and horizontally
Programmes/Courses restructuredProgrammes/Courses restructured
Key elements of curriculum Key elements of curriculum reviewreview
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Summary of IHS ProcessSummary of IHS Process
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The Curriculum
Review Process
The initial stepsThe initial steps
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The Curriculum
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Standards – for IT Standards – for IT (and other subjects in the (and other subjects in the
GFP)GFP), prescribed in the OASGFP , prescribed in the OASGFP document (2008)document (2008)
Needs Analysis for ITNeeds Analysis for IT– a GFP requirementa GFP requirement– a necessity for IHS students a necessity for IHS students (e.g. web research, (e.g. web research,
data analysis, report writing, presentations, etc.)data analysis, report writing, presentations, etc.)
– Allied Health graduates need familiarity Allied Health graduates need familiarity with computerized health records systemswith computerized health records systems
Steps 1 & 2 – preparationSteps 1 & 2 – preparation
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Aligning the outcomesAligning the outcomes
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The Curriculum
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Existing course objectives
OASGFP outcomes A B C D
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Step 3 – Gap Analysis: Step 3 – Gap Analysis: MappingMapping
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Mapping included whether an Mapping included whether an outcome isoutcome is– Studied (in course materials)Studied (in course materials)– Assessed (formally or informally)Assessed (formally or informally)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES Modules/Courses 5.2.1 Computer Fundamentals IT1: Year 0 Semester 1 IT2: Year 0 Semester 2
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a Describe the main functional blocks of a computer system and how they work in sequence to process information.
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b.1 Identify and describe the function of different hardware components such as CPU, storage systems, types of memories like RAM, ROM etc. and common input and output devices.
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b.2 Compare and contrast different types of computers, including network computers, personal computers, laptops and PDAs.
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b.3 Explain the terms Hertz (incl. MHz, GHz) and byte (incl. KB, MB, GB, TB). S T
c.1 Identify and explain the different types of software: operating systems, application software and programming software.
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c.2 Install and uninstall software applications.
d.1 Identify the requirements for a computer suitable for purchasing for student usage.
d.2 Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer ergonomics (seating, lighting, positioning, ventilation etc.) and explain the common health problems associated with computer usage and ways to avoid them.
d.3 Explain the concept of software copyright.
d.4 Explain the terms shareware, freeware, end-user license agreement.
d.5 Explain the Omani data protection legislation. S T
d.6 Demonstrate basic keyboard skills. S L
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LEARNING OUTCOMES Modules/Courses
5.2.4 Spreadsheets IT1: Year 0 Semester 1 IT2: Year 0 Semester 2
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a Recognise, open, modify, navigate, save and close a spreadsheet application file. S P
b Identify the main components of a spreadsheet window. S T
c Explain the basic uses of spreadsheets. S T
d Create, Open, Save, and Close spreadsheets. S P
e Use the help system effectively. S L
f Identify and use the different menus and toolbars to set up the worksheets. S P
g Demonstrate how to insert, store and manipulate data. S P
h Demonstrate how to handle (Insert, rename, delete, duplicate, move etc.) worksheets. S P
i Generate various formulas using built-in functions and use them appropriately and correctly to solve problems.
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j Demonstrate the formatting of data, cells, rows and columns in a worksheet. S P
k Create and manipulate different types of charts/graphs on the worksheet data. S P
l Explain usage of formulas and functions in a worksheet. S T
m Explain generating various charts and graphs. S T
n Explain how to sort, link and consolidate spreadsheets.
o Demonstrate the understanding of various print options and how to print spreadsheets and charts after appropriate page set-up and pre-view.
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p Demonstrate use of the edit (copy/cut/paste etc) functions. S P
q Demonstrates the ability to reproduce a hand written table as an electronic spreadsheet.
r Demonstrates the ability to perform basic analysis of data using graphs and charts. S P
IT Gap analysis – Example 2IT Gap analysis – Example 2
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IT Gap analysis – all 6 areasIT Gap analysis – all 6 areas
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Some gaps existed, so course Some gaps existed, so course objectives updated to match OASGFPobjectives updated to match OASGFP
Total length to be increased from 45h Total length to be increased from 45h to 60h over 2 semesters (30h course to 60h over 2 semesters (30h course each semester)each semester)
IT2 course to include an introduction IT2 course to include an introduction to Hospital Information Management to Hospital Information Management Systems (to meet MOH needs)Systems (to meet MOH needs)
Some study skills outcomes to be Some study skills outcomes to be included in IT teaching/assessmentincluded in IT teaching/assessment
Gap Analysis Findings for ITGap Analysis Findings for IT
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What had the Gap Analysis for Study What had the Gap Analysis for Study Skills revealed?Skills revealed?– Over 80% of Study Skills outcomes Over 80% of Study Skills outcomes
handled in English, e.g. Oral handled in English, e.g. Oral Presentations, Research for Projects, Presentations, Research for Projects, Time Management…Time Management…
– Many aspects of Time Management also Many aspects of Time Management also covered in other Foundation coursescovered in other Foundation courses
– Presentation media skills are included in Presentation media skills are included in ITIT
Study Skills in ITStudy Skills in IT
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Time Management and similar Time Management and similar “general” study skills to be fully “general” study skills to be fully integrated into all “Core” GFP integrated into all “Core” GFP subjects, including ITsubjects, including IT
Preparation of presentation media Preparation of presentation media (i.e. PowerPoint slides) to (i.e. PowerPoint slides) to taught/assessed in IT (and English)taught/assessed in IT (and English)
Incorporating Study Skills in Incorporating Study Skills in ITIT
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IT Teaching and AssessmentIT Teaching and Assessment IT is essentially competency basedIT is essentially competency based Classes are mostly activity/task basedClasses are mostly activity/task based 3 modalities of assessment 3 modalities of assessment
– Theory: to formally test knowledge and Theory: to formally test knowledge and conceptsconcepts
– Practical: to formally test skills and Practical: to formally test skills and application of knowledgeapplication of knowledge
– Log-book: to ensure assignments and Log-book: to ensure assignments and study skills completed satisfactorilystudy skills completed satisfactorily
Revised Structure of IHS FP Revised Structure of IHS FP Semester 1 Courses Semester 2 Courses
Grand TotalCourse h/wk
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h1 English 1 21 315 1 English 2 18 270 585
2 IT 1 2 30 2 IT 2 2 30 603 Intro to Health
Professions1 15 3 First Aid 2 30 45
4 Maths 1 (Basic) 2 304 Maths 2
(Pure)2 30 60
5 Study Skills 2 305 Human
Biology3 45 75
5 Private Study 1 156 Private
Study*2 30 45
6 Activity Period 1 157 Activity
Period1 15 30
Totals 30 450 Totals 30 450 900
* Includes project work
Oman Academic Standards for General Oman Academic Standards for General Foundation Programs – Oman Accreditation Foundation Programs – Oman Accreditation Council, 2008Council, 2008
MOH Ministerial Ordinances (Karars) 100/1993 & MOH Ministerial Ordinances (Karars) 100/1993 & 167/2008 167/2008 (Establishment of Health Institutes)(Establishment of Health Institutes)
IHS Internal Rules & Regulations (2008-2009)IHS Internal Rules & Regulations (2008-2009) IHS Curriculum Review Process (2007-2008)IHS Curriculum Review Process (2007-2008) IHS Vision, Mission, Goals & Values (2007)IHS Vision, Mission, Goals & Values (2007) Report of the Review of the Foundation Report of the Review of the Foundation
Programme Curriculum, 2008 Programme Curriculum, 2008 (including CAC minutes (including CAC minutes and decisions)and decisions)
IHS Programme Outlines & Course OverviewsIHS Programme Outlines & Course Overviews
ReferencesReferences
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VisionVision To be the premier provider of allied health care education in the region.To be the premier provider of allied health care education in the region. MissionMission Our mission is to graduate highly competent, motivated, adaptable and Our mission is to graduate highly competent, motivated, adaptable and
committed allied health care professionals who, through dedicated team committed allied health care professionals who, through dedicated team work, can provide varied health services to the community.work, can provide varied health services to the community.
Strategic GoalsStrategic Goals The Institute of Health Sciences willThe Institute of Health Sciences will
– develop quality educational programmes in the various allied health professions develop quality educational programmes in the various allied health professions to meet the needs of the health services of Oman and the region,to meet the needs of the health services of Oman and the region,
– play an active role in providing continuing education for faculty and the allied play an active role in providing continuing education for faculty and the allied health professions.health professions.
– seek partnerships with other higher educational institutions to ensure the seek partnerships with other higher educational institutions to ensure the highest possible quality within its programmes,highest possible quality within its programmes,
– stay abreast of and, where feasible, utilise the latest developments in stay abreast of and, where feasible, utilise the latest developments in educational and clinical methodologies and technologies,educational and clinical methodologies and technologies,
– participate in research which will advance knowledge in the educational systems participate in research which will advance knowledge in the educational systems of the institute and in allied health professions in Oman.of the institute and in allied health professions in Oman.
IHS VISION, MISSION, STRATEGIC GOALS, IHS VISION, MISSION, STRATEGIC GOALS, GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES, VALUES AND GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES, VALUES AND
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Objectives (Graduate Attributes)Objectives (Graduate Attributes)
Graduates should be able to:Graduates should be able to:– utilise their knowledge, skill, and judgment to practise safely in various health care utilise their knowledge, skill, and judgment to practise safely in various health care
settings,settings,– apply problem solving techniques as well as the scientific method,apply problem solving techniques as well as the scientific method,– communicate effectively with patients and colleagues,communicate effectively with patients and colleagues,– work effectively in a team,work effectively in a team,– participate in providing relevant health education to individuals, groups, and communitiesparticipate in providing relevant health education to individuals, groups, and communities– display appropriate professional attitudes and apply professional ethical standardsdisplay appropriate professional attitudes and apply professional ethical standards– adapt to new policies, procedures and situations,adapt to new policies, procedures and situations,– assume responsibility for personal growth and development,assume responsibility for personal growth and development,– participate in relevant research.participate in relevant research.
ValuesValues
At the IHS, we value:At the IHS, we value:– ownershipownership of the initiatives, systems and activities of the institute, of the initiatives, systems and activities of the institute,– ambitionambition for progressive professional development, for progressive professional development,– excellenceexcellence through creativity, innovation and hard work through creativity, innovation and hard work– commitmentcommitment, continuous dialogue and quality management,, continuous dialogue and quality management,– positive and friendly working environmentpositive and friendly working environment based on professional discretion, based on professional discretion,
integrity, teamwork and mutual respect.integrity, teamwork and mutual respect. MottoMotto ““Excellence through team work”Excellence through team work”
Vision, cont’d…Vision, cont’d…
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