KE8: Curriculum Integration within a Subject and PiPsTeaching the essentials of general pathology

Dr Mark Johnson BMSpecialist Registrar in HistopathologySouthampton University Hospitals NHS TrustMarch 2011

KE8: Curriculum integration within a subject

What is a PiP?

How are they used?

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Pathology interactive Practicals

What are they?15 – 30 minute e-learning activities

Case-based where appropriate

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Distinctive features of PiPs

Present core knowledge

Lectures/tutorials support e-learning (rather than the other way round)

Linked to other learning activities (not stand-alone)

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Structure

Each page typically has some information with image(s) and/or questions

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Principles of development

Active reading to improve learning

Information presented in more than one modality

PiPs are short exercises but occur regularly in the timetable

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Principles of development

PiPs concentrate on core material

Pathology is a visually rich subject

PiPs are relatively quick and simple to develop

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How are PiPs integrated?

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How are PiPs integrated?

Each PiP is linked to a specific lecture or tutorial

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How are PiPs integrated?

Each PiP is linked to a specific lecture or tutorial

Lecture (large group)

PiP

Tutorial (about 12 students)

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Place in blended curriculum

Students master core material in PiPs

Principles learnt in PiPs are elaborated in the linked lectures and tutorials

Core material can be revisited

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Target audience...

PiPs developed for early years of medicine

Also suitable for other healthcare professionals needing a working knowledge of pathological principles

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