the veterinary teaching organisation (vto) staff development programme
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Overview
• Why did we implement a VTO Staff Development Programme?
• Who is it aimed at?
• What format(s) does it take?
• What topics does it cover?
• Some examples
Why implement a VTO Staff Development Programme?
Aims: • Optimise teaching and learning experience
for students and staff
• Provide support and encouragement for colleagues
• Enthuse colleagues about teaching
• Raise awareness of evidence in educational literature, and promote ‘best educational practice’ within school
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What formats does it take?
• Participants– Aimed at any colleague involved in teaching BVM&S students– Some specific workshops e.g. for Residents
• Formats– 3 hour workshops– ‘Bitesize’ lunchtime sessions (50 min) – Follow up session/debrief (1 year later)– Limit participant numbers– Informal, discussion based, ‘workshop’ formats
• Delivery– Various staff involved in delivery (VTO and other University)– Relevant experienced staff also contribute to specific sections
What does the content include?
• Defined by learning objectives
• Try to avoid ‘educational jargon’ as much as possible
• Select examples with relevance to participants– e.g. ‘Teaching epidemiology’ paper from literature– e.g. Learning objective examples from appropriate courses
Constructive alignment
EMQs
Kronbach’s alpha
Example Topics
• Introduction to Teaching on the BVM&S course
• Small Group Teaching
• Giving Constructive Feedback
• Coming soon: – Assessment: Principles and Practicalities (focussed by year groups)
• Further suggestions very welcome
Introduction to Teaching on BVM&S Programme
1. Overview of BVM&S Programme and Students
2. Optimising Small Group Teaching Sessions
3. Optimising Powerpoint Presentations
4. Learning Objectives – what are they and why do they matter? © R(D)SVS
Evaluation of Programme
• All participants would recommend sessions to a colleague
• Rated sessions (v.poor, poor, average, good, v.good)– Almost all - ‘very good’ or ‘good’– One respondent ‘Intro to teaching on BVM&S’ - average
• What were the most useful parts of the sessions?– Tips and pointers: Powerpoint presentations & small group teaching– How to write learning objectives– Individual problem solving– Discussion with other colleagues
Evaluation Sample of descriptive comments
• “Now have better understanding of how to plan/formulate/organise teaching opportunities”
• “Good to chat with other colleagues and get useful practical tips from each session”
• “Sessions gave me new ideas and I enjoyed the interactive discussions”
• “Sessions have given me ideas, confidence to try new things, enough basic knowledge to look things up, and a staff contact to provide support”