Upcoming - The Basic Educator Course
Join your colleagues in the 8-week Basic Educator Course offered by the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology at Baylor College of Medicine, where we will take a close look at the systematic thinking process that supports high-quality education.
Early career and seasoned educators in medicine, health professions and basic sciences will gain curriculum skills and innovative teaching strategies that can be applied in classrooms, clinical settings and labs to improve educational outcomes and the success of future professionals. The course is offered asynchronously online with weekly “touchpoints” (virtual face-to-face sessions).
Each week, learners gather virtually to apply what they have learned in small groups, honing their understanding of key concepts and fostering relationships with colleagues. By the end of the course, learners have developed their own educational plan or product using the principles taught throughout the course.
What will be covered:
Currently, the course engages learners in the following topics:
- How the Brain Learns
- Accessibility in the Learning Environment
- Backward Design
- Learner-Centered Outcomes
- Assessment and Feedback
- Learner-Centered Teaching
- Learning in a Digital Environment
- Programmatic Evaluation
Expected Time Commitment:
Typically, the course requires a time commitment of 3–5 hours weekly for reviewing (and engaging with) the content and attending a touchpoint (Thursday evenings). We ask that you participate in as many of the weekly modules as possible.
Who Should Register:
Participants will learn the core principles of education as a foundational course offered to all BCM faculty and outside the College as well. This course is ideally targeted to new or early educators but presents principles and concepts applicable to any level of learner.
Registration:
Registration is now open for the Fall 2024 session of the Basic Educator Course. This session is offered free of charge! The course fills on a first-come, first-serve basis and the class size is limited to 20 participants; a waitlist is also available.
- Summer Course Dates: July 15, 2024 – Sept. 8, 2024 (Course Enrollment Full)
- Fall Course Dates: Oct. 7, 2024 – Dec. 8, 2024
Interested in Learning More?
For any questions regarding this course or registration, please reach out to us at DeptEIT@bcm.edu. We hope to see many of you on the course soon!
