Lecturer as facilitator

As already indicated facilitation is central to the success of this module and the aim of facilitation is to ensure that the groupwork results in a beneficial educational experience for students. Preparation for groupwork and also for the peer assessment, which forms part of the module assessment, is important and the role of the lecturer is pivotal in these contexts.

The module team is made up of registered nurses with varying clinical backgrounds and most of the team has undertaken further study in the field of ethics, philosophy or ethics and law. Motivation, enthusiasm for the topic area and skills in facilitation ensure that the lecturers present a positive role-model. Further, lecturers maintain links with clinical areas which helps alert them to issues of concern for patients and clinical staff.

With regard to the learning, teaching and assessment strategies adopted in the module it is considered important for lecturers to meet on a regular basis to discuss issues related to ongoing development of the module content and to share their experiences as seminar facilitators. Particular emphasis in these discussions is placed on how decisions are reached with regard to lecturer assessment of the seminar group presentation.

The same lecturer acts as a facilitator for a seminar group throughout the module thereby ensuring that consistency is maintained for student groups. The facilitator's role involves leading the seminar group discussions and serving as a role model concerning this activity. Over the course of the module, as students become familiar with the seminar activities and module content and develop confidence, the lecturer moves to a facilitative role and eventually students lead their own seminar which is their module assessment (Perry & Moody, 2005). The facilitator provides support throughout the development of the seminar presentation and gives advice on issues such as group processes, guidance regarding topic refinement, guidance regarding relevant literature and provision of resources.

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An Integrated Approach to Learning, Teaching and Assessment in a Healthcare Ethics Module Conclusions

Module evaluation

Peer learning

Assessment strategy

Learning and teaching strategies

The module Ethics in Healthcare

Curricula requirements

Integration what it means

An Integrated Approach to Learning, Teaching and Assessment in a Healthcare Ethics Module

Perspectives of Teachers and Students towards Assessment Conclusions

Norm-referenced assessment (NRA) in teaching staff grading

Grading descriptors