A contemporary learning theory relevant to clinical education is Transformative Learning (TL). TL aims to produce a shift in perspective in learners so that students look at a situation differently and thus change the way they practise. There are many situations where clinical teachers find a change in perspective and practice may be needed to improve the quality of care patients receive. These may include replacing: prejudice with unbiased views; routinisation with reflective practice; taken-for-granted assumptions with novel thinking. In order to model TL students will engage with common problems discussed in the literature that clinical teachers encounter but find complex and difficult to change. Videos, critical thinking exercises [CR1] and other trigger material will be used. Students will become familiar with the historical development and various approaches used by Transformational Learning Practitioners globally. Tools often used in TL will be considered and put into practice. These include dialogic critique, reflection and innovation. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to students' social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables learners to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe Transformative Learning (TL)
2. Examine problematic situations that could be changed using TL
3. Understand TL strategies to assist in challenging a person’s pre-existing thinking and to change or improve practice
4. Create strategies to challenge the status quo in clinical teacher practices and in students’ work integrated learning (WIL) experiences
5. Plan to implement TL to enhance WIL. 

 Assessment

Online Quizzes

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media, or add to a professional portfolio.