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Senior Lecturer Problem-located Learning Facilitator:Job description:Job location: Worcester HoursperWeek: 7.4 ContractType: Fixed Term - 10 Months - Ends 31/08/2024 The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Education's University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustaincapability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years.? One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester is founding the distinctive Three Counties Medical School [TCMS], aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area. The School's planned curriculum emphasises problem-located learning [PBL], early patient contact, programmatic assessment, an emphasis on community-orientated clinical placements and professional, emotionally intelligent communication at every stage. As a PBL Facilitator, youll meet with groups of students on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings over 35 weeks. The remaining time will be devoted to preparation, curriculum development, career development and the assessment of students. PATs meet at least 4 times a year with individual students and are responsible for updating student records and liaising with student support services. You willprovidesmall group facilitation for first year medical students,whowill meet in small groups to explore and discuss authentic clinical case scenarios.You will alsoneed toundertake the necessary preparation forfacilitatingsmall group work and tutorialsincludingPBL scenario refreshment and tutor notes,as well asassessingstudent progress,providingconstructive andtimelyfeedback. PBL facilitators will also act as the students Personal Academic Tutors(PAT)providingstudentacademicguidance,mentorshipand pastoral support.? Each PBL Facilitator will meet with groups of students on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings over 35 weeks. The remaining time will be devoted to preparation, curriculum development, career development and the assessment of students. PATs meet at least 4 times a year with individual students and are responsible for updating student records and liaising with student support services. If you have any informal inquiriesabout these functions,Contact Us by JenniferZandbeek, School Managerfor the Three Counties Medical School via email at ?j.zandbeek@worc.ac.uk Skills:
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