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Title Medical Education Research - Theoretical Basis and Methodologies
Course number 5632
Programme Vårdvetenskap (PUF-V)
Language English
Credits 4.5
Date 2023-02-01 -- 2023-05-31
Responsible KI department Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik
Specific entry requirements
Purpose of the course The participants should develop an understanding of a thorough theoretical framework that is individually related to their specific research in the field of medical education and methodologies related to that research. The participants will be encouraged to take their own responsibility to plan and organize studies to deepen their knowledge in medical education research. The course will provide a framework of learning resources, offer challenges to inspire the participants in their doctoral projects and support feedback on their learning process.
Intended learning outcomes After the course the student is expected to be able to
1. Analyze and critique methodologies and findings within their own field of medical education research.
2. Apply and argue about relevance and meaning of theoretical knowledge/models underpinning research within their own field of medical education research.
3. Compare and express similarities and differences of research approaches and theoretical underpinnings related to different fields within Medical Education Research.
Contents of the course The course content include studies of:
* Theories, theoretical frameworks and conceptual frameworks within the medical education field.
* Explanatory theoretical bases relevant for the participants' own research are identified and studied in depth.
Teaching and learning activities The course design is based on the student's active participation in his/her own learning process as well as peer feedback. Self-directed learning activities will be stimulated and applied through assignments, seminars and group work.
Compulsory elements Assignments, seminars and group activities. Absence from seminars and group activities can be compensated by self-studies and written statements.
Examination The assessment consists of two main parts:
* A reflective paper in which the participant presents and reasons about research questions related to methodologies and explanatory theoretical bases within their own field of medical education research. The reasoning and reflection is expected to relate to the learning outcomes.
* Written self and peer assessment related to the examination reflective paper.
The assessment criteria (correspondence, coherence, capacity and critical appraisal) must be fulfilled to pass the course.
Literature and other teaching material Swanwick T. ed, (2019). Understanding medical education - Evidence, theory and practice. 3rd edition. West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell
Participants will make their own choices of literature, together with the course director, according to own field of
studies (a minimum of five articles will be read, analysed and discussed).
Reference literature:
Cohen L, Manion L, Morrison K. (2018). Research methods in education. 8th edition. London: Routledge
Creswell JW. (2017). Qualitative inquiry & research design - Choosing among five approaches. 4th edition. London: SAGE
Number of students 10 - 25
Selection of students Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date)
More information This is a four-week course spread out over the term and which requires time for independent work outside of scheduled time. Face-to-face session on campus: 7th of February (9-16). Virtual webinar sessions through Zoom (9-12): 7th of March, 4th of April, 25th of April. The course is concluded with a hybrid examination seminar 23rd of May (9-16). The course is given in English.
Additional course leader
Latest course evaluation Not available
Course responsible Terese Stenfors
Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik

Terese.Stenfors@ki.se
Contact person Per Palmgren
Institutionen för lärande, informatik, management och etik

per.palmgren@ki.se