Aligning teaching-LEARNING
METHODS (TLM) for
objectives & competencies
Dr. P. Sasikala MD
Professor of Anatomy
Objectives
• At the end of the session, the learner will be
able to
1. Align appropriate TLM with various SLO’s
2. Choose appropriate T-L method for various
competencies
Curriculum triangle or Educational spiral
Classification of teaching
learning methods based on group
size
S.no Group size T- L methods
1. Large group Lecture,Panel discussion, Symposium
Integrated teaching
2. Small group Demonstration, Seminar, Tutorial
(Bedside clinic), Symposium, Workshop,
Field visit, Group Discussion
3. Individual group Counselling, Project work,
Assignment, self study
Classification of teaching
learning methods based on
learning domains
S.no Main Domain T- L methods
1. Cognitive Lecture, Panel discussion,
Symposium
Integrated teaching, Tutorial, Seminar,
Workshop, Group discussion
2. Affective Role play, Field visit, Video play,
Counselling
3. Psychomotor Hands on experience, Bedside clinics
Simulation, Learning by doing, DOAP
Steps in Deriving Learning Methods from
Competencies
List the competencies under their respective subjects
Derive learning objectives to achieve competencies
Separate out knowledge, skill and attitude and
communication objectives to extent feasible
Choose the most appropriate T-L methodology
Factors to consider when Choosing
appropriate T/L method
• Objectives set
• Domain
• Group size - Teacher student ratio
• Resources available
• Time frame
• Level of learning
Video clip
Deriving learning methods from competencies
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Choosing the right learning method based on action verbs
Algorithm for Choosing the right learning method
1.Are you clear with objectives?
2.Choose TLM best suited to achieve Objectives
3.Will the students be comfortable with the methods you have
chosen?
4.Will yourself comfortable?
5.Will your chosen methods be practicable?
6.Use the chosen methods with your students
In short
• No single “best method”
• Choose and adapt one or more TLM
• Try your own-No end to innovation
• Evaluate the method
Group task
• Choose appropriate TLM for your identified
competency
• Align it with Objectives in the competency table
• Present it in large group
• Time 10 min
• Large group presentation - 5 min discussion + 5 min
presentation per group
From Objectives to Learning Method
Objective(S) Page no.96
Target Audience:
Number of students:
Method Chosen:
Parameter Method 1 Method 2 Method 3
Advantages
Disadvantages
Infrastructure/Aids required
Faculty preparation required
Other Issues
“ ”Think before you act: Key takeaways”
Begin by arousal of interest
Open the lecture with series of questions
Establish eye contact with learner
Interact after each 1-0-12 minutes
Do not dictate notes
Present summary at the end
“ ”Think before you act: Key takeaways”
Use bullet points
Font size- 24-36
Avoid all capitals
Avoid distracting animations or picture in the background
Evaluation of T-L methods
Suggested Reading
Competency based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian medical graduate. Module 3,
assessment. Available at
https://www.nmc.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Module_Competence_based_02.09.2019.pd
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Thank you
Acknowledgments
NMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON FDP
• Dr. Aruna Vanikar, President UGMEB, Chairperson EC-FDP, NMC New Delhi
• Dr. Vijayendra Kumar, Member UGMEB, Co-Chair EC-FDP
• Dr. Praveen R Singh, Assistant Dean, Professor Anatomy & Convener, NC PSMC Karamsad, Convener EC-FDP
• Dr. Dinesh K Badyal, Vice-Principal, Professor Pharmacology, Convener NC CMC Ludhiana, Member EC-FDP
• Dr. Sunita Vagha, Dean, faculty of Medicine & Prof. & Head Pathology Datta Meghe IMS, Sawangi, Wardha, Member EC-FDP
• Dr. Praveen Iyer, Professor (Addl) Anatomy and Convener NC Seth GSMC & KEMH, Mumbai, Member EC-FDP
• Dr. Pankaj Shah, Prof. & Head Community Medicine and Co-Convener NC SRMC & RI, Chennai, Member EC-FDP
• Col. (Dr.) Naveen Chaudhary, Offg Senior Consultant, Academic Cell, UGMEB. Coordinator EC-FDP
