This Certificate is aimed at equipping you with some knowledge of pedagogy, the art of teaching or facilitating students as they learn. It includes modules on teaching and learning as well as modules on assessment of learning.
Before you start the course you must register.
Failure to register will result in no recognition of your completion of the course.
The list of module titles contained in this course are as follows:
Those involved in Clinical teaching should complete the following 2 modules:
Those involved in Biomedical Science and Health professions teaching should complete the following module:
Each week a new module will be released. Each module contains a presentation which lasts approximately 20 minutes except the first one which lasts 30 minutes. You can pause, fast forward or rewind the module at any stage. Make sure your volume is turned up so you don’t miss any of the audio.
There will also be a short MCQ quiz at the end of each module. You must pass all the quizzes to complete the certificate but there is no limit to the number of attempts you can make. Some modules will also include a pdf handout or recommended further reading. Once all the modules have been released they will remain accessible to you if you wish to revise any topic in the future. The course is mandatory for all College of Medicine academic staff and you are encouraged to complete the modules as they are released .
If you have any questions about a particular module or where to access the recommended reading, please consult the COMETO office at cometo@medcol.mw or Mr Ishmael Nyirenda at inyirenda@medcol.mw
If you are having any difficulties accessing the modules on line contact Mr Joel Kumwenda at kumwendaj@medcol.mw . Alternatively the recorded presentations are also available on CD ROM from the COMETO office or by contacting Mr Ishmael Nyirenda on inyirenda@medcol.mw . However the MCQ quizzes do require internet access for completion.
Once you have successfully completed all the necessary modules, inform Mr Nyirenda at inyirenda@medcol.mw or at the COMETO office.
In order to complete your BCMHSE you must also provide evidence of satisfactory evaluation of teaching. This should take the form of student feedback and peer feedback on teaching. Student feedback forms are available in hard copy from COMETO office or at the link below (FORM A). Peer feedback forms will be available from the COMETO office in due course.
