The Basic Educators' Course
Join your colleagues in the 8-week Basic Educators' Course offered by the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology at Baylor College of Medicine, where we will take a close look at the systematic thinking process that supports high-quality education.
Early career and seasoned educators in medicine, health professions and basic sciences will gain curriculum skills and innovative teaching strategies that can be applied in classrooms, clinical settings and labs to improve educational outcomes and the success of future professionals. The course is offered asynchronously online with weekly “touchpoints” (virtual face-to-face sessions).
Each week, learners gather virtually to apply what they have learned in small groups, honing their understanding of key concepts and fostering relationships with colleagues. By the end of the course, learners have developed their own educational plan or product using the principles taught throughout the course.
What will be covered:
Currently, the course engages learners in the following topics:
- How the Brain Learns
- Involving All Learners
- Backward Design
- Learner-Centered Outcomes
- Assessment and Feedback
- Learner-Centered Teaching
- Learning in a Digital Environment
- Programmatic Evaluation
Expected Time Commitment:
Typically, the course requires a time commitment of 3–5 hours weekly for reviewing (and engaging with) the content and attending a touchpoint (Thursday evenings). We ask that you participate in as many of the weekly modules as possible.
Who Should Register:
Participants will learn the core principles of education as a foundational course offered to all BCM faculty and outside the College as well. This course is ideally targeted to new or early educators but presents principles and concepts applicable to any level of learner.
Registration:
Registration typically opens 3-4 months prior to the beginning of the first session. The courses fill on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please check back frequently for updated registration information.
- Summer 2024: July 15, 2024 – Sept. 8, 2024 (Course Enrollment Full)
- Fall 2024: Oct. 7, 2024 – Dec. 8, 2024 (Registration Period Closed)
- Winter 2025: Jan. 13, 2025 - March 9, 2025
- Spring 2025: Apr. 14, 2025 - June 8, 2025
- Summer 2025: July - September 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Fall 2025: October - December 2025 (exact dates TBD)
Registration Fees:
Starting with all 2025 courses, the Basic Educators' Course will be offered for a discounted rate of $500 per participant for all BCM faculty, staff, and BCM affiliates. Non-BCM affiliated educators, please contact DeptEIT@bcm.edu for pricing and additional information. Payments can be made directly to the site upon registration.
Accreditation/Credit Designation Statement:
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Interested in Learning More?
For any questions regarding this course or registration, please reach out to us at DeptEIT@bcm.edu. We hope to see many of you on the course soon!
