Teaching in the Classroom: Laboratory-based Learning in Medical Education

Advanced course for medical students focusing on teaching and learning in laboratory-based environments like the CTAC and anatomy lab, with hands-on experience in clinical skills.

offering recorded2–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Amy Becker

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Create educational materials for teaching laboratory-based sessions using Backward Design principles

  • Teach in classroom-based learning environments that utilize laboratory-based instruction

  • Effectively facilitate laboratory-based learning activities, following appropriate guidelines and structure

  • Use inclusive and effective evidence-based teaching strategies

  • Provide useful feedback to learners

  • Navigate classroom dynamics to create a positive, safe and respectful learning environment

  • Identify strengths as well as opportunities to improve teaching based on self-reflection and feedback

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Prerequisites

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MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

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Professors

Spring 2027
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AMY BECKER is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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FLD 002Classroom Instruction0 / 60

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Student experience

the class

Advanced course for medical students interested in teaching, pursuing careers in academic medicine and/or preparing to teach in residency. Develop knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of teaching and learning in laboratory-based environments such as the clinical teaching and assessment center (CTAC) and anatomy lab. Enhance and apply your skills with hands-on experiences observing and teaching classroom-based clinical skills and anatomy.

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Topics

  • Theory and practice of teaching in laboratory-based environments
  • Observing and teaching classroom-based clinical skills and anatomy
  • Inclusive and evidence-based teaching strategies

Skills

  • Creating educational materials using Backward Design principles
  • Using inclusive and evidence-based teaching strategies
  • Navigating classroom dynamics to ensure a respectful learning environment
  • Reflecting on teaching performance through self-assessment and feedback

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UW–Madison

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MEDSC-M 912 · Spring 2027

Teaching in the Classroom: Laboratory-based Learning in Medical Education

Recorded 2026-10-14
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