KE8: Curriculum Integration within a Subject and PiPs Teaching the essentials of general pathology Dr Mark Johnson BM Specialist Registrar in Histopathology Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust March 2011

KE8: Curriculum integration within a subject What is a PiP? How are they used? 2

Pathology interactive Practicals What are they? 15 – 30 minute e-learning activities Case-based where appropriate Text, images and questions 3

Distinctive features of PiPs Present core knowledge Lectures/tutorials support e-learning (rather than the other way round) Linked to other learning activities (not stand- alone) 4

Structure Each page typically has some information with image(s) and/or questions 5

Principles of development Active reading to improve learning Information presented in more than one modality PiPs are short exercises but occur regularly in the timetable 6

Principles of development PiPs concentrate on core material Pathology is a visually rich subject PiPs are relatively quick and simple to develop 7

PiPs Demonstration Live demo following afternoon tea break 8

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How are PiPs integrated? 15

How are PiPs integrated? Each PiP is linked to a specific lecture or tutorial 16

How are PiPs integrated? Each PiP is linked to a specific lecture or tutorial Lecture (large group) PiP Tutorial (about 12 students) 17

Place in blended curriculum Students master core material in PiPs Principles learnt in PiPs are elaborated in the linked lectures and tutorials Core material can be revisited 18

Target audience... PiPs developed for early years of medicine Also suitable for other healthcare professionals needing a working knowledge of pathological principles 19

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