Have you ever wondered how educators teach students practical skills such as how to build complex physical artefacts or handle medical emergencies?
To gain a deeper understanding, why not observe a practical class firsthand? The Open for Observation program offers a unique opportunity to see how educators at MQ are teaching practical and clinical skills, encouraging teamwork, and navigating group dynamics.
Right now there are 2 totally different types of practical classes that you can observe as part of the Open for Observation program.
Teaching clinical skills and medical emergency management
Carol Cooke invites you to observe MEDI8313 (Core Clinical Placements OGP) on two dates:
Wednesday, 11 September: Attend a tutorial on obstetric and gynecological history-taking, followed by a practical session on essential clinical skills. This class emphasises specialised medical history-taking and clinical techniques while fostering effective group dynamics.
Wednesday, 2 October: Watch a lecture and participate in a real-life simulation of a postpartum hemorrhage. Students will manage the obstetric emergency, applying their knowledge in a high-pressure, simulated environment. The class will include an actress, medical staff, and a mannequin to create a realistic scenario.
Learn more about Carol’s classes and book your spot here.
Project-based learning in Engineering
Rex di Bona welcomes observers to ENGG2000/3000 (Engineering Project Practice).
Tuesday, 10 September: Observe a hands-on class where students from various engineering disciplines collaborate to solve a real-world engineering problem. Witness how the teaching team facilitates the development of transferable skills, including systems and design thinking, teamwork, and communication. This class is full of moving parts—both literally and figuratively!
Discover more about Rex’s classes and book your spot here.
Explore more in the Open for Observation program
Beyond practical classes, the Open for Observation program offers a variety of other observation experiences.
You’ll find classes involving:
- Engaging students with peer instruction
- Delivering content through lectures with in-class problems and mini-breaks
- Connecting with students online
- Encouraging the ethical use of AI
- Fostering communication and collaborative problem-solving
- Utilising gamification and active learning activities
- Teaching across disciplines
- Enhancing learning with industry partnerships
- Implementing flipped classroom models with seminar-based learning
- Embedding work-integrated learning experiences
Some opportunities are closing soon—don’t miss out! Find a class that interests you and …
Questions? Contact professional.learning@mq.edu.au
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