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This proposal aims to modify the curriculum schedule based on faculty feedback, reducing costs, softening small group teaching requirements, and increasing flexibility in session topics. The revised schedule includes fewer small group sessions and a lecture limit of 40%. Pros include lower costs, reduced faculty stress, and more session flexibility. Cons involve potential over-reliance on lectures.
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Proposed Amendment to Weekly Schedule in Curriculum Redesign
Structure of Proposal • What we originally proposed • What the MEC approved in June 2013 • What we would like to change in response to faculty feedback
Response to Faculty Concerns • Reduce the cost of redesign • Soften faculty small group teaching requirements • Increase hours available for topics taught outside of small group
What We Proposed in June PBL a.k.a. case-based small group 6 hrs/week, 3 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 5-6 hours All other sessions 8-9 hrs/week TOTAL 22 hours/week
What Was Approved in June PBL 6 hrs/week, 2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 5-6 hours All other sessions 8-9 hrs/week TOTAL 22 hours/week
What We Propose Now PBL 3 hrs/week, 1-2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 6 hours All other sessions (Lab, lecture) 11 hrs/week Lecture limit 40% TOTAL 22 hrs
Pros Cons • Costs less • Less faculty stress • More flexibility with other sessions • Less small group • Less OME offset • Risk of excessive reliance on lectures
What We Propose Now PBL 3 hrs/week, 1-2 sessions Healthcare Delivery Sciences etc 2 hrs/week Clinic + affiliated small group 6 hours All other sessions (Lab, lecture) 11 hrs/week Lecture limit 40% TOTAL 22 hrs