Welcome to your Simulation Based Education course

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Welcome to the University of Staffordshire.

Thank you for choosing us to continue your simulation journey with peers and faculty who are enthusiastic about integrating simulation education so that is becomes the norm and not an exception. The course is unique in that you can step off at the of each year or carry on or take a break as we recognise you are balancing work – life – rest and play.

Simmersive is the term we use to embrace simulation from a teaching, learning, assessment or research perspective underpinned by technology.

Welcome to the Simmersive Team!

The course team look forward to welcoming you and we understand that this can be a time of celebration, and you may have some anxieties as this can be like starting a new job, a new chapter, so to help you get started, please read the information below.

First activity

For students starting in September 2024

Year One the first module is Contemporary Issues in Simulation; module starts on 16^th September 2024, with the Module Launch and Induction Evening on Wednesday 18^th September 2024 at 1800 UK time.

Year Two the first module is Simulation for Change and Innovation ; module starts on 16^th September with the Module Launch and Induction Evening on Monday 16^th September 2024 at 1830 UK time.

Our first cohort of year three students start September 2025.

Course delivery

This course is delivered via distance learning with synchronous (real time) and asynchronous sessions, open to all irrespective of location and studying at your own time based on your workload with excellent tutor support.

Academic mentoring is offered on a one-to-one basis so that you are at the centre of your learning journey

The first semester (September to December) we look at simulation from as many different perspectives and support you by looking at for example writing critically, using the library, referencing and helping you start your Master’s journey.

The second and third semesters (January to July) we look at simulation in relation to teaching, learning and assessment and delve into the doing with guest speakers and lots of activities to develop your simulation facilitation.

Pre-Learning

Prior to the start of the course we suggest listening to podcasts or reading blogs about simulation-based education in your field and others. Examples include Simulation Podcast and SimCast.

The module Blackboard Ultra site opens a few weeks before the start of your first session and looking at the reading list and reading one or two papers from week one will be of use.

The library help yourself guide is a useful site found here: Video guides - Help yourself guides - Library at University of Staffordshire

Meet the team

Amanda Wilford

Associate Professor

Amanda is a Registered Nurse, simulation facilitator and an active researcher. Her research focus centres on simulation facilitation from the lens of the learner and the educator.

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Sarah Postles

Course Director

I am a Lecturer in Paramedic Science with an interest in Advanced Practice and the evolving role of the Paramedic in the wider health service.

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What to expect on Welcome Week

We're so excited for you to join us on campus and to welcome you to where you matter. During your welcome week you'll be able to meet our friendly student services teams, connect with new friends, join societies, explore on-campus venues attend club nights and much more.