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processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
To develop competent and confident academic practitioners who can bring a critically reflective and evidence-based approach to their practice of teaching, learning and assessment in higher education;
To create a learning environment for academic practitioners that contributes to their professional development in supporting excellence in higher education teaching and high quality student learning;
To provide opportunities for dialogue within and between disciplines across the university about the best practices for enhancing the learning environment;
To promote core professional values related to evidence-based scholarship, respect for diversity, and commitment to continuous professional development;
To provide a route for academic practitioners to meet the requirements of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education (Descriptor Level 2 ).
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
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Make complex professional judgements about what to do in uncertain situations;
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Develop self-awareness and self-observation skills that are necessary for reflective thinking and self-improvement in many different professional development contexts.
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills
On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
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Compose and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Be able to organise their other commitments and work to deadlines;
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Exercise self-direction in their learning and be able to act independently in planning and implementing tasks;
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Extend the range of their ICT skills to use in many different contexts;
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Exercise initiative and personal responsibility.
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
One-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding
On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
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Use their knowledge of educational theory and evidence to critically evaluate and reflect on curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment practices both generally and in their own specific disciplinary context (UKPSF, K2);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Use their knowledge of theories of, and evidence related to, student learning and motivation to critically evaluate how they could be applied both generally and in their own specific disciplinary context (UKPSF, K3);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Make connections between generic approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and more specific disciplinary approaches (UKPSF, K2, K3);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Understand the role of different educational technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment (UKPSF, K4);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Examine methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and how they might be used to improve their own teaching (UKPSF, K5);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Recognise the importance of evidence-based approaches, feedback from colleagues and students, and the role of reflection and self-evaluation for their own professional development, for quality assurance and quality enhancement (UKPSF, K6, V3, V4).
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research
Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific
On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
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Design and plan learning activities and/or modules, using the principles of constructive alignment (UKPSF, A1);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Use a range of teaching methods, including interactive methods and the use of educational technology, to enhance students’ learning (UKPSF, A2);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Consider a range of assessment and feedback methods and discuss their implications for students’ learning (UKPSF, A3);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Support student learning in a variety of contexts and contribute effectively to learner support systems (UKPSF, A4);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Draw on a range of educational literature in order to provide an educational rationale for choices in curriculum design, teaching methods and assessment (UKPSF, A5);
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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Be able to evaluate and take steps to improve their own practices drawing on the educational literature (both generic and discipline-specific), feedback from colleagues and students, and their own reflective evaluations (UKPSF, A5).
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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies
Lectures
Small group discussion
Workshop activities
ICT practical sessions
Microteaching
Peer observation of teaching and feedback
Disciplinary specific peer discussion group
0ne-to-one tutorials with school-based mentor
Production of teaching materials for portfolio
Independent reading and research Participation in online discussion forums and creation of online knowledge repositories
Methods of Assessment
Summative assessment methods include:
Teaching and Assessment Journal and Portfolio (Module 1)
Disciplinary Specific Lit Review (Module 2)
Reflective Commentary on peer observation of teaching (Module 2)
Action Research Project on student learning (Module 3)
Formative assessment methods include:
Observation and feedback on micro teaching exercises (Module 1 and Module 3 )
Observation and feedback from peer review of teaching (Module 2)
Feedback from peer discussion groups (Module 2)
Feedback from school mentor in one-to-one tutorials (Module 2)
Feedback on interim literature review report (Module 2)
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