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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching

Academic Year 2017/18

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Programme Title

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Postgraduate Certificate

Programme Code

EDU-PC-HE

UCAS Code

JACS Code

X142 (DESCR) 100

Criteria for Admissions

1. Admission to the PGCHET normally requires applicants to be members of the University's staff with significant teaching responsibilities (for exceptions, see below re external applicants)

2. For Queen’s staff, the selection criteria for the course are based on both: a) the needs of the individual in terms of their current role and for career development, and b) the needs of the institution in promoting high quality teaching and learning support to enhance the students' learning experience.
Priority is given to applicants based on the following categories: Probationary academic staff: permanent contract
Probationary academic staff: temporary contract
Academic staff not on probation: permanent contract
Academic staff not on probation: temporary contact
Research staff with a teaching role
Teaching assistants and other staff with a teaching role.

3. Those nominated participants then become fully enrolled students in QUB and thus must meet the admissions criteria for postgraduate study. As the nominated staff will already be employed as university lecturers, they will already have PhDs and/or Masters Degrees and will have no difficulty meeting the general academic requirements. In terms of English language requirements for candidates whose first language is not English, then those who enroll on the PGCHET either need to meet the postgraduate admission language requirements *or* have been appointed to an academic position by the University and thus to have satisfied the appointments’ panel that they have the required language proficiency to be able to teach.

4. Participants on the programme need to have a teaching load during the time they are enrolled on the course, as the module assessments are based on aspects of their teaching (e.g., using examples of two teaching sessions, assessments being used, peer observation of teaching, etc.)

Participants on the programme need to have access to a school-based mentor in order to fulfil the assessment requirements based on teaching observations. For external applicants who wish to apply for the programme, the general postgraduate admissions requirements apply. In addition, there is a requirement to have an appropriate teaching load in a higher education institution, and have access to an institutionally-based mentor to act in the same capacity as the school-based mentor for those employed within Queen’s .

The University operates a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme which recognises relevant prior assessed and certified learning for credit purposes. This is also known as credit transfer where the credits were awarded by another Higher Education (HE) provider.

For further information, please refer to the website: http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicAffairs/GeneralRegulations/StudyRegulations/StudyRegulationsforPostgraduateTaughtProgrammes/11CreditAccumulationandTransferScheme/

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Part Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

3 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

60

Exit Awards available

INSTITUTE INFORMATION

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Education Studies (2015)

Accreditations (PSRB)

HEA

Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-05-15

REGULATION INFORMATION

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Approved for exemption from the marks scales of distinction and commendation

Programme Specific Regulations

To support staff to complete the course within their probationary period, Heads of School/Personnel should:
Ensure that staff normally enrol on the PGCHET at the entry point closest to their start date;
School’s Workload Allocation Models should allow staff 250 hours to complete the course within a year.

The new PGCHET is designed as a set of three interlocking 20-credit modules, two of which are taught in sequence (in different semesters ) and one is taught contemporaneously with the other two (stretching over both semesters). Students can enroll either in Sept or in Jan.

The three modules are called:

EDU7260 An Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher Education
EDU7261 Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Disciplinary, Multidisciplinary and University Contexts
EDU7262 Student Learning and Student Support in Higher Education

EDU7260 and EDU 7262 consist of 3-day block teaching sessions and all participants are required to attend these core teaching blocks. EDU7260 is a pre-requistie for EDU7262 and the modules normally must be taken in this order unless special permission is granted for direct entry to EDU7262.

EDU7261 is considered a ‘long thin module’ and extends over both Semesters. Participants are grouped into three cognate discipinary peer groups for this module (e.g., Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Maths and Engineering, Clinical and Health Sciences). Each disciplinary-specific peer group meets three times over the two semesters for two-hour meetings. In addition, each participant has at least four individual meetings with their school-based mentor over the same period. EDU7261 is a co-requisite for the two modules and cannot be taken separately.

Assessment of PGCHET
All modules are assessed by coursework. Successful completion of a module requires attendance at all planned teaching sessions (having regard to sickness and special circumstances).

Candidates must satisfy the examiners in all elements of the prescribed assessment to successfully graduate from the programme. If a student fails an assignment he/she can resubmit each assignment only once.

Progression in Learning

The first module (EDU7260) is characterised as foundational because it essentially introduces some core concepts about curriculum/module design and assessment (e.g., constructive alignment), some standard methods of teaching such as lectures and small group teaching, and provides participants with opportunities to receive feedback about their teaching in a standard lecture format (through microteaching sessions). It also introduces participants to one method of formative evaluation of their teaching through peer observation and feedback, albeit in a group setting. Participants are also introduced to the concept and practice of reflection with which many participants may not be familiar, at least not in a formal sense. A range of educational technologies will be used on the module and each participant will also be required to attend an educational technology workshop from a list of options. Evidenced-based approaches, and accessing relative educational literatures, are also key components of this foundational module. This module is also foundational in the sense that it invites participants to reflect on the idea of what constitutes excellence in higher education and how they can begin to meet external professional standards (e.g., UK Professional Standards Framework) and to position themselves as emerging academic practitioners. Assessment in the module is by submission of a teaching porfolio.

In the other semester-based module (EDU7262) the perspective shifts from teaching to student learning and the module explores theories of student learning and motivation and the different approaches and styles that students may adopt to their learning. Participants work to enhance their skills in promoting students’ deeper approaches to learning and critical thinking, as well as the development of their key skills (for example, through facilitating interactive learning in group discussions and through examining advanced educational technologies). The challenging scenarios that lecturers face with regard to student learning are also examined. Participants have the opportunity to receive feedback from peers on the programme about their ability to facilitate small group discussion, in a microteaching session. The kinds of support that are available to students from central services within the university (e.g., the Student Guidance Centre) are also discussed, and strategies for inclusive education are examined (e.g., how to best support students with disabilities, or students from different cultural backgrounds). Developing learning resources and learner support systems are also emphasised. The focus on reflection, evidence-informed approaches, and developing key competences for teaching continues in this module.

The third module (EDU7261) seeks to embed the participants’ learning thoroughly within a disciplinary perspective as well as to link the participants’ learning activities within their ongoing school-related academic practices. The conceptual focus for this module is to provide opportunities for participants to analyse and compare generic approaches to teaching/learning/assessment in higher education (where the weight of research evidence exists) and the emerging evidence base for disciplinary distinctive practices (e.g., signature pedagogies). The learning environment in which the participants meet will be devolved to discipline-specific peer learning groups (defined loosely by Faculty) and will be led by more experienced colleagues with interests/experience/expertise in particular topics (e.g., teaching methods such as lab-based teaching, teaching about controversial issues, teaching statistics, assessing clinical skills). In addition, participants will be guided throughout this module, and consequently throughout the programme, by a more experienced colleague based in their own school/academic unit, who can support participants in their specific school-based context and, in particular, provide more disciplinary-oriented feedback about their teaching through peer observation and feedback. The module is thus characterised as a co-requisite for the other two modules in the sense that the learning in this module is co-dependent on the learning in the other two modules, and cannot be studied independently of the other modules that form the programme.

To reflect this co-dependence, a short literature review of a disciplinary specific topic which identifies a student learning issue in the participant’s own teaching context is part of the assessment for EDU7261 module and the issue is followed up as an action learning project which is the assignment for EDU7262.
Participants also submit a reflective commentary responding to feedback from peer observations of their teaching, as well as from student feedback, and include two satisfactory peer observations feedback proformas and at least one set of satisfactory student evaluations.

The programme is accredited by the Higher Education Academy and is aligned with Level 2 of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning in higher education. Graduates from the programme are eligible for Fellowship of the HEA.

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME

The general aims of the programme are:

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

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Make complex professional judgements about what to do in uncertain situations;

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)

Develop self-awareness and self-observation skills that are necessary for reflective thinking and self-improvement in many different professional development contexts.

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)

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Compose and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;

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)

Be able to organise their other commitments and work to deadlines;

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)

Exercise self-direction in their learning and be able to act independently in planning and implementing tasks;

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)

Extend the range of their ICT skills to use in many different contexts;

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)

Exercise initiative and personal responsibility.

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)

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

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);

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)

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);

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)

Make connections between generic approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and more specific disciplinary approaches (UKPSF, K2, K3);

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)

Understand the role of different educational technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment (UKPSF, K4);

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)

Examine methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and how they might be used to improve their own teaching (UKPSF, K5);

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)

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).

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)

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Design and plan learning activities and/or modules, using the principles of constructive alignment (UKPSF, A1);

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)

Use a range of teaching methods, including interactive methods and the use of educational technology, to enhance students’ learning (UKPSF, A2);

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)

Consider a range of assessment and feedback methods and discuss their implications for students’ learning (UKPSF, A3);

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)

Support student learning in a variety of contexts and contribute effectively to learner support systems (UKPSF, A4);

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)

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);

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)

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).

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)

MODULE INFORMATION

Programme Requirements

Module Title

Module Code

Level/ stage

Credits

Availability

Duration

Pre-requisite

 

Assessment

 

 

 

 

S1

S2

 

 

Core

Option

Coursework %

Practical %

Examination %

An Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher Education

EDU7260

7

20

YES

YES

1 weeks

N

YES

100%

0%

0%

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Disciplinary, Multidisciplinary, and University Contexts

EDU7261

7

20

YES

YES

1 weeks

N

YES

100%

0%

0%

Student Learning & Support in Higher Education

EDU7262

7

20

YES

1 weeks

N

YES

100%

0%

0%

Notes