Module Descriptors
EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN HE
XXXX76859
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Currently teaching and/or supporting learning in a Higher Education context
Module Additional Assessment Details
The assessment comprises of the following:
1. A portfolio of evidence weighted at 100% which shows the participant's:
a) Engagement in specified teaching and/or supporting learning activites.
b) Tutor/mentor observation feedback and analysis
c) Critical reflection on own development in a teaching and/or supporting learning environment in the context of HE.
(Details of specific contents of the portfolio and the assessment criteria are provided in the module handbook)
1. A portfolio of evidence weighted at 100% which shows the participant's:
a) Engagement in specified teaching and/or supporting learning activites.
b) Tutor/mentor observation feedback and analysis
c) Critical reflection on own development in a teaching and/or supporting learning environment in the context of HE.
(Details of specific contents of the portfolio and the assessment criteria are provided in the module handbook)
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an introduction to the core issues, strategies and techniques required to teach and assess effectively in a Higher Education context. It explores the changing role of lecturers and outlines their responsibility for facilitating student learning. It is designed to provide the essentials of learning and teaching and is suitable for new or part-time teaching staff, technical learning support and research staff who do not have a full teaching commitment. It is also suitable for experienced staff who wish to remain at the forefront of teaching and learning practice in the context of Higher Education.
Module Texts
- Race, P. and Brown S. (2nd Edition, 2001) The Lecturer's Toolkit
- Fry, H et al (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (London, Kogan-Page)
- Nicholl, G. (2002) Developing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (London, Routledge Falmer)
- Fry, H et al (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (London, Kogan-Page)
- Nicholl, G. (2002) Developing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (London, Routledge Falmer)
Module Resources
University library for a range of learning and teaching texts and journals
Internet access enabling access to relevant websites
Internet access enabling access to relevant websites
Module Learning Strategies
2 Main stypes of learning are required on this course:
The module is delivered through either a 5-day block of intensive workshops or through a traditional devlivery based on 9 x 2 hour sessions along with individual/group tutorial sessions. A variety of learning and teaching methods are used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, case studies, problem based learning activities and student centred investigations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participants are expected to actively engage in all sessions.
In addition participants are required to engage in independent study in order to consolidate and build upon their learning from the taught sessions. This takes the form of undertaking follow-up tasks and work based self assessments, and, where appropriate, reading key texts and journal articles. Tutor observation of the participants teaching is a mandatory part of this module.
The module is delivered through either a 5-day block of intensive workshops or through a traditional devlivery based on 9 x 2 hour sessions along with individual/group tutorial sessions. A variety of learning and teaching methods are used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, case studies, problem based learning activities and student centred investigations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participants are expected to actively engage in all sessions.
In addition participants are required to engage in independent study in order to consolidate and build upon their learning from the taught sessions. This takes the form of undertaking follow-up tasks and work based self assessments, and, where appropriate, reading key texts and journal articles. Tutor observation of the participants teaching is a mandatory part of this module.