This module provides an introduction to the core issues, strategies and techniques required to teach and assess effectively in a Higher and/or Professional Education context. It explores the changing role of lecturers/practitioners and outlines their responsibilities for facilitating student learning. It is designed to provide a contemporary overview of learning and teaching and is suitable for either new or practised teaching staff as well as technical learning support or research staff who have a teaching commitment in the context of Higher or Professional education. It is also suitable for experienced staff who wish to update in order to remain at the forefront of contemporary teaching and learning practice

The assessment comprises the following:

1. An electronic portfolio of evidence weighted at 100% which shows the participant¿s:

a) Engagement in specified teaching and/or supporting learning activities.

b) Tutor/mentor observation feedback and analysis.

c) Critical reflection on own development in a teaching and/or supporting
student learning environment in the context of higher and professional education

(Details of the specific contents of the portfolio and the assessment criteria are provided in the module handbook.)

There are two delivery patterns for this course though teaching and learning strategies are alike in both cases.
The module is delivered through either a 4 day block of intensive workshops or through a traditional delivery 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. Observation of the participants teaching is a mandatory part of this module.

¿ Biggs, J. & Tang,
¿ Reece & Walker
¿ 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)

University library for a range of learning and teaching texts, e-books and journals
Internet facilities enabling access to relevant websites

Currently teaching and/or supporting learning in a Higher or Professional Education context with a minimum of 2 hours teaching per week during the module programme.