Course summary
Develop the expertise to support you within your role in both digital and face-to-face teaching and learning contexts. Engage with your peers and scholarship and develop as a creative, confident, competent and committed practitioner, able to learn from both your own work and examples of best practice. Benefit from our ‘learning by doing’ approach and discover through your own learning experience, what it’s like to learn and teach, both face-to-face and online. The PGCHE has been designed in consultation with education professionals and external bodies for professional teaching and learning practice, such as the Higher Education Academy (HEA). You will: Push the limits of your practice by trying new initiatives, and taking risks within a safe, supportive environment Become more confident in your practice and your ability to respond to the rapidly shifting HE sector and its growing emphasis on the student experience Benefit from studying alongside peers from different countries, disciplines and backgrounds, allowing you to interact with new perspectives Develop your ability to critically evaluate your practice in the light of pedagogical research, scholarship and policy Gain the confidence, knowledge and pedagogical fluency to be able to effectively explain your approach to colleagues, students and managers Gain the knowledge to be able to prepare applications for professional recognition from various professional bodies. E.g. a portfolio for Fellowship recognition (FHEA) from the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK Gain an internationally-recognised qualification for teaching and learning in Higher Education.
Modules
Investigate current theories, concepts and practices within higher education, and explore and develop the ways you can support student learning in a variety of different learning environment You will need to complete two 30-credit modules (60 credits in total). Both modules are compulsory and must be passed to complete the award. Please note the module orders are subject to change. Modules: Supporting Student Learning (30 credits) Reflect on and develop different areas of your practice in teaching and/or supporting learning in Higher Education (HE). Investigate and apply a range of theories, concepts and practices of planning teaching, learning and assessment that are current in HE. Be introduced to key areas of activity, knowledge and professional values commonly viewed as important (e.g. by professional recognition bodies such as the UK HEA) for practitioners working to support student learning in HE. Through online and offline activities, learning-by-doing, preparatory readings and reflective discussion, share your experience in supporting student learning. Demonstrate your understanding of pedagogy in your own teaching context, incorporating perspectives from sector and subject scholarship into your evaluation and development of your practice. Developing Flexible Learning Environments (30 credits) Further explore and develop the ways in which you can support student learning, especially via online and a mixture of blended learning environments. Learn from your peers and share your practice and experience of supporting learning in different environments. Discuss the relative advantages and challenges for learning offered by these. Engage with and apply pedagogical learning theory and scholarship to your reflection on and development of your practice. Engage with the design, implementation and evaluation of use of technology to enhance learning as part of a blended or online learning approach. Engage in reflective discussion and generation of strategies for curriculum design for supporting flexible, inclusive learning in online and/or blended learning environments. Evaluate and critically reflect on your practice and learning to inform your continuing professional development.
Assessment method
All assessments are taken and submitted online. You will be assessed through written coursework and practical activities, such as: Work-based assignments that are grounded in your current teaching and learning practice where you apply pedagogical scholarship and best practice to develop it Written assessments where you design and critically evaluate your curriculum Practical assessments where you plan, deliver, and evaluate learning activities with your learners, in both face-to-face and online/blended learning contexts
Entry requirements
All applications are considered on an individual basis. You would normally be expected to hold an honours degree. Applicants with qualifications other than a first degree, and those without formal qualifications or accreditation but with substantial, relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. As part of the application process you will be asked to submit a description of your prior experience, motivations for studying the course and how you believe it will develop your career aspirations. Within your application you will be expected to demonstrate sufficient previous and current practice in supporting student learning in Higher Education (HE). As a guideline, we expect applicants to be actively engaged in supporting student learning in HE for a minimum of 50 hours over the course’s duration, and be able to evidence this.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH