Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The promotion and quality enhancement of teaching and learning and fostering innovation in practice is the core business and primary role of the Learning Development Section.
The fulfilment of the above stated role is facilitated via:
- providing academic staff development relating to teaching, learning and assessment
- providing opportunities for staff at the University to obtain accredited qualifications in learning and teaching at Higher Education level and membership of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- promoting quality of teaching, learning and assessment through the pedagogy of elearning and the use of innovative technologies
- supporting learning and teaching through policy-led initiatives, projects and targeted continuing professional development
- engaging in applied pedagogic research and development in the theory and practice of Higher Education learning and teaching
HELT
HELT, is the Higher Education Learning and Teaching qualification. This qualification is important for the accreditation of higher education teachers and membership of the Higher Education Academy. Further information about this can be found on these pages.
Assessment
This section provides information about assessment methods and practises, the University’s grading scheme and research on assessment.
Teaching Initiatives/Awards
Information relating to the John Gray Award, Teaching Fellows and Learning Enhancement Co-ordinators can be found on these pages.
Educational Development
You will find a list of Staff Development sessions, courses and workshops on these pages.
Guidelines
This is intended to provided guidelines in aspects of higher education teaching, learning, assessment, research and quality enhancement. Within these pages are links to Developing Flexible Learning Materials and Guidelines for Assessment for Students with Disabilities (Equity and Diversity).
Useful Links
This provides a list of useful links within the areas of teaching, learning and assessment.
