Module Title
Principles Of Teaching, Learning And Assessment
Keywords
Competence, CPD, curriculum development, learning theories, systems approach, teaching-related activities |
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Prerequisites for Module
Anyone undertaking this module is normally expected to have satisfactorily completed a degree (preferably at honours level) or the equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide a broad introduction to the principles that underlie teaching, learning, assessment and its associated activities within Higher Education.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Take account of relevant theories of learning in the planning of teaching/learning programmes to meet learner's needs and style.
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Apply the systems approach to the planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of teaching/learning programmes.
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Perform the various supportive, administrative and other tasks that are associated with work as a Higher Education (HE) teacher.
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Cope effectively with the various personal demands that HE teaching entails.
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Develop and implement an effective continuing personal development (CPD) programme.
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Indicative Module Content
Basic theories of learning; the systems approach to curriculum development; specifying student learning outcomes; selecting appropriate teaching methods; selecting appropriate presentation techniques and supportive media; an introduction to using and integrating C&IT in teaching, learning and assessment, using virtual learnring environments (VLEs) in teaching, learning and assessment; assessing student performance (University Grading Scheme); evaluating the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process.
Student diversity (including disability), ethics, student guidance, counselling and tutoring; administrative support work; working as part of an academic team; developing personal coping strategies; developing a personal development programme.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Individual tutorials, including assessment of work of module
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Directed Study
| | Self-study of module resource materials and associated activities and assignments (and online discussions for online students)
| 120 |
Private Study
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| 20 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is taught entirely by directed self-study, backed up by individual tutorials arranged on an open-learning basis. It involves working through a structured series of study guide/workbooks, online activities and discussions and associated course readers, with support from a local mentor and a course tutor as and when required.
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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This is a competence-based module, with students being assessed against the detailed performance criteria (PC) associated with the various learning outcomes. These PCs are self-assessed by the student on a continuous basis, assessed by a subject specialist (normally the local mentor), and assessed by an educational specialist (normally the course tutor). The assessment is based on set tasks and a report. Being a competence-based module, no weighting of the individual assessments is involved.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Biggs, J., 1999. Teaching for Quality Learning at University. London: SRHE & OUP
| | 2. | CELT, 2000. Systems Approach
CELT, 2000. Specifying Learning Outcomes
CELT, 2000. Selecting Appropriate Teaching Methods
CELT, 2000. Selecting Appropriate Presentation Techniques & Media
CELT, 2000. An Introduction to Using and Integrating C&IT in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
CELT, 2000. Using VLEs in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
CELT, 2000.Assessing Student Performance
CELT, 2000. Student Diversity
CELT, 2000. Ethics
CELT, 2000. Student Guidance
CELT, 2000. Working as Part of an Academic Team
CELT, 2000. Developing a Personal Development Programme
CELT, 2000. Personal Tutor Handbook
CELT, 2000. Evaluating the effectiveness of instruction
| | 3. | Ketteridge, S., Marshall, S. & Fry, H., eds. 2002. The Effective Academic. London: Kogan Page
| | 4. | LTSN (2002) Assessment Series - http://www.ltsn.ac.uk/genericcentre/projects/assessment/
| | 5. | QAA Codes of Practice - http://www.qaa.ac.uk/public/srhbook/contents.htm
| | 6. | Detailed reading and reference lists and relevant websites are provided at the end of each booklet and these will be updated on an annual basis.
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Additional Notes
This module constitutes one of the core modules of the 60-credit PgCert higher Education Learning and teaching run by The Robert Gordon University. It is available both as a complete 15-credit module, delivered on an open-learning basis by the Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Assessment(DELTA)as separate 5-credit short course units, delivered via the Web.
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