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.
They will also normally be expected to have completed Modules CLM001 (Principles of Teaching, Learning and Assessment), CLM002 (Teaching and Learning Methods) and CLM003 (Assessment Methods) or the equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide an opportunity for students to integrate and apply what they have learned about the principles and practice of Higher Education by teaching and assessing a major element of a course under the guidance of an experienced member of staff.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Integrate and apply their knowledge of the theory of Higher Education taching in planning, delivering and assessing a major element of a course.
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Work effectively under the guidance of an experienced member of staff and accept constructive criticism from peers.
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Produce a destailed log/development diary on their work as a Higher Education teacher together with a portfolio of evidence of their competence.
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Reflect critically on their performance as a Higher Education teacher and carry out on-going evaluation of their work.
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Demonstrate that their work is underpinned by appropriate principles and values.
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Indicative Module Content
Change and Innovation
Action Research/Evidence Based Practice (underpinned by ethics)
Reflective Practice
Continuing Professional development (CPD)
This module synthesises together the materials covered in the preceding three modules. Students are expected to re-visit this material on a regular basis as they carry out the work of the module.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Individual tutorials, critique lessons and feedback sessions, including assessment of work of module
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Directed Study
| | Performance of various tasks associated with module including the project and construction of a portfolio of evidence (and online discussions (for support only) for online students)
| 120 |
Private Study
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| 20 |
| Mode of Delivery
This involves planning, delivering and assessing a major element of a course under the supervision of an experienced member of the teaching staff, reflecting deeply and critically on their work, and producing portfolio evidence of their competence. The detailed programme is agreed with the student's course tutor and supervisor.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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This is a competence-based module, with the students being assessed regarsdisng their achievement on all five of the module learning outcomes. This involves self-assessment by the student, assessment by a subject specialist (normally the programme supervisor) and assessment by an educational specialist (normally the course tutor). The assessment is based on the examination of the portfolio of evidence of competence produced by the student and informal oral examinations. being a competence-based module, no weighting of the individual assessments is involved.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | All Indicative Bibliography as listsed for Modules CLM001-CLM003
| | 2. | QAA Codes of Practice - http://www.qaa.ac.uk/public/srhbook/contents.htm
| | 3. | 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 Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education Learning and Taching run by The Robert Gordon University, constituting the integrative module of this course. It is not intended that it should be undertaken outwith the context of the course other than in exceptional circumstances.
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