Overview

This course is part of a series of modules (including PPT-4005 and PPT-4006) with the ultimate aim to develop and enhance teaching skills, understanding of issues within teaching in Higher Education, and the mechanisms involved in running and developing Human Sciences courses in Higher Education. Students will be expected to work as a member of a teaching team to complete their Teaching Practice.

These courses are predominately focused on the practice of teaching, rather than pedagogical theory. The aim of the course is to help students become a competent and adaptable teaching practitioner, able to facilitate and support student learning. Moreover, they will gain some insight and experience of the ‘hidden’ mechanisms of teaching in Higher Education (e.g., quality assurance, moderation etc). They will find these skills invaluable for their future academic development and employability.

This course is part of a series of modules (PPT-4004 and PPT-4005) with the ultimate aim to develop and enhance teaching skills, understanding of issues within teaching in Higher Education, and the mechanisms involved in running and developing Human Sciences courses in Higher Education. Students will be expected to work as a member of a teaching team to complete their Teaching Practice.

These courses are predominately focused on the practice of teaching, rather than pedagogical theory. The aim of the course is to help students become a competent and adaptable teaching practitioner, able to facilitate and support student learning. Moreover, they will gain some insight and experience of the ‘hidden’ mechanisms of teaching in Higher Education (e.g., quality assurance, moderation etc). They will find these skills invaluable for their future academic development and employability.

Assessment Strategy

Pass - A pass is awarded when there is successful completion of all of the following: A 90hr teaching placement demonstrated by evidence in the form of a record of hours and activities signed by the relevant module organiser; completion of all required teaching observations evidenced by sign-off by the teaching adviser; submission of a 500-word reflective essay, graded as pass/fail by this module's MO.

Fail - A fail is awarded when there is unsuccessful completion of any of the following: A 90hr teaching placement demonstrated by evidence in the form of a record of hours and activities signed by the relevant module organiser; completion of all required teaching observations evidenced by sign-off by the teaching adviser; submission of a 500-word reflective essay, graded as pass/fail by this module's MO.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply appropriate core knowledge and understanding of theories and approaches to effective teaching and learning practice and its critical evaluation (K1, K2, K3).

• Apply effective and inclusive approaches to assessment by designing assessments and/or by supporting learning for assessments, and by grading work and providing feedback to students (A3, A4, K1, K2).

• Critically evaluate effectiveness in interacting inclusively and respectfully with individuals or groups of students to provide a positive educational experience (V1, K3).

• Develop and/or deliver effective and inclusive high-quality class materials and content (A1, A2).

• Develop your approach to effective practice through application of critical reflection, use of pedagogical research and scholarship, and engagement with effective and inclusive continuous professional development (A5, K3, V3).