What Makes This Course So Special?
The course is unique in offering a 100% online learning environment. The PGCertHE is a flexible and bespoke programme of study that supports participants in identifying and progressing specific areas for enhancement. The interactive nature of the programme creates a dynamic environment where you can come together to share experiences and provide peer support.
Course Intro
This course is for you if you are an early career academic, learning support practitioner seeking accreditation, or a postgraduate student in a full-time research role in an academic environment.
The programme comprises two 30 credit Masters Level modules. It is all taught online via Moodle.
If you are in a learning support role or research role but lack appropriate levels of teaching you can only complete Module 1. Successful completion of Module 1 can lead to Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Modules 1 and 2 can be completed only if you have a full academic workload and sufficient access to all the functions of supporting and providing learning and teaching to students. Successful completion of Module 2 can lead to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Through the assignment work which includes an investigation of your practice and two teaching observations, you are supported in demonstrating a range of knowledge and skills to map onto the Higher Education Academy Standards.
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What you study
Delivery of this distance learning course is via Moodle, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, supported by video conferencing. You must ensure you have adequate access to the internet to support these tools.
Each topic of study makes use of video, audio PowerPoint presentations, an online library room, online tutorials and e-portfolios, prepared by tutors at the University. Some guest lectures by experts from other Higher Education institutions are also included where appropriate.
Module 1
• Investigating Learning and Teaching Through Action Research
• Approaches to Teaching
• Planning Learning in Higher Education
• Managing Learning
• Developing Good Practice in Assessment
Module 2
• Culture, Communication and Learning
• Building on Student Strengths
• Innovation and Technology in Learning and Teaching
• Employability and Work-Based Learning
• Developing and Supervising Research
Where Next?
Further study is possible through the MA provision of the School of Education that can lead to Postgraduate Diploma or MA awards.
Interview Required
No interview required.
Assessment
Each module has two assessment components: An action research cycle and the compilation of an e-portfolio of professional practice, including your reflections on your professional development, and reports from a teaching observation.
Student Soundbite
“The website is very easy to use and module information, the discussion board, assessment activities and study tools are all easily accessible. The library room is great for posting reading materials.”