Academic Practice In Higher Education PG Cert

University of Dundee

Postgraduate

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    36 Months

  • Start date

    September
    other dates

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Learn more about current thinking and practice in HE, and reflect upon your findings. Our tailored Master's level course is suitable for working professionals at any career stage.

At the University of Dundee, we are committed to excellence in teaching. The PG Cert is underpinned by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF, 2011) and reflects our expertise in the field.

The course is also accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). If you are a member of staff at the University of Dundee this means that you will gain professional recognition. If you are taking this course as an external participant, you will able to apply directly to the HEA for professional recognition.

The programme is delivered primarily online, with an Orientation Day for Associate Module entry. We will provide you with individual tutor support and access to a community of practice. You will also be able to draw upon your everyday practice and experiences to aid your learning.

This course has a strong student-centred focus. You will see this in the curriculum content but also in the tailored approach to your studies. You will develop a personal learning journey, with the support of your tutor, suited to your career stage and practice context. This means that you can select the topics you would like to study and create a programme that meets your own professional development needs.

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About this course

This master's level qualification is increasingly viewed as an essential requirement for university staff who teach and/or support learning.

Participants who are members of staff and PG Tutors, where appropriate, of the University of Dundee will gain professional recognition with the Higher Education Academy. This is increasingly seen as a requirement in the higher education sector both in the UK and internationally. Successful completion of the first module or the full programme leads to professional recognition with HEA as follows:

Associate Fellow (AFHEA) – on completion of The Associate Module, or
Fellow (FHEA) – on completion of the Certificate.
The course is also available with HEA accreditation, where appropriate, to PG tutors who are developing their teaching role within the University and have completed the University’s Learning to Teach in Higher Education (LTHE) Development Programme.

You must be actively teaching and/or facilitating learning in higher education. Your teaching activity can be anything from lectures, practicals, studios, labs, one-to-ones but must be at tertiary level and enable you to:

reflect on your practice
implement in your practice what you are learning in your studies
engage with the peer review of teaching requirements of the Associate Module

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Subjects

  • Patchwork
  • VLE
  • VLE plus
  • Independent
  • Research
  • Associated
  • Patchwork assessment
  • Reading
  • Flexible Learner
  • Evaluating

Course programme

Modules

Total 200 hours Notional student effort (NSE)

  • 80 hours: working through the material on the VLE plus related activities
  • 60 hours: independent reading and research
  • 60 hours: activities and associated learning related to assessment and refining the patchwork assessment

Topics Units

Total 50 hours Notional student effort (NSE)

  • 20 hours: working through the material on the VLE plus related activities
  • 15 hours: independent reading and research
  • 15 hours: activities and associated learning related to assessment and refining the patchwork assessment
How you will be assessed

Each topic unit has four small assessment tasks. This means a manageable workload for you, helps you to see the progression in your studies, and provides you with regular opportunities for feedback. At the end of the Fellowship modules, you’ll be assessed by a reflexive commentary on your learning.

Associate Module:

  • Base Unit (1000 words)
  • The Flexible Learner (1000 words)
  • Developing and Evaluating Your Teaching (1000 words)
  • Assessment and Feedback (1000 words)

The assessment for the Associate Module includes 3 teaching observations and you should ensure you have sufficient teaching opportunities in place.

Fellowship Module 1:

  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Final reflexive commentary considering the ways in which you have extended your practice through study, learning and assessment on the module (500 words)

Fellowship Module 2:

  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Final reflexive commentary considering the ways in which you have empowered your practice through study, learning and assessment on the module (500 words)

Modules

Total 200 hours Notional student effort (NSE)

  • 80 hours: working through the material on the VLE plus related activities
  • 60 hours: independent reading and research
  • 60 hours: activities and associated learning related to assessment and refining the patchwork assessment

Topics Units

Total 50 hours Notional student effort (NSE)

  • 20 hours: working through the material on the VLE plus related activities
  • 15 hours: independent reading and research
  • 15 hours: activities and associated learning related to assessment and refining the patchwork assessment
How you will be assessed

Each topic unit has four small assessment tasks. This means a manageable workload for you, helps you to see the progression in your studies, and provides you with regular opportunities for feedback. At the end of the Fellowship modules, you’ll be assessed by a reflexive commentary on your learning.

Associate Module:

  • Base Unit (1000 words)
  • The Flexible Learner (1000 words)
  • Developing and Evaluating Your Teaching (1000 words)
  • Assessment and Feedback (1000 words)

The assessment for the Associate Module includes 3 teaching observations and you should ensure you have sufficient teaching opportunities in place.

Fellowship Module 1:

  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Final reflexive commentary considering the ways in which you have extended your practice through study, learning and assessment on the module (500 words)

Fellowship Module 2:

  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Option Topic Unit (2000 words)
  • Final reflexive commentary considering the ways in which you have empowered your practice through study, learning and assessment on the module (500 words)

Additional information

Overseas students Fee (non-EU) - £4,200 per year of study

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Academic Practice In Higher Education PG Cert

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