Postgraduate
Certificate in University Teaching -
Awards: PG Cert
(12 mth FT, 36 mth PT)
This programme is aimed at academic staff from the University of Edinburgh
with teaching responsibilities.
The programme is designed to introduce staff to significant issues in
relation to teaching, learning and assessment at a research-intensive
institution, combine reference with theory and educational literature with
practical application and make use of a wide variety of teaching and assessment
strategies to demonstrate good practice. It is in the first instance targeted
at new lecturers wishing to develop their understanding of theoretical
concepts as well as their practical skills required for creating effective
learning environments for students. However, experienced staff wishing
to further enhance their existing knowledge and skill in selected aspects
of teaching and learning are also eligible to enrol. As such, the programme
provides much needed CPD opportunities for all academic staff at the University
(inexperienced and experienced).
This programme
is aimed at academic staff from the University of Edinburgh with teaching
responsibilities.
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Learning outcomes
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Students who follow this programme will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the key concepts and theories
relating to teaching, learning and assessment in higher education;
- critically
assess the extent to which present learning environments within
their school are conducive to promoting high quality-learning;
- have practical
knowledge of how to design effective learning environments within
research-intensive settings;
- have an advanced understanding
of the various perspectives by which to explore differences among
learners and the capacity to develop creative ways of working with
different learners in a variety of contexts;
- be able to demonstrate the ability
to critically reflect on their own practice and as such take an
informed and professional approach to university teaching.
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How you will
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The programme will be taught primarily through face-to-face teaching
but will make use of some online learning activities. Courses will employ
a variety of teaching methods so as to model good practice. Lectures
will be complemented by small- and large-group discussions and debates,
various forms of group work in cognate and mixed subject areas, as well
as independent project work. Assessment will take place through formal
course-work submissions. All course assessments contribute to the aims
of the programme and relate directly to individual course learning outcomes.
A considerable degree of choice is built into each of the assessments
either by letting participants choose between two options or by allowing
for substantial flexibility in how to approach the required assignment.
The final assessment requirement is a "synoptic assessment" which
course participants complete as part of the core option Developing My
Approach to Teaching.
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Further information |
For information about funding opportunities, visit:
 Scholarships
and Student Finance Office
For further information,
please contact the Programme Organiser:
Caroline Kreber,
Higher & Community Education
The Moray House School of Education
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Telephone 0131 651 3122
Email: caroline.kreber@ed.ac.uk
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