30 credit level 7 module
Page last updated 24 October 2024
This 30 credit level 7 module, Theory and Practice in Higher Education, will introduce you to the theories of learning and teaching, and underpinning philosophies of pedagogic research in order to develop evidence based teaching practice. Incorporating consideration of your practice through a structured learning journey, and with the support of course tutors, an appropriate 'critical friend' and your peers, you will have the opportunity to reflect on how you can enhance your teaching practice to better support your students learning.
The module aims to provide you with the opportunity to:
This module can contribute to the PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
This level 7 (Masters level) module syllabus typically covers:
Each of the study units/sessions will be a structured learning journey and will comprise a set of teaching materials such as lectures, workshops, seminars, videos and articles, that allow you to understand, apply and reinforce your learning of the concepts covered.
Assessment for this module will be a portfolio for summative assessment which will include the following, where appropriate demonstrating critical engagement with relevant literature:
The School of Education and Childhood at UWE Bristol runs a variety of courses in early childhood and education studies, and is one of the largest providers of initial teacher training and continuing professional development in the region. Experienced tutors and leading researchers and practitioners in their fields teach in the department. We have excellent facilities and a range of flexible study areas and online learning tools for our students.
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The fees for this course is £1,500.
Dates
The next module start dates are September 2024 and January 2025. More information provided on enquiry.
To apply, please email the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
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