Higher Education

The programme is offered in three modes.

The in-service (attending) mode is for people already employed in higher education (HE) who need to gain a teaching qualification that allows them to register with the Higher Education Academy/Nursing and Midwifery Council. Attendance is on Wednesday afternoons during term time.

In-service (technology-enhanced, flexible) is for people already employed in HE who need to gain a teaching qualification recognised by the Higher Education Academy and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. There are two compulsory study days per academic year, normally Saturdays. Participants are given access to online materials to work through and tutors to support them.

The pre-service mode is for suitably qualified people who would like to teach in HE but are not yet employed in the sector. Participants attend classes Wednesday afternoons during term time and undertake at least 60 hours teaching practice on placement.

Those successful on this programme can join the MA Higher Education, or the MA Applied Professional Studies with advanced standing. NMC qualified participants can proceed to the MA Professional Practice in Health and Social Care with advanced standing.

Aims of the programme

• To develop practical and evaluative skills necessary for teaching in higher education.
• To facilitate learning in a range of settings and give advanced professional development.
• To encourage the development of subject-specific pedagogy.

The programme covers the following topics:

• Learning theories and their application
• Diversity
• Purposes of assessment
• Learner support and guidance
• Teaching strategies
• Curriculum models
• Use of technology to facilitate learning
• Quality assurance
• Curriculum development and evaluation
• Teaching and learning in inter-professional Settings
• Evidence-based practice

Content

• Learning, Teaching and Assessing
• Learning Design and Evaluation
• Professional Development in Higher Education