EDU-40128 - Module Specification
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module instils principles and techniques of reflective practice that will help successful graduates to become resourceful and critical developers of teaching and learning in higher education learning contexts. The module will develop a critical rationale for practice that is grounded in theoretically informed understanding, experience gained from reflection on critical incidents, professional values and policy contexts. Structured support to encourage peer collaboration and learning from each other will be provided, through both direct observation and regular discussion of what worked, and why. Central to this module is critical exploration of the practice and theory of a wide range of learning technologies for teaching.
This module also introduces the values, knowledge and activities of the UKPSF.
This module is the first module of Keele's Higher Education Academy accredited MA in Higher Education Practice. Separately, successful completion of this module entitles you to Higher Education Academy Associate Fellowship.

The aim of this module is to develop a critical rationale for practice that is grounded in theoretically informed understanding, experience gained from reflection on teaching and learning, and consideration of professional values and policy contexts.
The module introduces the values, knowledge and some activities of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Successful completion of the module confers recognition as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate their own teaching including use of feedback from learners and peers to develop appropriate approaches, use of technologies, methods and theory: 1,2
Critically evaluate their approach to developing an effective learning environment and giving feedback to learners based on an understanding of how students learn
: 1,2
Explain their teaching-related decisions based on an understanding of how students learn: 1,2
Demonstrate, through discussion of their teaching, their understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity: 1,2
Demonstrate a values-driven approach to teaching and supporting learning, including those values listed in the UKPSF: 1,2

Study hours

Induction (full day) 7 hours
Conference 7 hours
Formal sessions, workshops, syndicate group work 24 hours
Preparation and asynchronous activity 262 hours
Total 300 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment