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Microcredential:15 credits (Level 7 – Postgraduate) Foundational Approaches to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 10 weeks part-time and online

Masters Degree Description

This dedicated online short course introduces the theory and methods of teaching, planning, and designing learning activities – as well as inclusive practice, effective communication, and supportive learning.  

As you progress through the standalone module you will develop the skills to support academic excellence and enhance your career development. Your knowledge will extend to using reflective practice and evidence-based approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and supporting learning in higher education. 

By the end, you will be able to engage with theories of effective academic practice and appreciate new global perspectives. The online learning environment will give you access to a larger, worldwide community, broadening your overall experience.  

This online short course is your gateway to a full master’s degree and upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress on to our postgraduate Academic Practice Programme

Entry Requirements

Our online short courses are the ideal gateway to a master’s degree if you do not meet the standard entry criteria for the full postgraduate programme. 

As such, you do not require any previous qualifications or work experience to study one of our online short courses.  

You must provide evidence that you have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. 

If you do not have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You do not need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries

Fees

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Student Destinations

A background in education is useful for a wide range of careers, particularly for roles in communication, digital literacy, teaching, and research.  

After successful completion of the online short course, you can progress onto our postgraduate Academic Practice Programme

Module Details

This standalone module consists of the following topics. You are required to complete 15 credits to achieve an award. 

Syllabus: 

  • Introduction to the theory and practice of teaching and supporting learning in HE in a global context 
  • Planning inclusive, accessible learning activities 
  • Creating lesson plans 
  • Micro-teaching 
  • Giving and receiving feedback about teaching and supporting learning in HE  
  • Introduction to the use of reflective practice and evidence-based approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and supporting learning in HE 
  • Introduction to the use of appropriate questioning techniques to engage students in a global context 
  • Introduction to the benefits of continual professional development to enhance practice 

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