EDM068: Developing Academic Practice

Module Provider:

Institute of Education

Number of credits:

30 [15 ECTS credits]

Level:

M

Terms in which taught:

Autumn, Spring and Summer

Module Convenor:

Ms JE Pryse

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
To explore current good practice in the main aspects of teaching, supporting learning and assessment in Higher Education.
To provide a conceptual framework for the development of academic practice.
To consider national and University quality assurance and enhancement policies.
To put theory into practice within the academic discipline.

Assessable learning outcomes:
To successfully complete this module, you should be able to
Design and conduct a project into an aspect of teaching and learning relevant to your discipline area making the purpose and objectives of the project clear and related to an overview of the current situation with an evaluation of strengths and weaknesses and the case for change.
Report on your project showing evidence of consideration of a range of possible approaches to the central issue and making reference to existing research and literature.
In writing your report, argue a case for the course of action chosen taking particular account of relevant pedagogic issues and indicating your action plan and review arrangements.

Additional outcomes:
Through the module you will develop a number of non-assessed transferable skills such as presentation skills, using video cameras, participating in discussion groups and disseminating good practice.

Outline content:
Topics covered in the module focus on these areas:
Quality assurance and university policies
Teaching in different situations using different techniques, promoting learning, course design, assessment and evaluation
The Personal Tutor System and other students support services
Establishing your research profile and supervising research students

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Contact time will be through interactive workshops of between two and four hours duration. Further work will be expected through discussion with colleagues and in particular the academic mentor. An independent research project into an aspect of teaching and learning will form an integral part of the module.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
The assessment is through a work-based project on an aspect of teaching and learning. The project must be agreed with your Head of School and the module convenor. The report should be a minimum of 4000 and maximum of 8000 words in length.
Relative percentage of coursework:
100%
Examinations
None
Requirements for a pass
Pass/fail
Reassessment arrangements
Re-submit project report