HED7013 - Principles of teaching, learning and assessment in HE: Alternative assessment portfolio descriptor 1 (Associate Fellow)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Critically analyse core concepts in teaching, learning and assessment design and practices
2 - Interpret and synthesise models of reflective and reflexive practice in relation to Descriptor 1 Associate Fellow criteria
3 - Critically analyse professional practice through engagement with relevant pedagogical theory and literature, providing evidence against all Descriptor 1 Associate Fellow criteria.

Content:

Participants will explore key concepts in teaching, learning and assessment as related to the current university strategy, including emerging developments in digital technologies. The relationship between these core concepts and learner outcomes will be explored. Key models of reflective and reflexive practices will be interrogated, taking account of participants’ professional roles and contexts. There will be a strong emphasis on theory-practice dialogue, enabling participants to analyse their current and future practices in relation to relevant pedagogical and andragogical theory and literature.

Participants will be supported in preparing to submit a portfolio of evidence against Descriptor 1 of the Advance HE PSF (2023).

Learning and Teaching Information:

Participants will learn through a mix of approaches. These include lead lectures from experts in the field; some guest speakers may be used to deliver lead lectures in specific areas. These lectures will then be linked with seminar style activities to facilitate discussion and promote reflexive learning. A dialogic approach to learning will support participants to share ideas with colleagues from other sectors/backgrounds or specialisms. The module will make use of Moodle and Teams where relevant to support distance learning.

Scheduled teaching and learning: lectures, seminars and tutorials
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: 20

Mentor meetings
Hours: 2
Intended Group Size: 1-5

Guided independent study
Hours: 268



Further details relating to assessment

Negotiated assessment for learning outcome 1 will allow participants to contextualise their critical analysis in relation to their professional practice. A specific marking rubric for this component will be provided to participants to support their choice of assessment format and content.

Portfolio is mapped against Descriptor 1 Associate Fellow (PSF, 2023) criteria and must provide evidence of:

D1.1 use of appropriate Professional Values, including at least V1 and V3
In your context, show how you:
- V1 respect individual learners and diverse groups of learners
- V3 use scholarship, or research, or professional learning, or other evidence-informed approaches as a basis for effective practice

D1.2 application of appropriate Core Knowledge, including at least K1, K2 and K3
In your context, apply knowledge of:
- K1 how learners learn, generally and within specific subjects
- K2 approaches to teaching and/or supporting learning, appropriate for subjects and level of study
- K3 critical evaluation as a basis for effective practice

D1.3 effective and inclusive practice in at least two of the five Areas of Activity
In your context, demonstrate that you:
- A1 design and plan learning activities and/or programmes
- A2 teach and/or support learning through appropriate approaches and environments
- A3 assess and give feedback for learning
- A4 support and guide learners
- A5 enhance practice through own continuing professional development

The written portfolio will consist of:
- 500-word context statement supported by relevant pedagogical theory and literature
- 1000-word written narrative mapped against D1 criteria
- Supporting evidence related to D1 criteria
- Authentication of practice: one peer review of teaching and learning
- Professional development plan

The oral portfolio will consist of a pre-submission of evidence:
- Supporting evidence related to D1 criteria
- Authentication of practice: one peer review of teaching and learning
- Professional development plan
Followed by a 15-20 minute professional dialogue where the participant explores their professional context as related to relevant pedagogical theory and literature and provides a narrative of their professional experience against D1 criteria.

Please note that both assessment components must be passed to achieve Advance HE Associate Fellow and Level 7 credits.

Assessment:

001 Negotiated Assessment; 2000 words; 40%; End of term 40%
002 Portfolio: written or oral; 3000 word equivalent; 60%; End of term 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T1J

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