Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) PG Cert

This module is designed to introduce you to the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, deliver, and evaluate learning. It will encourage you to develop and enhance your own teaching practices in the light of relevant theoretical models of learning and your own experience as a learner and teacher. You’ll address the practical aspects of teaching, ranging from teaching students in large and small groups, using technology to support learning and developing courses of learning based on the principle of constructive alignment. It places considerable emphasis on developing practical teaching skills to enhance the learning experience of students.

This module is designed to help you to become critically aware of the range of strategies available to you and of the need to promote assessment strategies which are reliable, fair, and valid. You’ll examine and reflect upon your own practice and develop an understanding of theoretical frameworks particularly in relation to the use of formative assessment, feedback and feed-forward as ways of promoting learning. You will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in the use of feedback and feed-forward as well as helping to develop specific assessment criteria which will be used to help assess your own work. This module will also seek to develop your range of skills and knowledge which will enhance your professional practice as a teacher and encourage you to see assessment as an integral part of the learning and teaching process.

This higher education teaching qualification is for those currently teaching in a Higher Education Institute or teaching HE within an FE setting.

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Depending on your long-term goals and interests you may decide to explore a full postgraduate master’s qualification before moving on to a doctorate qualification to further your academic interests. Having a master’s degree under your belt is a key entry requirement in opening doors to study at this level.

You'll be able to transfer and apply your theory knowledge to the classroom, so it reflects positively in your teaching practice. You'll adopt an autonomous and professional approach to your role as HE practitioner and you'll participate in the development of a supportive and co-operative HE learning environment.

Once you become an ARU student you will be able to access our Employability service to help you whatever stage of your career, whether that’s landing your dream job or the next progression step.

We offer:

• careers advice, including one-to-one online and telephone appointments with our experienced advisers
• help with your CV, job searches, applications, and interview preparation
• an online portal packed with useful careers resources
• our Employability Programme, which helps you hone the skills employers say they want in graduates.

A PG Cert is the abbreviation for postgraduate certificate. It is a postgraduate qualification that provides training at the same level as a Master’s, but is taught over a shorter period of time and is ideal for those who can’t commit their time and finances to a full Master’s programme.

PG Cert qualifications are an excellent study opportunity for those who want to progress their careers in a specific sector while they work in that field, wish to complete their education quickly, or are looking for a more affordable path to career advancement.

At Anglia Ruskin, our teacher training course consists of two modules and an assessment. Both modules involve a compulsory observation of your own teaching practice within your higher education institution, to assess how well you have adapted to the modules in question.

You will be introduced to the skills needed to plan, deliver, and evaluate student learning in order to boost your practical teaching skills. You will also be given an understanding of other practical factors, such as teaching both large and small groups of students; using technology to support learning; and techniques that you can implement to enhance your teaching skills.

Our online PGCert learning and teaching in HE will also develop your understanding of the theoretical frameworks of assessment. You will then be encouraged to view assessment as a valuable aspect of the teaching process.

Completing your own education while you educate others will give you valuable insight into both sides of the pedagogical experience. As a student yourself, you will gain a greater understanding of the learning process of your students, and you can apply this new understanding to help make you a better teacher.

At ARU, our postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education is ideal for those wanting to take the next step in their teaching career.

Due to this course's observation requirements in higher education institutions, you will need to be working as a higher education teacher whilst studying. But with day-to-day, hands-on experience working as a teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice, improving your performance as an educator from day one and helping you – and your students – reach success.

Because our teacher training course is undertaken through distance learning, you’ll be able to set your own study schedule, fitting your learning around your other commitments. This means that wherever and whenever you want to study, you’ll benefit from our amazing flexibility. Distance learning is also ideal for those wanting to improve their independent learning skills, as you’ll be responsible for your day to day study.

Our skilled tutors are available to provide you with all the advice and guidance you need to complete your education. They are active researchers in the education sector, meaning that you will have access to their knowledge and insights on all the latest theoretical and practical developments within the field of education and teacher training.

At ARU, we work tirelessly to ensure that we are able to deliver our students an exceptional standard of distance learning courses, and we ensure that each and every one of our students receive the support they need to complete the next steps in their education.

To ensure that you can study at home or on the move, on a schedule that suits your individual needs, you will undertake your studies through Canvas, our virtual learning environment, which lets you submit your assignments and complete your coursework remotely. Canvas also allows you to keep in contact with your tutors and peers, allowing you the chance to collaborate with others and learn from their experiences.

Your success is vitally important to us during your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer each of our students access to our valuable career advice service, helping you with practical activities such as CV writing, and giving you access to our Employability Programme which helps you to develop the skills that employers look for. These support systems are designed to ensure that you’re ready for your post-graduation life and fully equipped to achieve all of your career goals.