This fully online module equips you with essential skills in becoming a research-informed practitioner and supports you to become a reflective educator—perfect for busy professionals working with adult learners. Guided by experienced educators, you’ll study at your own pace while developing the confidence and expertise to excel in a variety of educational settings. The module focuses on introducing the concepts of teaching, learning and assessment.
Graduate destinations
The academic credit from this module can be carried into the full PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.
Course outline
Course summary
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the practice of teaching and the support of student learning in higher education.
It is designed to be delivered online at a distance with optional workshops offered at Lancaster and Carlisle.
Modules
Year 1
- Introduction to Learning, Teaching and Assessment
In this module you will explore the concepts of teaching, learning and assessment, linked to meeting the needs of diverse learners. - The module (PGLT7011) forms the first module of the PgC in Learning and Teaching in Professional and Higher Education. It can be studied as a standalone module.
Programme Specification
This module is delivered as a fully online distance learning provision, enabling you to study flexibly around other commitments. This is supported by a range of tools accessed through our virtual learning environment Blackboard, where you will have access to a bespoke course page.
Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on supporting you to critically reflect on how the theory and research which you engage with might influence your own current and/or future practice. This helps to ensure that the learning you undertake through this programme has a 'real world' impact.
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.
Selection criteria
Students with qualifications and criteria not outlined below may be admitted to the course. Please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
You will need an Undergraduate degree.
A personal statement is a requirement for application. Within this, you should clearly identify:
- Your motivation to undertake this programme
- How you believe it will enhance your professional practice (now and in the future)
- Your experience of teaching and/or supporting learning in a higher education/professional learning context
Application information
Applications should be made online from the Apply Now button within the course information page.
Please note that the direct entry application system will not recognise your current Student IT Network login. Please select the New User option from the Apply Now button.
Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..
Student Finance Tuition Fee PolicyResources and facilities
We offer a wide range of learning and information resources designed for flexible learning in addition to modern campus facilities. All of resources you require will be made available through the virtual learning environment and additionally you will be provided with a free electronic portfolio.
