EDMAP2-Developing Academic Practice

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer / Autumn module
Pre-requisites: EDMAP1 Introduction to Academic Practice
Non-modular pre-requisites: EDMAP1 must be taken as either a pre-requisite or a co-requisite
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Ms Angela Buckingham
Email: a.s.buckingham@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module builds on EDMAP1 (Introduction to Academic Practice) and provides further and more in-depth theoretical and practical insights into teaching and supporting learning in higher education.

It enables students to provide evidence of achievement at Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF through demonstrating a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support and providing evidence of engagement in: appropriate areas of activity; possession of core knowledge; and, commitment to shared professional values.

The module takes place across two academic years in intensive blocks, enabling students to take a longer-term, holistic and reflective approach to their professional development.

Aims:
􀀕 To explore innovative approaches to teaching and supporting learning
􀀕 To explore issues regarding student engagement and learning
􀀕 To develop good practice in designing and planning learning beyond the level of the session
􀀕 To develop good practice in evaluating and assessing learning beyond the level of the session
􀀕 To develop the skills to effectively support learners through roles such as supervision and personal tutoring
􀀕 To extend knowledge of pedagogic theory and how it may inform practice
􀀕 To become familiar with national and University quality assurance and enhancement policies
􀀕 To encourage a holistic and reflective approach to professional development, acknowledging the diversity of roles in Higher Education
􀀕 To provide opportunities to engage with the UK Professional Standards Framework at Descriptor 2

Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module students should be able to: • conduct research into an area of student learning and/or student engagement • critically reflect on and present their findings about student engagement and learning and the implications for their contexts • criticallyÌýreflectÌýon and present their learning about the experience of group work and group assessmentÌýand the implications for their practice • utilise a range of approaches to learning design, teaching, assessment and student support appropriate to their students and based on a critical engagement with pedagogic research and scholarship • utilise a range of approaches to feedback and support appropriate to their students and based on a critical engagement with pedagogic research and scholarship • demonstrate the general presentation skills required at level 7 (M level) • engage with Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF through the primary research, case study and examples from their practice • take a reflective and evaluative approach to continuing professional development.

Additional outcomes:

Through the module students will develop a number of transferable skills including:

• communicating effectively orally


• writing for different audiences (students, colleagues, etc.)


• designing, carrying out and reporting on a collaborative research project


• understanding ways to enhance research-teaching synergies


• evaluating methods for teaching and learning through peer learning with colleagues across Schools


• applying knowledge of technology to support effective practice


• developing reflective approaches to practice


• taking a holistic approach to continuing professional development, considering all aspects of the role

Outline content:

• Designing & planning for modules and programmes • Engaging students in their learning • Assessing learning and providing feedback • Developing skills for supporting learners • Developing inclusive practiceÌý• Evaluating your practice • Research-teaching synergies • Learning beyond the classroom

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