ID5106 University Teaching: Supporting Student Learning

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Limited to University of St Andrews staff who teach and/or support learning

Planned timetable

Wednesday afternoons, ~fortnightly (13:00-16:00). See PGCAP webpage (Initial core modules) for dates/times of classes. https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ceed/education-focused-staff/pgcap/

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr H C McKiggan-Fee

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Heather McKiggan-Fee and guest speakers from various Schools and units

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is aimed at all staff who teach and support learning at St Andrews, regardless of contract type. In a series of interactive lectures and seminars we consider in depth important issues for those who are supporting student learning at university. We explore reflective practice, learning theories, equality, diversity and inclusion, internationalisation, effective teaching practices in different contexts and how technology can enhance learning. This module is collaboratively taught by CEED staff and colleagues from various Schools and Units. Successful completion of this module will give participants a solid foundation to apply for a relevant category of HEA Fellowship.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE TEACHING/SUPPORTING LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour welcome (x1 week), 3-hour lecture/seminar (x5 weeks), 1-hour peer pair meeting (x2 weeks), 1-hour teaching observation (x3 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

22

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

128

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate and reflect upon the effectiveness of your teaching.
  • Apply effective methods for teaching and supporting learning, both generally and within your discipline, taking account of theories of how students learn.
  • Explain how selected technologies could be used to support learning and teaching and how they could be applied within your discipline.
  • Provide an effective and inclusive learning environment that takes account of the needs of diverse students within the context of your discipline.
  • Communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
  • In addition, participants should be able to evidence the Professional Standards Framework 2023 professional values: 1. Respect individual learners and diverse groups of learners. 2. Promote engagement in learning and equity of opportunity for all to reach their potential. 3. Use scholarship, or research, or professional learning, or other evidence-informed approaches as a basis for effective practice. 4. Respond to the wider context in which higher education operates, recognising implications for practice. 5. Collaborate with others to enhance practice.