ITL Application Form The Introduction to Teaching and Learning (ITL) module is a short course designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills in teaching, learning and giving feedback. Those who successfully complete the Professional Development in Academic Practice: PDAP711 ITL will gain 20 credits at level 7 (Masters) and have met the UK Professional Standards Framework at Descriptor Level 1 (D1).
Entry Requirements: Minimum of 15 hours engagement in teaching, learning and assessment related activity. These 15 hours should account for: A minimum of five hours between the start and the formative assessment submission date for the module. The additional hours must have taken place within the last 12 months, and/or within the 6 months following module completion.
ITL Course options: There are two versions of the ITL course: The standard ITL course comprises of four 9.30am-5pm face-to-face sessions taught at weekly intervals, with additional weekly online activities. An intensive version of the course consists of four 9.30am-5pm sessions in one week, plus daily online activities. Full attendance is required. Participants are expected to engage in the taught sessions and online activities. These focus on subjects including: teaching delivery; planning and preparing sessions; giving feedback; reflective practice and signposting student support.
The PDAP711 assessment includes: . two reviews of academic practice (RAPs) in which you observe, and are observed by a peer . a UK Professional Standards Framework application at Descriptor Level 1 (D1) The supervisor/line manager must indicate overleaf which teaching and/or assessment responsibilities the applicant will be undertaking and sign the form. Unsigned applications will not be considered.
Applicant information: Title: First name: Family name: Email: Tel: Office address: Faculty: School: Role e.g. PhD student, associate tutor, lecturer, support staff: If PhD student, current year of study: In the space below briefly outline why you want to do the ITL course.
Look at the dates on the PGCAP Schedule, available at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your- university/teaching-and-learning/qualifications-and-recognition/itl
Indicate your preferred ITL Cohort choice:
Cohort A ☐ Cohort B ☐ Cohort C ☐ Cohort D ☐
☐ I confirm that I have the minimum 5 hours of teaching, learning and assessment related activity between the start date of the module and the formative assessment submission date of the cohort I have selected.
Information for supervisor/line manager: The following section must be completed by the supervisor/line manager. It is university policy that “staff who undertake teaching and/or assessment duties, must successfully complete appropriate training to prepare the role”. Priority places will be given to those who are scheduled to engage with teaching and assessment activities. Before completing the form please check that the applicant meets the entry requirements as outlined overleaf. I can confirm that the applicant will be undertaking the following teaching/assessment responsibilities (please tick relevant activities and indicate number of hours): Tic Activity Hours Tick Activity Hours k Demonstrating Lecturing Running seminars Giving formative feedback Running/supporting Marking and giving fieldwork summative feedback Other (give details):
Your signature indicates that you are aware of the requirements of the university policy on research and support staff undertaking teaching and assessment duties and that you agree for them to attend the ITL course.
Signature of Name: Supervisor/Line Manager: Signature of Applicant: Name: Date: Please complete this application form and return it to Sara Meredith, Teaching and Learning Support, Room 117, 3 Endsleigh Place, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA. Tel: 01752 587608. Or email an electronic copy to [email protected] Decision: Offer provisional place / Request further information / Invite for interview / Decline