Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education

INDUCTION COURSE Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Wheldon Building 11th, 13th and 14th January 2016

Objectives of the induction

By the end of the induction colleagues will have been introduced to:

1. Some important issues facing teachers in higher education in the UK today

2. The core elements and requirements of the programme

3. Some aspects of current pedagogical thinking and research relating to teaching and learning

4. Useful examples of practical teaching and learning techniques Preparation for the Induction

Day 1. A short learning statement entitled: ‘Reflect on your experience as a learner and/or teacher and discuss how this will influence your approach to teaching and supporting learning in your discipline’ (1-2 pages). This piece represents your thoughts and perceptions on teaching and learning in higher education, in particular, in your subject area. It is intended to be reflective and to provide a basis for discussion. In this way, it does not need to be heavily referenced. It will provide a baseline from which to develop professionally as a teacher and facilitator of learning. Please bring six A4 copies.

Day 3. During the Induction, each programme participant will give a 10 minute presentation to a small group on a topic relating to their teaching and learning. The presentation may be delivered in any way chosen by the participant. The purpose of this is to gain feedback on your style of teaching.

On the final day of the Induction you will also need to present a poster (A1 flipchart) demonstrating your proposal for the first Reflective and Evaluative Account of Teaching. It should contain:

• Description & evaluation of the present situation/problem and your reason for attempting to develop/resolve it.

• Your proposed teaching intervention underpinned with brief theoretical justification.

• Your proposed method of evaluating the intervention.

Recommended reading prior to Induction

• Fry, H., Ketteridge, S, and Marshall, S. (2014) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3rd Edition) London, Routledge (Also as e book)

• Littlejohn, A. and Pedlar, C. (2014) Preparing for Blended e-learning: Understanding Blended and Online Learning (Connecting with E-Learning). London Routledge

• McDowell, L., Sambell, K. and Montgomery, C. (2011) Assessment for Learning in Higher Education: A Practical Guide to Developing Learning Communities. London, Routledge • Murray, R. (2008) The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Maidenhead, Mc Graw Hill (e book)

TIME Mon 11th January Wed 13th January Thurs 14th January 0915- Coffee/Tea/Networking Coffee/Tea/Networking Coffee/Tea/Networking 0930 0930- Learning and Teaching at Bangor PVC Val Chapmen Micro presentations 10.45 Oliver Turnbull Introducing appreciative inquiry as a Effective use of Blackboard Fran tool for the development of inclusive Garrad-Cole practice Introduction to award: Charles Buckley

10.45- Break Break Break 1100 1100- Reflective Learning Statements in Val Chapman Sue Clayton: CPD 1215 groups Introducing appreciative inquiry as a Framework, the UKPSF. tool for the development of inclusive Workshop Programme practice Examples of inspiring teaching Marie Parker Maiwen Owens 1215- Lunch/Networking 12.30-1.15 Lunch/Networking Lunch/Networking 1300 1300- Good practice in Learning and Val Chapman Poster presentations 1415 Teaching: Examples from a range of Inclusive Learning and Teaching colleagues including Chris Headleand and Dave Perkins Sonya Hanna Margot Sahar 1415- Coffee/Tea/Networking Coffee/Tea/Networking Coffee/Tea/Networking 1430 1430- Julian Brassington and Leila Salisbury Val Chapman Learning Technology Team 1545 Approaches to Learning Development Inclusive Learning and Teaching