| Unit name | Teaching & Learning in Higher Education |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM5701 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gall |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
The Teaching and Learning Programme requires mandatory completion of the following other units, but (except in the case of the portfolio, which must be the final unit) does not specify the order of completion: EDUCM5702, EDUCM5703, EDUCM5704 & EDUCM5705 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit focuses on the skills, issues and theoretical frameworks pertinent to teaching and supporting the learning of diverse groups of students in a higher education context. It examines these from both the tutor's and the students' points of view. It explores the rationale for adopting particular teaching approaches and develops participant awareness of important determinants of success, such as learner diversity, teaching and learning cultures, and personal skills.
