Action Research and Reflective Practice in HE (Sept start)

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. 1a. Demonstrate expertise in the range of methods used to assess and give feedback to learners (AA3). 1b. Demonstrate proficiency in giving appropriate student support and guidance and creating effective learning environments (AA4) 1c. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development, pedagogic research and evaluating the impact of a variety of teaching methods on student learning (AA5)
2. 2a. Demonstrate expertise in their chosen subject areas as well as expertise in deploying a range of teaching and learning methods in that subject area (CK1&2). 2b. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how their students learn most effectively, both generally and within their chosen discipline area (CK3). 2c. Critically reflect on the usefulness and applications of the most recent technology-enhanced learning developments in Higher Education (CK4). 2d. Show an ability to critically evaluate and apply a range of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching (CK5). 2e Demonstrate a critical understanding of academic practice and leadership, including quality assurance and enhancement processes in teaching, learning and assessment (CK5).
3. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the professional values contained within the UK professional standards framework for teaching and supporting learning in Higher Education (PV1-4). Please note that bracketed elements refer to the UK Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2011.

This work-based module focuses on research methods for teaching and learning in higher education. It looks at ‘theories of change’ and other approaches to evaluating the impact of teaching methods and activities on student learning. It develops practitioners’ awareness and competence in the use action-research, evidence-informed practice and reflective practice in improving student learning. It further develops understandings of theories of learning and teaching introduced in EDM0130.

Through two independent action research projects developed alongside ‘action learning sets’ with colleagues and reflection on continuing professional development, participants will develop a solid evidence base on which they can inform decisions about teaching and independently evaluate and develop further innovations to improve the learning experience and develop teaching excellence.

1.Induction lasting three days, covering the following themes:
Session 1 Teacher as researcher: action-research, evidence-informed practice and reflective practice.
Session 2 Research methods in Higher Education research.
Session 3 Teaching enhancement and evaluation: analysing and implementing change to include an update on technology-enhanced learning developments.
Session 4/5 An introduction to academic practice and leadership and academic leadership within the disciplines (subject-specific element to be delivered within faculties by directors of learning and teaching / teaching excellence / AU fellowship award holders).

2. Practical elements include attendance at five ‘action learning sets’ throughout the year with peer group to develop action research issues, problems and ideas. They also include attendance at three optional CPD events, booked through CDSAP per observation of expert teachers.

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