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ED55HS: ACTIVITIES, KNOWLEDGE & VALUES (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

The second compulsory taught course on the PG Cert, ‘Activities, Knowledge & Values’ will address 5 themes (each delivered in a two-week block), which will be delivered as 5 synchronous interactive seminars (90 minutes). There will be fortnightly, asynchronous discussion-board activities, short video recordings, and topical readings. Overall, this course will balance theory with reflective practice in learning and teaching in higher education.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Aaron Thom

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will comprise 5 topical themes in learning and teaching in higher education, as outlined below. For each theme, the asynchronous activities will precede their synchronous session. 

1: Reasons to Teach

  • A reflective opening to this PG Cert course, to reflect on learning from the first course, and to allow for insightful discussions from participants about their own professional development.

2: Value of Theories for Learning 

  • Translating theory into practice.

3: Audience and Obstacles 

  • A topical theme addressing major issues in higher education’
  • Align teaching and assessment approaches to appropriate SCQF Levels.

4: Nurturing a Learning Community 

  • Investing in people, staff, and students.

5: Concepts: Fit for Practice? 

  • Does the conceptualisation of theorising academia work in practice?

This course is fully aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework for Teaching & Supporting Learning in H.E. It is divided into five online sessions, supported by four formative assessments and one summative assessment. Course materials, including pre-session learning activities and online delivery utilise the University’s virtual learning environment, MyAberdeen. 


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 35 Feedback Weeks 39

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Feedback

2,500-word reflective practice letter, aligned with the UKPSF.

Individual written feedback will be provided.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateCritically reflect upon their teaching practice within the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), to enhance the quality of their teaching.

Formative Assessment

Annotated bibliography

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 31 Feedback Weeks 33

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Feedback

500-word annotated bibliography.

Focusing on two key sources that you will be using in the Summative Assessment.

Written feedback will be provided.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionCreateExemplify, in the written report, arguments for change in learning and teaching, through discipline-related reflection, synthesised with the literature.

Reflective Report

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 27 Feedback Weeks 29

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Feedback

Reflection on academic practice

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateConstruct arguments for change in learning and teaching practice, through discussion and written report.
ReflectionEvaluateCritically reflect upon their teaching practice within the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), to enhance the quality of their teaching.

Individual UKPSF alignment grid

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 39 Feedback Weeks 41

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Feedback

Individual UKPSF alignment grid (800 words).

Written feedback will be provided.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateCritically reflect upon their teaching practice within the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), to enhance the quality of their teaching.

Video session

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

10-minute video session to be peer-marked

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualEvaluateCritically evaluate the literature in contemporary fields of learning and teaching developments.

Resit Assessments

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 50 Feedback Weeks 51

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Feedback

2,500 individual Reflective Letter.

Individual written feedback will be provided.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateCritically reflect upon their teaching practice within the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), to enhance the quality of their teaching.
ConceptualEvaluateCritically evaluate the literature in contemporary fields of learning and teaching developments.
ProceduralEvaluateConstruct arguments for change in learning and teaching practice, through discussion and written report.
ReflectionCreateExemplify, in the written report, arguments for change in learning and teaching, through discipline-related reflection, synthesised with the literature.

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