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Professional Learning

This section has useful information about the range of learning and teaching focused professional development, including induction sessions, certificated programmes and experiential routes to professional recognition.

The following are priority areas to support and facilitate academic and professional learning in partnership with faculties across the institution.

Guidance on Initial Professional Learning Requirements

  • Read this document that sets out the Ulster University Initial Professional Learning Requirements for Those Involved in the Education of Ulster Students
  • Read the current advice for line managers and staff on professional development opportunities

In this section

Orientation to Learning and Teaching at Ulster University

This interactive session is designed to highlight and signpost you to key information regarding L&T priorities, policy and practice at Ulster.

Introduction to Teaching and Learning for PgTAs

Introduction to Teaching and Learning for Post-Graduate Teaching Assistants.

Induction Course for Recognised University Teachers*

Fully online course on learning, teaching and assessment at Ulster University

Course Directors

An introduction to the role of course director.

External Examiner Induction

All newly appointed external examiners to Ulster University are invited to an Induction Day organised to introduce the teaching, learning and assessment practices of the University.

First Steps to Supporting  Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Award (FST)

The FST course aims to support staff to prepare and deliver effective learning, assessment and feedback.

Post-graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (PgCHEP)

Details on Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice at Ulster University.

MEd

This Programme has been designed to build on the strengths of the PgCHEP and other CPD opportunities.

ENHANCE Professional Development Scheme

The aim of ENHANCE@Ulster is to develop and recognise educators at Ulster

INSPIRE: Active Learning Champions' Professional Development Scheme

CHERP are pleased to announce the 18 Active Learning Champions for June 2019 - June 2021.

Association for Learning Technology

Ulster now has organisational membership of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) for all of our staff.

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