Initial Professional Development Opportunities | Learning and Teaching

Orientation to Learning and Teaching at Ulster University

2 hours Fully online

Academic Mentor(education)

To provide local guidance and support throughout the staff member’s induction and probationary period in relation to Learning & Teaching

To act as Subject Adviser for mentees undertaking the PgCert HEP – this involves participating in teaching observations and other work-related tasks.

PGTA: Introduction to L&T

To provide key information regarding the role of PGTA and the Code of Practice for PGTAs

To provide introductory guidance on delivering effective sessions and assessing students.

Session is compulsory for all PhD students who teach.

2.5 hours

Fully online with compulsory online pre-session activities

All PhD students who may be involved in tutoring and/or demonstrating

This fully online self-paced programme for Ulster University Staff explores the best practice in supporting the learning experiences of international students.

First Steps to Supporting Learning & Teaching in HE

The short programme provides an opportunity for part-time tutors, staff with restricted

learning and teaching roles

(e.g., Research Assistants) and post-graduate teaching assistants to develop their understanding of and practice in inclusive and effective learning, teaching, and assessment.  It is offered as a stand-alone short programme and will be of particular benefit to those carrying out tutoring and demonstrating.

Pre-requisite: either PGTA: Introduction to L&T or 

Orientation to Learning and Teaching at Ulster University

Semesters

1&2 (long thin module)

PhD students (mandatory for those who carry out assessment), p/t tutors and prof. staff with limited L&T roles (must complete 25 hours teaching/ learning support in HE)

Full PgCert HEP:

Comprises Modules 1-3

PHE705

PHE707

PHE708

The PgCert HEP is designed to ensure effective professional practice in learning, teaching and assessment aligned with Descriptor 2 (PSF, 2023) through the provision of contemporary and fit-for-purpose curricula, that is recognised both internally and across the higher education sector.

Staff will be supported and encouraged to maximise the potential for learning through a work integrated approach and opportunities to engage in critical reflection on current practice to enhance and ensure effective future practice.

60 credits at

Level 7

Year 1 Sept -

May

In Person delivery

Three modules

across 1.5

academic years

Minimum Professional Practice Requirements:

-A substantive L&T role with a breadth and depth of HE teaching, learning and assessment experiences.

-At least 25 hours work based experience of teaching/ learning support of HE learners during each module, and concurrent with their undertaking of the modules.

ENHANCE Fellowship Scheme

The ENHANCE Fellowship Scheme provides a globally benchmarked, process for individual Ulster-based staff to demonstrate and gain recognition for their professionalism and commitment to developing and enhancing teaching and learning support practices. It is aligned to PSF 2023.

Applicants must have relevant and recent HE educational experience.

• online briefings and follow up support
• 2 submission deadlines/ year
• normal time for submission min of 6 months

Experienced staff with a minimum of:

• 1 years’ experience for  AFHEA
• 2-3 years’ experience for  FHEA
• 3-5 years’ experience for  SFHEA with substantive leadership/ influence on other HE educators
• 5 years’ + experience for  PFHEA with substantive strategic L&T leadership and impact

AFHEA

FHEA

SFHEA

PFHEA

MEd

The MEd Programme consists of four core 30-credit modules. There will be one intake each year in September.

• a degree [min 2ii Honours standard] or equivalent
• achievement of Descriptor 2 (D2) (PSF) or above awarded within the last five years
• Applicants awarded D2 or above more than five years ago will be required to show how they have remained in good standing