Partner Details

Portobello Institute

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

B-PTB-APR
B-PTB-JAN
B-PTB-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To develop informed, knowledgeable, outstanding teachers, espousing creativity and research-informed teaching through deliberate practice; To develop students' critical reflection and reflexivity within the field of education and schooling, through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of evidence, theory and practice; To enable students to access, assess and effectively apply educational research, advanced scholarship and new insights from the discipline of education (and other related disciplines) in the classroom; To develop an understanding of the factors that influence effective, inclusive curriculum design and pedagogy and impact on pupils/learners; To provide opportunity for students to achieve their full academic potential at Level 7, through study encouraging self-motivation, self-awareness and application of initiative To encourage professional accountability informed by an understanding of evidence based practice;

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate learning, teaching and assessment in order to inform planning and promote pupil progress;
2.
Critically analyse and synthesise contemporary educational issues, and educational theory, principles, policy and practice;
3.
Demonstrate professional accountability and reflective, evidence informed practice;
4.
Critique and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to inform practitioner inquiry;
5.
Implement methods of inquiry and reflexivity to investigate, develop and improve practice;
6.
Evidence ability to support and promote pupil/learner experience through mentoring others, and leading practice;
7.
Design, plan and evaluate effective and inclusive curriculum experiences and pedagogies, drawing on a range of contemporary sources

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The development of students' knowledge and understanding involves the provision of a range of online lectures, seminars, workshops, small group work and tutorials, along with self-directed study. These are supported by key sources/references including appropriate texts and policy. All assessment is coursework, which may include essays, reviews, case studies, portfolios, reports and digital presentations. Assessment methods are specific to each module and assessment methods are specified in each module guide. The development of intellectual skills is achieved through the critical exploration of theory, research, policy and approaches/potential approaches to practice in education, by self or others. The development of transferable skills are incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Building on the student’s experiences as they advance through the programme, delivery begins with a largely instructor-directed approach and moves to develop a student-directed learning approach through the modules. This scaffolded-learning approach leads to more independent learning and direct student responsibility for their learning. A range of appropriate online teaching methods are used across the programme including: - Lectures - Seminars - One-One & Group Tutorials - Workshops - e-Learning - Directed Independent Study - Group Work - Online Discussion Forums - Assessment e-Workshops

Opportunities for work related learning

This programme is designed to be taught and assessed with students who are typically in practice in schools, or other relevant educational settings. Students who are not directly engaged within a current educational setting, will need to complete a one month placement in an appropriate context, which can be organised in consultation with Portobello Institute. Students will need to be able to draw on current educational practice to inform their work for module assessments on this programme.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The target award for the programme is the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International) for which all modules must be completed. This programme is designed for graduates/equivalent, working as teachers and practitioners in educational settings who do not necessarily hold a QTS qualification, but wish to gain a Level 7 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH22-01) education and teaching