The first module, Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher and Professional Education, provides opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and assessment within the context of Higher and Professional Education.
The purpose of the final module, Action Research Project, is to ensure that learners focus on improvements to their teaching practice, relevant to their subject area and underpinned by learning theory. This develops confidence in own academic credibility as well as demonstrates high levels of professional ability employers and community stakeholders.
This programme context provides a forum for sharing good practice between disciplines and role, as well as offering an environment where peer support and the development of a community of practice are fostered.
Mentoring provided by your employer provides an opportunity for participants to link their learning to their own discipline and professional context.
Professional body accreditation
On successful completion of the PgCHPE, all staff who are employed in a lecturing role by Staffordshire (SU) are eligible for Advance HE fellowship. On successful completion of the programme, you will need to complete a short form which is sent to HR. Please note that fellowship fees are paid by the university for all SU staff. SU affiliate lecturers may apply for fellowship, but at present you will be required to pay for this. Professional trainers who are not teaching Higher Education (e.g. delivering short CPD/sub level 4) are not eligible to apply for Advance HE Fellowship.
All successful candidates are awarded the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), Learning Teaching and Assessing Award (subject to reapproval). There is no additional charge for this certificate.
Please note: the PgCHPE does not provide schools based Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Further Education based Qualified Teacher Lifelong Learning Status (QTLLS).
Teaching
The modules will be delivered through a combination of lectures, collaborative learning activities, student led presentations, workshops, work-based tasks and self-assessments, online delivery, independent study and mentor supported learning.
Both modules will require you to attend a series of tutor led classes which are normally scheduled to be delivered on a weekly basis. The classes will include a variety of teaching and learning methods, including presentations by experienced practitioners, large and small group discussions, case studies and task-centred investigations. Classes have been specifically designed so as to synthesise the theoretical underpinning and/or current educational research with your own practice in order to encourage engagement in reflective practice. Such reflective practice will help to develop your learning about teaching in order to improve the quality of the student experience. Additionally, you will lead and participate in group activities which will develop your teamworking skills, enable sharing good practice and provide you with an opportunity to professionally network.
In this way the classes will be designed to build on your current practice in order to maximise personal development and shared learning among diverse subject areas and/or professional domains.
Assessment
The PgCHPE consists of 2 modules assessed at level 7. The following is a summary of the type of assessments for both modules:
Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education
The module provides an overview of key knowledge, skills, values and behaviours required by the lecturer new to higher and professional education. As such, it covers key principles of teaching, assessment, enhancing behaviour and promoting inclusion. This includes consideration of the context of the HE sector and how learner and employer needs can be identified and met. For this module you will be assessed through a piece of reflective writing and a portfolio of teaching practice.
Action Research Project
This module develops your understanding of how to improve your professional practice by conducting a small-scale practitioner led inquiry, using an education action research approach to research. During the Action Research module, you will develop your ability to:
- Create effective teaching resources
- Respond to wider factors that influence learning programmes
- Make evidence informed improvements to your practice
- Engage in small scale practitioner led inquiry using an action research methodology
- Use technology enhanced learning
- Communicate through presentations and preparation for published findings (English, maths and ICT)
You will be assessed for this module through a presentation which you will deliver to your peers, and a final written report of your implemented education action research project.
Learning support
Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:
- Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
- Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
- Academic writing (including how to reference)
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)
Additional support
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.
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