PGCHET: an overviewLinda Carey, CED

Higher Education Academy (HEA) accredited course on learning and teaching in higher education (postgraduate level)

Recognised by other UK universities

Run by the School of Education and Centre for Educational Development since 1997

Two modules: taught in 4½ day blocks in early September and early January

An additional half day each semester Attendance at an educational

technology course

60 M Level credits in total

Participants: 70 max. in two cohorts New academic staff and some research

staff (approx 6-10 each year) Must be teaching to undertake course Compulsory for new academic staff

(normally) and thus they have priority Included in probation & promotions criteria Fees (normally) paid by University through

STDU exemption of fees process

Course content and structure Curriculum designed around HEA areas of:

Design and planning of learning activities Teaching and supporting learning Effective learning environments and

student support Assessment & giving feedback to students Integration of scholarship and research

with teaching Evaluation of practice and CPD

Four assignments based on participants’ own teaching 3,000 – 4,000 words each Linking theory & practice and reflection Peer observation of teaching

Tutors: John Milliken (Education) Linda Carey (CED) and Anne Jones (CED)

Application forms will be sent out in April 2010 for September 2010 start

To express an interest, e-mail me at l.carey@qub.ac.uk