University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10

The aim of the teaching portfolio module is to provide documented evidence of the student’s teaching performance and development as an educator from a variety of sources and provide context for that evidence. The process of selecting and organising material for the portfolio can help one reflect on and improve one’s teaching. Portfolios can offer the students a look at their development over time, helping one see teaching as on on-going process of inquiry, experimentation, and reflection. The teaching portfolio will also encourage students to develop as self-directed, lifelong learners and therefore promotes deep reflection on their teaching performance.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Compile a Teaching e-Portfolio and document progress as an educator
  2. Demonstrate a broad range of best practice guidelines in line with the literature for small group teaching, large group teaching and clinical skills teaching.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of teaching strategies and approaches
  4. Demonstrate the ability to review and analyse relevant literature in relation to best practice in large group teaching, small group teaching and clinical focused teaching.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on learning and on goals as an educator.
  6. Demonstrate evidence of a wide range of reflective commentaries on teaching practice.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "NMC Technology Outlook for Higher Education in Ireland: A Horizon Project Regional Report. Austin: The New Media Consortium." by Jonson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015). 2015 NMC Technology Outlook for Higher Education in Ireland: A Horizon Project Regional Report. Austin: The New Media Consortium.
    Publisher: Horizon
  2. "Making sense of Portfolios – a Guide for Nursing Students." by Timmons, F
    Publisher: Open University Press.
The above information outlines module NU643: "Teaching e-Portfolio" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.