GS506

Module Details

Title Short:	Teaching & Learning
Language of Instruction:	English

Module Code: GS506
ECTS Credits: 5

NFQ Level:

EQF Level:

EHEA Level:

Second Cycle

Valid From: 2015-16 (01-09-15 – 31-08-16)
Teaching Period: Semseter 2
Module Provider: Mairéad Greene
Module Discipline: EL - Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Module Level: PhD Generic
Module Description: This module will provide an introduction to aspects of teaching and learning in higher education, that are particularly relevant to Graduate Teaching Assistants, part-time tutors, laboratory demonstrators and others supporting student learning. It will emphasise the importance of reflective practice, encouraging participants to analyse their teaching experience and approaches. All participants must undertake appropriate teaching practice, which may include tutorial classes, laboratory demonstrations

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1	Relate a range of possible approaches to the promotion of active student learning, through teaching, course planning, assessment and feedback, to your teaching format and context;
LO2	Reflect on your experience of learning and teaching with reference to pedagogical theories and concepts;
LO3	Identify and apply strategies for dealing with some common difficulties that may arise in your teaching practice;
LO4	Document and report on your current higher education teaching or teaching-related practice
LO5	Identify and apply appropriate approaches (including peer/mentor observation) to evaluate teaching.

Indicative Content

Teaching & Learning

Completion of this module may require the student to attend workshops or seminars, complete training (including online training), maintain a reflective journal recording the student’s experience of their learning and/or completion of specific tasks or assessments. The student will be required to obtain teaching/tutoring experience during the academic year.

Supervisor - Department-based assessment

The research student will be required to be actively teaching/tutoring during the module. The supervisor will be required to verify the student's teaching experience. The student will also need to complete a peer teaching observation during the academic term. Results to be recorded on a Pass/Fail basis, with a Pass mark of 40%. Each student may only receive credit for this module once

No Written Assessment

Continuous Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment Description

Outcome addressed

of total

Marks Out of

Pass Marks

Sitting

Assessment Period

Assessment Date

Duration

Mandatory

Continuous Assessment 1

N/A

1,2,3,4,5

100

First Sitting

Semester 2

n/a

False

No Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment

No Department-based Assessment

No Research

No Study Abroad

No Computer-based Assessment

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type	WorkLoad Description	Learning Outcomes	Hours	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload
Directed Learning	all learning and assessment activities/ all learning outcomes/100-125 hours	1,2,3,4,5	20	Over Two Semesters	0.83
Independent Learning	Workload type/Independent & Directed Learning (non-contact)/	1,2,3,4,5	80	Over Two Semesters	3.33
Total Hours					100.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload					4.17
Total Weekly Contact Hours					0.00