Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. Create structured lesson plans and accessible learning resources that engage students and support module teaching, learning and assessment outcomes.
2. Critically evaluate a variety of teaching and learning methods to facilitate student learning across a range of classes, modules, and stages, and different student abilities, learning styles, and cultures.
3. Utilize the potential of the VLE to support students and module outcomes, and critically evaluate different educational technologies available to support teaching, learning and assessment activities.
4. Contribute to the assessment of a module by grading with accuracy and consistency, providing fair and constructive feedback, and helping to ensure academic integrity.
5. Understand school and university policies regarding the role, duties and responsibilities of the tutor as part of a teaching team and under the direction of a module coordinator.
Indicative Module Content:
Introduction: Preparing for your First Teaching experience
Lesson Planning I: Teaching to Module Outcomes
Teaching Strategies I: Teaching Style
Teaching Strategies II: Engaging Students
Assessment I: Grading
Lesson planning II: Peer Observation
Teaching strategies III: Facilitating Group Work
Assessment II: Feedback
Supporting Students
Review: Enhancing Practice