Postgraduate Programme in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGPLT)

What is it?

A Level 7 qualification that examines the theories of learning and teaching and their application to Higher Education.

Who is it for?

All new staff within the University, who don't have any previous teaching qualifications or experience in the Higher Education sector.

What will I cover?

You will complete 4, 15 credit, Level 7, modules between September and June.

These modules cover theories and evaluation of Learning and Teaching methods, electronic methods of learning and teaching and the opportunity to research an area of particular interest to your self.

In addition you will build a portfolio of your practice, which will be used to gain membership of the Higher Education Academy at the end of the programme.

What support is there?

You will receive a mentor within your own subject area and a tutor from the Programme Team.

Why should I enrol?

The programme provides the opportunity to explore learning and teaching both through taught sessions and networking with your peers. You will gain invaluable information on good practice and ways of improving both the learning and teaching.

As it is a cross university programme there is the opportunity to meet colleagues from other Faculties and share ideas and resources.

In addition the programme leads to membership of the Higher Education Academy.

When should I next enrol?

Next enrolment is on Wednesday 22 September 2010.

Contact the Programme Leader;

Lynn Senior
Assistant Subject Head
Lifelong Learning Initial Teacher Training (LLITT)

Phone: 01332 591836

Email: L.Senior@derby.ac.uk

or Julia Pooley on xt 1122.

What do I do next?

If you are interested you must first of all speak to your line manager, who will confirm that the funding is available to support your study.

You should then contact the Programme Leader, who will provide you with the relevant information regarding course dates and confirm your place.