Special Purpose Award in Training & Education

Course details

This programme is delivered by way of four interlinked modules Programme Design Pedagogical Practice, Assessment Strategy, and Evaluation and Reflection. The Evaluation and Reflection module runs alongside each of the other three modules. The rationale for this is to evaluate and reflect on our professional development as we go through each module. Formal sessions take place over two days (block release) once a month for three months (see timetable). Participants are then allowed six weeks to prepare a Professional Development Portfolio to be submitted for final assessment. At every stage during the programme participants are supported both remotely and face-to-face. Extensive use will be made of the College’s virtual learning environment, Moodle, to offer additional learning resources to help develop and underpin the learning during the time between sessions. Additionally, all programme participants will be allocated a tutor to advise and support them throughout the programme.

Framework level Level 9

Special Purpose Award (20 ECTS credits)

Entry requirements Level 8 degree in any discipline 20 hours teaching or training experience (5 of which must be during the course of the programme)

On successful completion of this programme you will be able to:

• Competently design educational programmes, including developing programme aims and learning outcomes appropriate for the programme level, in ways that are effectively informed by current legislation, institutional policy and best practice.
• Select from complex and advanced learning theories and concepts to optimise the learning experience for students.
• Demonstrate mastery in motivating and engaging students, whilst also demonstrating an ability to evaluate the learning process and different learning profiles of students.
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding and knowledge of dynamic and engaging pedagogies and justify the application of advanced learning and teaching techniques and resources, at the forefront of the field.
• Formulate and interpret appropriate assessment instruments at an advanced level, to provide feedback and evaluation of student learning at the programme level, and defend their use, whilst being cognisant of the relevant QA procedures involved.
• Learn to self-evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic and professional development through critical reflection of practice evidenced in the presentation of a comprehensive reflective teaching portfolio that represents participant’s learning and development profile.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the theoretical foundations and current trends in research, underpinning all aspects of teaching practice.

Graduates will be able to progress to Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Arts in Training and Education