HE in FE course info

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Course starts Wednesday 27th Feb 2013 5.30-8pm for 9 weeks

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To apply or for more information prodevelopment@wlc.ac.uk P: 0208 231 6237 (Tom or James)

Level 7 Certificate in Teaching HE in FE PLACE PHOTO HERE,

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Cost: The course costs ÂŁ620 including exam fees. These fees will be paid in full by EHWLC for members of its academic staff who meet recruitment criteria and successfully complete.

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Acton Campus Gunnersbury Lane W3 8UX http://www.wlc.ac.uk/ E: martin.compton@wlc.ac.uk for further information P: 0208 231 6238 To apply: prodevelopment@wlc.ac.uk P: 0208 231 637 (Tom or James)

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

What is it?

This is a new course worth 20 credits at level 7 and is a qualification in its own right. The module also forms part of the University of Westminster MA in Teaching which is currently going through the validation process and will be fully up and running in September 2013.

Course Content

Is it for me?

This course is for you if you already teach on higher education programmes in a Further Education setting or would like to prepare for the experience. It explores the challenges of teaching students from Foundation Degree to Master’s level and helps define the ‘HEness’ of it all. It also provides a forum to explore myths and realities around teaching at this level.

Above all, this course is about tapping into the excellent teaching and learning practice to be found within an FE environment whilst looking at ways of establishing a sense of rigorous and respected practice. Participants will also explore the role that research plays for the HE practitioner and the how and why of quality assurance and improvement.

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Entry requirements All participants would normally hold a minimum PLACE PHOTO HERE, of a first degree and preferably will have OTHERWISE DELETE BOX completed a teacher training programme. You should also be willing to study at Master’s level (level 7) and recognise that a course of this level will require some time dedicated to independent research and writing. With that in mind, participants will be expected to be able to produce work that is referenced according to Harvard conventions and written in clear, Standard English.

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What work will I do?

You would be expected to take an active part in the sessions and contribute to some discussions outside of class time.

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Observation and critical evaluation Resource production and justification Critical evaluation of practitioner research or scholarly activity review of self

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Teaching and learning strategies in HE and FE Issues facing teachers of HE in an FE context Expectations of students at HE level What the FE context can offer Professional Identity The HE environment Developing students’ higher critical thinking and analytical skills Developing independent study practices QA and QI policy and practice Curriculum Design