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Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching Faculty of Education College of Arts, Law and Education ELT521 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION Semester 1, 2018 Unit Outline Dr Andrea Adam Important note on HEA recognition : The University’s accreditation with the Higher Education Academy to award CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

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Tasmanian Institute of Learning and TeachingFaculty of Education

College of Arts, Law and Education

ELT521 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HIGHER

EDUCATION

Semester 1, 2018Unit Outline

Dr Andrea AdamImportant note on HEA recognition: The University’s accreditation with the Higher Education Academy to award recognition through our taught programs (ELT501 and the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching) is undergoing periodic review. Therefore, we cannot confirm until the commencement of teaching in 2018 that this recognition process will occur as drafted in this document.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

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CONTACT DETAILS

Unit coordinatorUnit coordinator: Dr Andrea Adam, FHEA

Campus: Sandy Bay

Email: [email protected] *(preferred communication mode)

Phone: 03 6226 7116

Room location: TILT Offices, TUU Building (access off French Street)

Consultation hours: If you would like a meeting, please email me to arrange a time and meeting mode (Skype, webconference, phone, or on- campus).

I work part-time.

Unit administrationGraduate Certificate Administration: Mrs Tamzen Jeanneret

Campus: Sandy Bay

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 03 6226 7251

Contact times: Business hours, Monday to Friday

© The University of Tasmania 2017

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CONTENTSWHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT? 2

UNIT DESCRIPTION* 2INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES* 2GRADUATE QUALITY STATEMENT 2ALIGNMENT WITH THE UK PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FRAMEWORK (UKPSF) 3ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK* 6PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS 6

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?* 7ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE* 7ASSESSMENT DETAILS* 7HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED* 9SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS* 9ACADEMIC REFERENCING* 10ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT* 11

WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? 12MYLO 12RESOURCES 12ACTIVITIES 12COMMUNICATION 14FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 14CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 15UNIT SCHEDULE 16

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WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?Unit description* In this unit, you will develop your knowledge of one or more specialised areas of professional practice as a teacher and supporter of learning in higher education. You will be able to choose one or more modules on which to focus, including:

technology enhanced learning and teaching [K3, K4]

internationalisation [A4, V1, V2]

open educational practices (OEP) [A1, K4, V4].

ELT521 is a core unit in the Graduate Certificate of University Learning and Teaching (part of the Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours, Higher Education). The Graduate Certificate of University Learning and Teaching is aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Successful completion of approved study plan within this unit and the Grad Cert ULT will [may] allow you to gain recognition as a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (UK HEA). The key dimensions of the UKPSF covered and assessed within this unit are included after the ILO. (Additional dimensions less core to the unit are included in brackets.)

Intended Learning Outcomes*On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Apply specialised knowledge of pedagogy or the higher education context to address particular learning and teaching needs. A5, K3, K6

Graduate Quality StatementSuccessful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able to do. Course learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Higher Education), for which ELT501 is a core unit, are available from the Course homepage. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania’s Graduate Quality Statement.

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The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential of individuals. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape and respond to the opportunities and challenges of the future as accomplished communicators, highly regarded professionals and culturally competent citizens in local, national, and global society. University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, and develop critical and creative literacies and numeracies and skills of inquiry. They demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge in changing circumstances. Our graduates recognise and critically evaluate issues of social responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability, are entrepreneurial and creative, and are mindful of their own wellbeing and that of the community. Through respect for diversity and by working in collaborative ways, our graduates reflect the values of the University of Tasmania.

Alignment with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)Study within ELT521 is aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). The UKPSF, developed by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK, has international recognition and support.

The UKPSF aims to support the initial and continuing professional learning of all staff engaged in teaching and supporting learning, and provide a mechanism for recognition of quality and innovation in teaching and learning practice. The University’s Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching (Grad Cert ULT) are all aligned to the UKPSF. The University’s commitment to the UKPSF is a signal to students, staff and other stakeholders of the standards of quality and professionalism supported at the institution.

The HEA provides an fellowship scheme which enables staff to be recognised, depending on their role and experience, as an Associate Fellow, Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow of the Academy.

Eligible students successfully completing the approved study sequence in the Grad Cert ULT will be awarded Fellowship of the HEA (FHEA).

The three interrelated dimensions of practice outlined in the UKPSF are the Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge and Professional Values:

Areas of Activity

A1 Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study

A2 Teach and/or support learning

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A3 Assess and give feedback to learners

A4 Develop effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance

A5 Engage in continuing professional development in subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship and the evaluation of professional practices

Core Knowledge

K1 The subject material

K2 Appropriate methods for teaching, learning and assessing in the subject area and at the level of the academic programme

K3 How students learn, both generally and within their subject/ disciplinary area(s)

K4 The use and value of appropriate learning technologies

K5 Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching

K6 The implications of quality assurance and quality enhancement for academic and professional practice with a particular focus on teaching

Professional Values

V1 Respect individual learners and diverse learning communities

V2 Promote participation in higher education and equality of opportunity for learners

V3 Use evidence-informed approaches and the outcomes from research, scholarship and continuing professional development

V4 Acknowledge the wider context in which higher education operates recognising the implications for professional practice

How this unit supports you to address Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (Fellow HEA)ELT521 supports your learning and practice in relation to a number of key dimensions of the UKPSF. The unit has been designed to align with

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the UKPSF across all dimensions, but with a particular focus on selected Areas of Activity [A5] and Core Knowledge [K3, K6]. These dimensions of the UKPSF are the core areas of development in learning activities and are explicitly assessed through the assessment tasks of the unit. Depending on your choice of module, you will also be able to broaden your engagement with additional Areas of Activity, Core Knowledge and Professional Values, for example: TELT [K3, K4], Internationalisation [A4, V1, V2], OEP [A1, K4, V4] and Professional Values [V3, V4]. In combination with the other units in the Grad Cert ULT, ELT521 enables you to meet the requirements of Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (FHEA).

In completing ELT521 you will present a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student leaning and demonstrate the following elements of Descriptor 2:

D2.1 Successful engagement across all five Areas of Activity.

A5

D2.II Appropriate knowledge and understanding across all aspects of Core Knowledge.

K3, K6

D2.IIIA commitment to all the Professional Values.

(V1*, V2*)(*your plans for the application of your new specialist pedagogical knowledge must be consistent with the University’s values, policies and plans, which are discussed in the unit, including the: UTAS Statement of Values; Assessment Policy; Open to Talent Plan and Social Inclusion Plan.)

D2.IVSuccessful engagement in appropriate teaching practices related to the Areas of Activity.

You will have the opportunity in later units to demonstrate the teaching practice planned for in this unit.

D2.V Successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship within the above activities, as part of an integrated approach to academic practice.

The incorporation of research and scholarship [D2.V] into your practice is integral to the Grad Cert ULT. In this unit, you will demonstrate this by incorporating the evidence acquired in the modules into your plan to address the identified need/issue.

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D2.VISuccessful engagement in continuing professional development in relation to teaching, learning, assessment and where appropriate, related professional practices.

The focus of this unit is your professional development in specialised areas of pedagogy and higher education practice. Your participation in the Grad Cert ULT, and this unit, in particular, is evidence of your commitment to continuing professional learning.

For more information about the operation of the HEA program, including the role of our External Advisor, please consult the Grad Cert ULT Course Handbook.

Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback*This is the first time that this unit has been offered. Student feedback on the Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Higher Education) and the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching, and its constituent ELT units has been a significant driver in the development of this unit. In particular, certain features have been designed into this unit and the other new ELT units being offered, to address student feedback:

Smaller weighted units to address the challenge of committing to and completing a full 12.5% post-graduate level unit in addition to students’ other workload and responsibilities.

Increased opportunities for specialisation within units, to allow students to follow their area of interest.

Increased alignment of the units with the areas of need identified by students, including opportunities for peer review, reflection on practice, and professional development that contributes to multiple outcomes (e.g., providing evidence for Teaching Performance Expectations, Promotions, and recognition opportunities such as the Higher Education Academy fellowship scheme).

We will be seeking your feedback on this unit through both formal and informal processes (e.g., eVALUate; in-class discussions).

For more information about the quality assurance processes in this unit and the Grad Cert ULT, please see the Grad Cert ULT Course Handbook.

Prior knowledge &/or skillsIn most cases, you need to have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to participate in ELT units. You also need to be committed to self-improvement in your teaching and other educational activities, and

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be willing to engage colleagues in this process. It is expected that you are currently engaged in teaching or supporting the learning of students.

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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?*Assessment schedule*

Assessment task Date due

Percent weighting

Links to Intended Learning Outcomes

Module Assessments 07/05/18 - 1Assessment Task 1: Learning Design Portfolio 28/05/18 100% 1

Assessment details*Assessment task 1: Learning design portfolioTask description The purpose of this assessment task is for you to

demonstrate: your knowledge of specific pedagogical

approaches and/or the higher education context, and

how you could use this knowledge to improve university learning and teaching.

Your final learning portfolio submission will be comprised of two parts:Part A. Module artefacts These are the mini-assessments from the modules and any feedback received. You will need artefacts reflecting engagement with three module points’ worth.Part B. Reflections. This is the commentary supporting your module artefacts. It will include your identification of an area of interest or concern within learning and teaching; reflection on your new knowledge and how you can apply it to your teaching context to improve learning and teaching. It is likely that your demonstration of the the new knowledge itself will be provided mainly within the module mini-assessments.

To enable you to really reflect on your new learning, this assessment task has a staggered submission.

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1. The first submission date is for the mini-assessments completed within each module.

2. The final submission date is for submission of the full learning design portfolio, which will include the module mini-assessments and associated feedback, and your reflections.

Criterion Measures Intended Learning Outcome:

Criterion 1 Identification of area(s) of need or issues in learning and teaching

1. Apply specialised knowledge of pedagogy or the higher education context to address particular learning and teaching needs.

Criterion 2 Demonstration of specialised knowledge of pedagogy or the higher education context

1

Criterion 3 Explanation of how the knowledge could be applied to address the identified issue and what quality frameworks could be used to assess impact.

1 (Also, CLO3)

The rubric for this assessment task will be available on MyLO.

Alignment with the UKPSF

In this unit, you will engage in professional development of your pedagogical knowledge [A5: Criterion 2].Investigating effective methods and approaches to best support student learning is the focus of this unit. Your understanding of the way in which students learn will be developed in modules and you will then demonstrate this understanding by proposing appropriate applications for specific techniques and approaches [K3: Criterion 3]. You will demonstrate a developing understanding of the quality assurance of learning and teaching by considering how the impact of changed practice could be assessed [K6: Criterion 3].Depending on the module you study, you will also develop your engagement with a broader range of

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learning and teaching practices [Areas of Activity] and develop your knowledge in different ways [Core Knowledge]. The specific areas of activity, core knowledge and professional values addressed by each module will be presented on MyLO.

Task length 2500 words equivalent.Part A. The length of the Module artefacts (module mini-assessments & feedback) will vary depending on the form of assessment used within the module.Part B. The accompanying reflections within your portfolio will be approximately 1000 words (1500 limit).

Due by date Module mini-assessments 07/05/18, 2pmLearning design portfolio 28/05/18, 2pm

How your final result is determined*ELT521To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of the Intended Learning Outcome. As the assessment is a single portfolio assessing one ILO, a passing grade on this assessment task indicates achievement of the ILO and a passing grade overall.

Your grade in the unit will be determined according to the grade awarded for the assessment task.

In the event that a passing grade is not achieved, the opportunity for resubmission is available1.

Candidates for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)Participants successfully graduating with a Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching (Grad Cert ULT) will be eligible for recognition as a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA), if they have completed the approved study sequence.

The study sequence within this unit requires successful completion of the assessment task. No other conditions apply within this unit.

Submission of assignments*All assessment tasks must be submitted on MyLO, to the relevant discussion board or Assignment dropbox folder, by 2pm on the due by date. 1 For more information about resubmission processes, please see the Course Handbook for the Grad Cert ULT.

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Requests for extensionsAll requests for extensions should be submitted via email to the Unit Coordinator well before the due date of the assignment. Generally, foreseeable work commitments will not be grounds for an extension. Unique submission dates for assessment tasks may be negotiated with the Unit Coordinator where appropriate to specific project formats.

Penalties*For most assessment tasks, students may submit assignments at any time up to the due by date. A penalty may be applied for submission after the due date unless a formal extension has been granted in MyLO. Weekend days attract the same penalties as weekdays.The following late penalties apply.

• Five-percent (5%) of the maximum mark available for the assignment for each day late (including weekend days and public holidays) up until 10 days late.

• Assessments submitted more than two weeks after the due date will be graded, but will have a maximum possible mark of 50%.

Word & time limits have been set for assessment tasks. Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% or the time limit by more than 5 minutes may incur a penalty of 10% of the awarded mark for each 10% over the word/time limit. Submissions below the word/time limit will not attract a penalty. If applied, penalties may reduce the standard of passing grade achieved, but will not impact on your eligibility to pass the unit. If you have demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes of the unit, you will receive a pass. The application of penalties will not reduce an otherwise passing grade below 50%.

Review of results and appealsAppeals should go to the unit coordinator - Dr Andrea Adam - in the first instance. As the unit coordinator for ELT501 is also the Course Coordinator, if unresolved, appeals are referred to the Faculty Executive (Education).For more information about the processes for revision, appeal and remark or for making a query or complaint, please see the Grad Cert ULT Course Handbook.Academic referencing*In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.

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Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a serious offence.

The appropriate referencing style for this unit is American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style as this style is the one most commonly adopted in Higher Education journals.

American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

However, our priority is that you use a referencing style consistently, and this will be the expectation in all assessment tasks.

The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.

Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.

PlagiarismPlagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own; for example, using an author's words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source, using an author's ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation, copying another student's work.

If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines. You may also find the Academic Honesty site on MyLO of assistance.

The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.

The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the original author’s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed.

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For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see the Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or the Academic Honesty site on MyLO.

Academic misconduct* Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:

a. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or

b. improperly disadvantages any other student.

Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9: Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct.

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WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?MyLOMyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.

Getting help with MyLOIt is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit. For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website.If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk ([email protected], phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.

ResourcesReading ListsReading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

The relevant recommended readings for each module will be listed within MyLO.

Equipment, materials, software, accountsFor the on campus sessions, it is highly recommended that you bring an internet connected device. Ideally, this would be a portable computer (e.g. laptop or notebook), or alternatively a tablet device (including iPads). Devices capable of successfully running MyLO will enable you to access any webconferences offered within modules.

Activities Learning expectations

The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount

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importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the special environment the University offers.

Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and submit required work on time.

Details of teaching arrangements*This unit will take the form of modules of different sizes with which you can engage, plus support to reflect on your learning.

To complete the unit, you will need to engage with three points worth of modules. Each point is equivalent to approximately 15 hours worth of study, including engagement with the module learning opportunities, self-study and assessments. Modules will be available in the following sizes:

1. Taster = 1 point (approx.. 15 hours)

2. Module = 2 points (approx.. 30 hours)

3. Extended Module = 3 points (approx. 45 hours)

You may choose any combination of module sizes to gain you the required 3 points (i.e., 3 Tasters; 1 Taster & 1 Module; or 1 Extended Module)

Each module will be targeted to a specific area of professional practice in higher education, such as understanding of technology-enhanced learning and teaching, open educational practices, and internationalisation.

You will be able to engage with these modules via online materials on MyLO. The assessment for each modules will be facilitated in the MyLO site for this unit. Some modules also have optional on-campus and/or synchronous online learning opportunities (e.g., web- or video-conferences) available to facilitate your learning. Many of these modules learning opportunities are also available outside ELT522 as professional learning opportunities for UTAS educators and affiliates. Information about available workshops and learning opportunities is available on the MyLO site.

Specific attendance/performance requirements*There are no mandatory attendance or participation requirements in this unit.

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In this unit, your active engagement will be monitored in the following way:

1. Participation in the ‘Identifying your focus area’ discussion board, open in the first two weeks of the semester offering for this unit

2. Self-enrolment into at least one module group

If you do not demonstrate evidence of having engaged actively with this unit by completing these two activities by Week 4 of semester, your enrolment may be cancelled or you may be withdrawn from the unit.

Teaching and learning strategiesThese units will be facilitated in the online environment, with selected learning opportunities also offered on campus or via video-link facilities. Whilst attendance at on-campus or synchronous activities will not be mandatory we strongly recommend you attend when you can.

Work Health and Safety (WHS)The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University’s Work Health and Safety website and policy.

Communication News and announcements regarding the unit will be posted to MyLO News, and students will be expected to be aware of the content of such posts within 72 hours of them being posted.

Questions about learning activities or assessment can be asked using the relevant discussion board in MyLO. Teaching staff will regularly review discussion boards and you can expect a response to your post within 72 hours.

The discussion tool in MyLO is preferred for communication in this unit to ensure equality of access to information for all students.

If you have a question of an individual or personal nature, please contact the relevant staff member via email.

Further information and assistanceIf you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.

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There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found on the Student Support and Development page of the University website.

Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information.

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Continuing professional learningYou have the opportunity in the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching to have your practice recognised through the University’s accredited HEA fellowship scheme. As discussed, your study in ELT521 will add to the evidence from the other units of the Grad Cert ULT to enable you to demonstrate practice consistent with Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF, and gain recognition as a Fellow of the HEA.

As outlined in Figure 1, from ELT521, you can progress to completion of the full Grad Cert ULT, which is accredited at Descriptor 2, Fellow of the HEA. Should you wish to pursue Senior Fellowship, you can do so through the University’s Peer Professional Learning Program for UKSF, which is a continuing professional development program, accredited at D3. Figure 1. Course structure of the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching

For more information about the University’s HEA fellowship programs and their integration with our Grad Cert ULT, please see the Grad Cert ULT Course Handbook available from the homepage for the Grad Cert’s parent course, the Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Higher Education).

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D3 Senior Fellow

D2 FellowD1 Associate

FellowUniversity of Tasmania programs

Grad Cert ULT ELT521

ELT522 ELT531 ELT532

ELT501

D4 Principal Fellow

Peer Professional

Learning Program for

Direct application to the HEA

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Unit schedule

WEEK DATE BEGINNING

ACTIVITIES & IMPORTANT DATES

1 26/02/18

2 05/03/18

3 12/03/18 Eight Hours Day 12/03/18

4 19/03/18

5 26/03/18 Good Friday 30/03/18

5 Cont’d 02/04/18 Easter Monday 02/04/18

6 09/04/18

7 16/04/18

8 23/04/18 ANZAC Day 25/05/18

9 30/04/18

10 07/05/18 Module Assessments due by 07/05/18, 2pm

11 14/05/18

12 21/05/18

13 28/05/18

Study period

04/06/18 AT1: Learning Portfolio due by 28/05/18, 2pm

Examinations

11/06/18

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