Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education (LTA)

About LTA

LTA is the core module of the PGCert LTHE. This module allows learners the opportunity to develop their practice through critical reflection and contextual debates informed by relevant theories and perspectives. Through the Module, participants will consider their teaching practice in the context of the wider Higher Education (HE) landscape, from both the teacher and learner perspective, and with a focus on inclusive and effective practice.  

  • Module and Assessment Overview
    Number of credits

    30

    Module learning outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the LTA module, you should be able to:  

    LO1: Critically analyse and evaluate your approach to learning, teaching and assessment, set within the context of [multidisciplinary] theory and/or perspectives. 

    LO2: Apply curriculum design and pedagogical principles to the planning, delivery, and critical evaluation of learning activities. 

    LO3: Analyse and discuss your approach to inclusive practice, based upon consideration of the diversity of your learners’ needs. 

    LO4: Critically reflect upon individual practice and developmental activities, in relation to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF), evidencing the breadth and depth of practice required to meet Descriptor 2 of the PSF. 

    Mode of study

    Predominantly taught online, with some optional face-to-face sessions.

    Number of Taught Sessions & Hours 

    7 taught sessions over two semesters (ca. 15 hours contact time) + several meetings with a small group ‘learning set’ + two teaching observations.

    Assessment

    Practice Journal (3200 – 4000 words): a structured, written, critical reflection on your teaching practice, aligned to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF). Successful completion of the assessment awards 30 Masters level credits + Fellowship of AdvanceHE.

    Unit leader/contact

    Dr Sophie Bessant, , [email protected]

  • Module Topics and Delivery

    Core Module Topics include: Curriculum and Session Design; You and Your Learners; Inclusive Teaching Practice & Assessment and Feedback for Learning.

    During the module, participants will consider and develop their teaching in several ways, including:

    • Exploring a range of teaching perspectives and theories (inc. learning, pedagogic, curriculum design, discipline-based, and/or profession-specific theory).

    • Engaging in critical discussions and collaboration with other participants on the programme and their workplace supporter.

    • Being observed teaching and observing others teach. (Participants external to Man Met will ordinarily be observed online for their UTA tutor observation.)

    • Reflecting on and critically evaluating their teaching practice.

    • Planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities.

    • Applying the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) to their practice.

    Through the module your learning will comprise of the following approaches:

    • Attendance and engagement with teaching sessions. 

    • Self-paced learning activities and resources on Moodle for each topic. 

    • Reading – including learning, pedagogic, curriculum design, discipline-based, and/or profession-specific. The reading list is split into ‘essential’ and ‘further’ reading items. 

    • 12 formative activities aligned to the PSF and undertaken in your own context, which support your learning and build towards the summative Practice Journal assessment. 

    • Collaborative, small-group peer-learning and peer-feedback in a defined ‘learning set’. 

    • Contribution to discussions via the LTA Teams Space. 

    • Keeping reflective notes as you progress through the module. 

  • Entry requirements

    Please see detailed information about the PGCert LTHE entry requirements here.

Delivery Dates and Registration

  • Autumn 2024 - Tuesdays

    LTA Cohort 1a - Tuesdays (Autumn 2024)

    • Attendance on this unit is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.

    • There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort. For these two face-to-face sessions there is a back-up online session for anyone unable to join in person.

    • Observations will take place between September and December 2024.

    • Taught sessions on Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm unless otherwise stated below.

    DateActivityLocation
    24 September 2024

    Welcome Session (1:00pm - 3:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 25 September 1-3pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    1 October Session 2online
    29 October Session 3online
    19 November

    Learning Sets Collaboration Session (1:00pm - 3:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 20 November 1-3pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    10 DecemberSession 5online
    11 February 2025Session 6online
    1 April 2025Session 7online
    6 May 2025Final Submission DeadlineMoodle

    Registration closed

    Registration deadline: 23 August 2024

  • Autumn 2024 - Thursdays

    LTA Cohort 1b - Thursdays (Autumn 2024)

    • Attendance on this unit is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.

    • There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort. For these two face-to-face sessions there is a back-up online session for anyone unable to join in person.

    • Observations will take place between September and December 2024.
    • Taught sessions on Thursday 10:00am - 12:00pm unless otherwise stated below.
    DateActivityLocation
    26 September 2024

    Welcome Session (10:00am - 12:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 25 September 1-3pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    3 October Session 2online
    31 October Session 3online
    21 November

    Learning Sets Collaboration Session (10:00am - 12:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 20 November 1-3pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    12 DecemberSession 5online
    13 February 2025Session 6online
    3 April 2025Session 7online
    6 May 2025Final Submission DeadlineMoodle

    Registration closed

    Registration deadline: 23 August 2024

  • Spring 2025 - Tuesdays

    LTA Cohort 2a - Tuesdays (Spring 2025)

    • Attendance on this unit is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
    • There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort. For these two face-to-face sessions there is a back-up online session for anyone unable to join in person.
    • Observations will take place between January and April 2025.
    • Taught sessions on Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm unless otherwise stated below.
    DateActivityLocation
    28 January 2025

    Welcome Session (10:00am - 12:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 30 January 10am-12pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    4 FebruarySession 2online
    25  FebruarySession 3online
    18 March

    Learning Sets Collaboration Session (10:00am -12:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 20 March 10am-12pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    8 AprilSession 5online
    13 MaySession 6online
    24 JuneSession 7online
    8 September 2025Final Submission DeadlineMoodle

    Register for LTA Cohort 2a - Tuesdays (Spring 2025)

    Registration deadline: 6 December 2024

  • Spring 2025 - Wednesdays

    LTA Cohort 2b - Wednesdays (Spring 2025)

    • Attendance on this unit is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
    • There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort. For these two face-to-face sessions there is a back-up online session for anyone unable to join in person.
    • Observations will take place between January and April 2025.
    • Taught sessions on Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm unless otherwise stated below.
    ActivityLocation
    29 January 2025

    Welcome Session (1:00pm - 3:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 30 January 10am-12pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    5 FebruarySession 2online
    26 FebruarySession 3online
    19 March

    Learning Sets Collaboration Session (1:00pm - 3:30pm)

    Attend in person where possible. Alternative online session available 20 March 10am-12pm.

    		Face to Face (location TBC)
    9 AprilSession 5online
    14 MaySession 6online
    25 JuneSession 7online
    8 September 2025Final Submission DeadlineMoodle

    Register for LTA Cohort 2b - Wednesdays (Spring 2025)

    Registration deadline: 6 December 2024

Contact Us

Contact us

If you have any further questions, please contact Module Leader Dr Sophie Bessant or Programme Administration using the contact details below. 

[email protected]
[email protected]