EDUC09008 2022 Effective Teaching and Learning

General Details

Full Title
Effective Teaching and Learning
Transcript Title
Effective Teaching and Learnin
Code
EDUC09008
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
EDUC - Education
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Breda McTaggart, Brenda Feeney, Niamh Plunkett, Maureen Haran
Programme Membership
SG_HTEAC_S09 202200 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Learning and Assessment
Description

Effective teaching and learning is underpinned by various theories and philosophies which promote and inform deep and active learning.  This module aims to support students to deepen their understanding of new androgogical insights and strategies and to develop their ability to apply these insights and strategies to their teaching practice. This module promotes critical reflection on practice, analysing evidence from a variety of sources including peers and students. The module introduces participants to current research in student-centred teaching and learning which they will critique and apply to their work as academics/teachers, thereby promoting the development of research-informed learning and teaching practices.

 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Critically engage with theoretical concepts and schools of thought on education and its role in society.

2.

Critically reflect on their own teaching styles and strategies through the lens of student-centred learning.

3.

Examine relevant current educational theory to their practice of teaching.

4.

Create androgogically appropriate teaching and learning environments.

5.

Design an appropriate curriculum to enhance their practice of teaching.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This blended-learning module is delivered through both online and face-to-face delivery. Opportunities are provided for learners to share their experiences through reflection on practice, peer learning and professional collaboration. A collegial approach is adopted throughout to facilitate the development of a community of practice.

Guest lecturing and off-site learning opportunities, as appropriate, will be part of this programme. Off-site events may be arranged additionally to teaching and learning times.
 

Module Assessment Strategies

The assessment strategy for the module facilitates reflection and critique, and is devised to assess the ability of the student to consider the application of theory to their own practice. There are three assessment components:

Students will write an essay exploring key aspects of teaching and learning. (30%).

Students will develop evidence-informed teaching plans grounded in educational theory. (30%).

Students will undertake a micro-taught lesson of their teaching practice and will critique their performance and action areas for development. The process of self- reflection is an integral formative piece to the micro-taught lesson. Students will complete a self-reflective lesson review as part of this assessment. (40%).

Repeat Assessments

Students will have an opportunity to re-submit failed components as necessary in order to pass the module, in line with IT Sligo Marks & Standards.

Indicative Syllabus

LO 1) Critically engage with theoretical concepts and schools of thought on education and its role in society

Students will explore the purpose and role of education in society, in the context of a changing educational landscape,  Elite, Mass and Universal education structures and systems will be critiqued to consider the current relevance in an educational environment.  Authors such as Bourdieu, Tinto and Quinn will inform this debate.  The role of the educator in supporting successful student engagement and learning will be examined.

LO2) Critically reflect on their own teaching styles and strategies through the lens of student-centred learning

Styles of Teaching will be explored, to include Interactive vs didactic approaches, and their effects on student learning. The nature, challenges and opportunities presented by collaborative/peer learning, group work, large & small group teaching and online teaching will be examined. The learner will reflect on their own teaching style and will examine student-centred learning strategies. This will include Interactive and active learning, collaborative/co-operative learning.

LO3) Examine relevant current educational theory to their practice of teaching

Within this learning outcome, the following will be considered - Bloom & Gardner; Constructivist principles and student-centred learning; Teaching for Understanding; Types of Learners: deep learners and surface learners; Brain-based learning: attention, retention and the implications for effective teaching & assessment.

LO4) Create pedagogically appropriate teaching and learning environments

Inclusive learning is a key requirement of all education environments. This requires students to plan for diverse audiences and they will develop strategies to enhance students' educational experiences. Universal Design for Learning will be embedded within the programme.

LO5) Design an appropriate curriculum to enhance their practice of teaching.

Students will consider constructive alignment; Bloom's Taxonomy; Writing Learning outcomes; the 'SMART' principles of planning; planning for a variety of learning styles and abilities; Universal Design for Learning. Inclusive in this is the importance of effective communication within learning environments.  Effective questioning and explaining; introduction and recap; motivation, stimulus, pacing and effective speech usage; positive classroom environments will all be explored. 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Essay Coursework Assessment Essay 30 % Week 5 1
2 Lesson Plan Coursework Assessment Individual Project 30 % Week 7 2,3,4
3 Micro-taught lesson Practical Individual Project 40 % Week 15 3,4,5

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Asynchronous online learning activity Not Specified AOLA 1.5 Weekly 1.50
Workshop / Seminar Flat Classroom One-day Seminar 8 Twice Per Semester 1.07
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.57 Hours

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Online Lecture Not Specified Synchronous Delivery 1.5 Weekly 1.50
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.50 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2008-08-26 A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Enhancing Academic Practice Routledge
ISBN 0415434645 ISBN-13 9780415434645

First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Required Reading
1992-08-20 An Invitation to Reflexive Sociology Polity Press
ISBN 0745610331 ISBN-13 9780745610337

Aims to provide an accessible and up-to-date introduction to Bourdieu's work. The book consists of two main parts: an extended and detailed interview with Bourdieu and a series of his introductory lectures to his students in Paris, displaying his sociological approach in practice.

Recommended Reading
2008-07-01 Approaches to Learning: A Guide for Educators (UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP) Open University Press
ISBN 0335226701 ISBN-13 9780335226702

"This book provides a really sound grounding in the theories that underpin successful teaching and learning. Without over-simplification it provides accessible introductions to the key learning theories with which teachers and students are likely to engage, and it has immense practical value."
Professor Sally Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

This comprehensive guide for education students and practitioners provides an overview of the major theories of learning. It considers their implications for policy and practice and sets out practical guidelines for best pedagogical practice.

The book can be read as a series of stand-alone chapters or as an integrated overview of theoretical perspectives drawn from the philosophy, psychology, sociology and pedagogy that guide educational principles and practice. Each chapter contains:

  • An accessible introduction to each theory
  • A summary of key principles
  • Critical insights drawn from the theories discussed
  • Examples and illustrations from contemporary research and practice
  • Summary boxes that highlight critical and key points made
  • Practical implications for education professionals
Approaches to Learning is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners who wish to reflect on their educational constructs and explore and engage in the modern discourse of education.

Required Reading
2006-12-01 First Generation Entry into Higher Education: An International Study Open University Press
ISBN 0335217907 ISBN-13 9780335217908

FIRST GENERATION ENTRY INTO HIGHER EDUCATION

Recommended Reading
2009-05-02 Giving a Lecture: From Presenting to Teaching (Key Guides for Effective Teaching in Higher Education) Routledge
ISBN 0415471400 ISBN-13 9780415471404

The second edition of Giving a Lecture builds upon the reputation and success of the Key Guides for Effective Teaching in Higher Education series. It is an excellent resource for those new to teaching at the University and College level and for those who just want to reflect upon and refresh their lecturing practice. The best selling first edition has been fully revised, and this edition continues to cover all the basics on how to go about lecturing while maintaining its jargon-free and accessible style. New lecturers will find the second edition equips them with the essential tools and guidance for delivering a successful lecture, and explains exciting new developments along with the fundamentals of lecturing.

Addressing a number of rapid developments that have occurred since its first publication in 2004, the second edition provides:

  • A new chapter on podcasting and e-lecturing
  • Much more on the effective use of PowerPoint
  • Guidance on using interactive handsets to promote active learning and engagement
  • Consideration of the role of Lectures in problem based learning (PBL) courses
  • An expanded chapter that addresses current diversity/inclusivity issues
  • A fresh look with new Illustrations
  • Updated 'Recommended Reading and Web-Resource' sections

This handy guide uses a multi-disciplinary approach based on sound educational theory to provide clear guidance and engaging ideas on giving a memorable and motivational lecture. Readers will find its straightforward approach is both readable and very practical, and new University and College Teachers, Graduate Teaching Assistants, Part-time Tutors, Teaching Clinicians and Practitioners, together with those interested in educational and staff development, will find this book provides them with all the guidance they need to lecture with confidence and skill.

Required Reading
2010-03-25 Learning Communities and Imagined Social Capital: Learning to Belong (Continuum Studies in Educational Research) Continnuum-3PL
ISBN 1847061923 ISBN-13 9781847061928

Using theory drawn from Education, Cultural Studies and Human Geography, this work explores the related issues of belonging, learning and community. This book draws on a range of research studies conducted with adult learners both nationally and internationally in formal and informal contexts (including universities, voluntary sector and community based projects, work and leisure). It uses interdisciplinary theory drawn from Education, Cultural Studies and Human Geography to explore the related issues of belonging, learning and community. It critiques dominant ideas and practices of learning community in Higher Education and Lifelong Learning as simplistic and regulatory and argues that learners gain most benefit from creating their own symbolic communities and networks, which help to produce 'imagined' social capital. It demonstrates how such imagined social capital works, using a rich variety of empirical data. It then considers how these new critical perspectives can help us to rethink education as a cultural practice. "Continuum Studies in Educational Research (CSER)" is a major new series in the field of educational research. Written by experts and scholars for experts and scholars, this ground-breaking series focuses on research in the areas of comparative education, history, lifelong learning, philosophy, policy, post-compulsory education, psychology and sociology. Based on cutting edge research and written with lucidity and passion, the "CSER" series showcases only those books that really matter in education - studies that are major, that will be remembered for having made a difference.

Recommended Reading
2006-07-04 Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice Basic Books
ISBN 0465047688 ISBN-13 9780465047680

Howard Gardner's brilliant conception of individual competence has changed the face of education in the twenty-three years since the publication of his classic work, Frames of Mind. Since then thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical implications and applications of Multiple Intelligences theory--the powerfulnotion that there are separate human capacities, ranging from musical intelligence to the intelligence involved in self-understanding. The first decade of research on MI theory and practice was reported in the 1993 edition of Multiple Intelligences. This new edition covers all developments since then and stands as the most thorough and up-to-date account of MI available anywhere. Completely revised throughout, it features new material on global applications and on MI in the workplace, an assessment of MI practice in the current conservative educational climate, new evidence about brain functioning, and much more.

Recommended Reading
2010-10-14 Skilled Interpersonal Communication: Research, Theory and Practice, 5th Edition Routledge
ISBN 0415432049 ISBN-13 9780415432047

There is a fundamental, powerful, and universal desire amongst humans to interact with others. People have a deep-seated need to communicate, and the greater their ability in this regard the more satisfying and rewarding their lives will be. The contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. As such, knowledge of various types of skills, and of their effects in social interaction, is crucial for effective interpersonal functioning.

Previous editions have established Skilled Interpersonal Communication as the foremost textbook on communication. This thoroughly revised and expanded 5th edition builds on this success to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current research, theory and practice in this burgeoning field of study. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the nature of skilled interpersonal communication and review the main theoretical perspectives. Subsequent chapters provide detailed accounts of the fourteen main skill areas, namely: nonverbal communication; reinforcement; questioning; reflecting; listening; explaining; self-disclosure; set induction; closure; assertiveness; influencing; negotiating; and interacting in, and leading, group discussions.

Written by one of the foremost international experts in the field and founded solidly in research, this book provides a key reference for the study of interpersonal communication. This theoretically informed, yet practically oriented text will be of interest both to students of interpersonal communication in general, and to qualified personnel and trainees in many fields.

Recommended Reading
2011-09-01 Teaching For Quality Learning At University (Society for Research Into Higher Education) Open University Press

This best-selling book explains the concept of constructive alignment in education and aids implementation of this at multiple levels.

Recommended Reading
2006-10-19 The Lecturer's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Learning, Teaching and Assessment Routledge
ISBN 0415403820 ISBN-13 9780415403825

The Lecturers Toolkit is the primary resource for all teachers in higher education, whatever their experience, who are seeking to improve their teaching skills. Developed around detailed, practical guidance on the core elements of effective teaching in HE, it is packed full of accessible advice and helpful tips. This fully updated edition covers key topics including:

  • learning styles
  • assessment
  • lecturing
  • personal management skills
  • formative feedback
  • large and small group teaching
  • blended learning
  • resource based and online learning
  • peer observation of teaching.

The Lecturers Toolkit is essential for anyone working towards a profesisonal qualification in teaching in higher education as well as for those who want to reflect on and develop existing skills.

Recommended Reading
2017-03-02 The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action (Arena) Routledge

A leading M.I.T. social scientist and consultant examines five professions - engineering, architecture, management, psychotherapy, and town planning - to show how professionals really go about solving problems. The best professionals, Donald Schn maintains, know more than they can put into words. To meet the challenges of their work, they rely less on formulas learned in graduate school than on the kind of improvisation learned in practice. This unarticulated, largely unexamined process is the subject of Schn's provocatively original book, an effort to show precisely how 'reflection-in-action' works and how this vital creativity might be fostered in future professionals.

Recommended Reading
2009-07-17 Tools for Teaching Jossey-Bass

This is the long-awaited update on the bestselling book that offers a practical, accessible reference manual for faculty in any discipline. This new edition contains up-to-date information on technology as well as expanding on the ideas and strategies presented in the first edition. It includes more than sixty-one chapters designed to improve the teaching of beginning, mid-career, or senior faculty members. The topics cover both traditional tasks of teaching as well as broader concerns, such as diversity and inclusion in the classroom and technology in educational settings.

Recommended Reading
2012-12-17 Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning Routledge
ISBN 0415690153 ISBN-13 9780415690157

In November 2008, John Hatties ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning.

Visible Learning for Teachers takes the next step and brings those ground breaking concepts to a completely new audience. Written for students, pre-service and in-service teachers, it explains how to apply the principles of Visible Learning to any classroom anywhere in the world. The author offers concise and user-friendly summaries of the most successful interventions and offers practical step-by-step guidance to the successful implementation of visible learning and visible teaching in the classroom.

This book:

  • links the biggest ever research project on teaching strategies to practical classroom implementation
  • champions both teacher and student perspectives and contains step by step guidance including lesson preparation, interpreting learning and feedback during the lesson and post lesson follow up
  • offers checklists, exercises, case studies and best practice scenarios to assist in raising achievement
  • includes whole school checklists and advice for school leaders on facilitating visible learning in their institution
  • now includes additional meta-analyses bringing the total cited within the research to over 900
  • comprehensively covers numerous areas of learning activity including pupil motivation, curriculum, meta-cognitive strategies, behaviour, teaching strategies, and classroom management.

Visible Learning for Teachers is a must read for any student or teacher who wants an evidence based answer to the question; how do we maximise achievement in our schools?

Module Resources

Journal Resources

Journal of Further and Higher  Education

 Irish Educational Studies

URL Resources

http://www.aishe.org

http://www.nairtl.ie

http://www.nfetl.ie

http://heacademy.ac.uk

http://www.carnegiefoundation.org

http://www.vark-learn.com

http://www.qqi.ie