BA Learning and Teaching

Year 1

Learning outcomes

BA (Hons) Learning and Teaching

On completion of the BA Learning and Teaching students should have demonstrated :

Knowledge and informed understanding of :
-the design and delivery of the curriculum and of the rationale and techniques for assessment used in learning settings;
-the wider social, political and economic contexts within which learning occurs;
-relevant concepts, knowledge, practical skills and methods of enquiry in teaching and learning in both a research and work context;
-educational processes and practices;
-models of pedagogy;
-relevant research techniques;
-relevant current research.

Ability to :
-Demonstrate a conceptual understanding which enables the development and sustaining of an evidence-based argument
-Critically evaluate models of pedagogy
-Effectively communicate complex information, arguments, evaluation and analysis in a variety of forms;
-Actively engage with recent research and scholarship in the learning and teaching discipline
-Demonstrate an understanding and facility for the application and analysis of appropriate research techniques
-Apply knowledge and critical understanding in order to initiate and carry out a research project
-Demonstrate advanced skills and competences and a reflective approach in a professional teaching or learning support role;
-Meet professional standards where relevant
-Exercise the following professional skills:
-Contribute to the planning & development of learning activities
-Recognise & respond to the need to support & include all learners
-Monitor learner progress & provide feedback using a range of assessment techniques
-Contribute to the selection, preparation & differentiation of suitable learning resources
-Develop & support effective strategies to ensure acknowledgement of diversity & equality of opportunity
-Commit to collaborative & co-operative working with colleagues
-Commit to continuing professional development & evaluation of practice

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- qualities and transferable skills necessary for professional work in learning and teaching;;
- skills necessary for the communication and information in a variety of formats;
- skills necessary to identify and undertake appropriate professional development.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme and will include:

- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- demonstrate a broad knowledge base.