TLHE blog :: Geraldine Clark

Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education results

24/02/2014 13:23

The results are in and I have passed the Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education module Theory and Practice. Feedback from tutors and mentors has been really positive and encouraging. This has been an extremely useful module which will provide me with a sound basis for a...

Reflection

02/12/2013 14:06

The next topic for study is reflective practice and reflection for PDP. This is a topic which is difficult for me, although since getting involved and working through it, I really feel the benefit. I have not been a particularly reflective type of person - I have always been too...

Student learning and webinar comments

11/11/2013 12:28

Webinar 6/11/13 Understanding student learning – allocated reading O’Donnell, V. and Tobbell, J. (2007) The Transition of Adult Students to Higher Education; Legitimate Peripheral Participation in a Community Of Practice? Adult Education Quarterly. [Online] Vol. 57(4), pp.312-328. Available: SAGE...

Understanding student learning

11/11/2013 12:22

TLHE blog Student Learning What does "learning" mean to you? Knowing something I did not know before, being able to do something I could not do before or understanding something I did not understand before having a period of instruction. My own learning is seen as on-going personal...

New to teaching

29/10/2013 12:16

New to teaching I am not familiar with setting out learning outcomes as a lecturer. My only connection has been as a student, so this is new to me. I can see myself achieving the learning outcomes from this unit because that involves learning exactly what I need to do as a lecturer. I am not at all...

TLHE_ Curriculum design

29/10/2013 12:13

Here are my thought on curriculum design based on the tasks set: Intended Learning Outcomes for the module I am teaching include: L1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of particular social issues L2. Locate, assess and integrate information and evidence from a range of sources, including academic...

Aims and outcomes

24/10/2013 14:10

Aims and outcomes I am currently pursuing the online option for PGCert in TLHE. This blog will collect some of my thoughts and reflections on the experience. I am new to 'designing curriculum' and 'intended learning outcomes' so I will have a lot of thinking to do around these concepts. The...

TLHE blog

24/10/2013 13:34

For the next few weeks I will be combining my usual blog with one for the new module which I am undertaking (PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education).