SIGNATURE CONCEPTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION - 2021/2
Module code: GCAM011
Module provider
Surrey Institute of Education
Module Leader
LYGO-BAKER Simon (Sy Inst Educ)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Module Availability
Semester 1
Module content
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ESSAY 1 - REVIEW OF KEY CONCEPTS (1,000 WORDS) | 30 |
| Coursework | ESSAY 2 - KEY CONCEPTS VS DISCIPLINES (1,000 WORDS) | 30 |
| Coursework | ESSAY 3 - IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM (1,000 WORDS) | 40 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
Formative assessment and feedback
Formative assessments: Although there will be no official formative feedback each participant will receive feedback after the first two pieces of summative assessment as each piece is planned to build from the last and will be linked. The final piece should therefore complete the module so that each piece of 1000 words builds in an integrated piece of work. These have been broken down into three pieces to limit the high stakes of one assessment and to enable feedback to be provided so that ideas can be enhanced and developed through the module.
Summative Assessment
Three written assignments of 1000 words each – 100% (the first and second worth 30% each and the final piece 40%). The initial piece will look at drawing ideas together from the first two weeks where the theory will be explored (LO1). The second will consider how the theory relates to the discipline and context within which each participant works (LO2&4). The final piece will draw these two pieces together to ask participants to consider the implications of the information discussed for their current and future practice and professional values (LO 3, 4&5).
Module aims
- This module aims to allow participants to interrogate a range of key theories in learning and teaching in higher education and to reinterpret these using a range of concepts so that they are of relevance within each discipline. This will require each individual to examine her/his own values in relation to learning and teaching, how these are developed and shaped and the impact they have on how an individual approaches learning and teaching.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 1 | Identify and explain the impact of a range of signature concepts in higher education | C |
| 2 | Analyse the relevance of signature concepts for particular contexts | KC |
| 3 | Explain and examine personal values and how these impact on understanding of different theories relating to learning and teaching | C |
| 4 | Evaluate the meaning of different concepts for different disciplines and how these can be reinterpreted | KC |
| 5 | Debate and discuss with a range of peers to explain perspectives, personal theories and establish new meaning | CT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
- Discussions to develop debate around a series of ideas
- Guided on-line discussion groups following each online discussion
- Three written submitted assignments, the first two of which will provide some formative support so that learning is developed through the module
The Teaching and Learning are structured as follows:
- Formal Online Sessions - on line discussions with tutor 10 hours, engagement with the learning group in discussion and debate 10 hours.
- Guided study - literature searching, assignment planning, tutor discussion 10 hours.
- Independent study – reading (30-50hours), research and assignments (50-70 hours)
Hours as specified are estimates and will vary depending on the way participants choose to structure their learning in negotiation with the tutor.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.