Postgraduate Course: Engaging students in autonomous learning (EDUA11268)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The course brings together both experiential learning and engagement with relevant educational literature in relation to student autonomy and student engagement in university learning and teaching. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
18/09/2017 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 14,
Online Activities 1,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 8,
Other Study Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
74 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The assignment for this course consists of developing (or revising) a course with particular focus on the teaching and assessment strategies used to promote student autonomy and engagement (1000-1500 words)which is accompanied by a short essay (1000 words) discussing the principles guiding the design and explaining the choices made. Total word length 2000-2500 words.
In order to pass this course, participants will need to demonstrate a critical understanding of selected key concepts relating to the role and importance of developing student autonomy and engagement for high-quality learning within research-intensive settings. At the same time, they will be expected to offer a reflective analysis of how certain teaching and assessment strategies can be used to promote autonomy and engagement in their chosen course and subject setting, taking into account the perspectives of students taking the course.
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| Feedback |
Between Parts A and B, course participants work in pairs or 3s to design an innovative group activity which addresses one of the concepts explored in Part A and draws on one of the activities experienced and evaluated, also in Part A. During Part B, small groups facilitate the group activity and receive feedback from their peers and the Course Organiser using criteria designed by the whole group. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts of 'autonomy' and 'engagement' in the context of higher education
- demonstrate creativity in their teaching
- make informed judgements about complex and unpredictable learning and teaching situations
- give and receive feedback on teaching practices and ideas
- teach in ways which draw on critical reflection on student and teacher roles
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Make informed judgements about how to respond to complex teaching issues in the absence of definitive data or rules
Develop original and creative responses to problems and issues that arise in teaching
Agree goals and responsibilities for self and colleagues in designing and facilitating learning activities
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| Keywords | autonomy, student learning |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Daphne Loads
Tel: (0131 6)51 4519
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Emily Salvesen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6661
Email: |
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