Dip(CPD) Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education

Program Overview

The DipCPD in Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Bolton is a short, 20-credit program designed for individuals new to teaching within higher education. Through a blended learning approach, the program provides a foundation in teaching principles, planning, and delivery, preparing participants for further professional development or initial teaching roles. With a focus on inclusivity and practical application, this program supports career development in the higher education sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Diploma of Continuing Professional Development (DipCPD) in Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a short course offered by the University of Bolton. The DipCPD Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a stand-alone program designed to introduce you to the fundamental principles of teaching and learning in the higher education context. It offers a focused preparation for the initial stages of your teaching career. Our experienced teacher educators will help you build skills in planning and preparation and support you as you develop, deliver and evaluate a microteaching session. This process will help you gain knowledge and understanding of a professional teacher's role in the higher and professional education sectors. We offer you an intensive program of tuition through block delivery using a blended approach, usually over five consecutive days. You'll then have two weeks to digest the course content and prepare your coursework for assessment. Upon completing this course, you could consider applying for a place on the PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education that the University offers. We provide a supportive, challenging and interactive environment for your learning and development. This short course is appropriate for staff without a teaching qualification or teaching experience and should be undertaken before undertaking the PgCert Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education.

Assessment:

Assessment is via coursework. You'll receive formative and summative assessment during class and via feedback in tutorials. You'll be guided and directed to areas of research and appropriate background reading to complete the required assignments.

Teaching:

We use various teaching and learning methods to help you acquire and develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills, and competencies to achieve the learning outcomes. You can expect formally timetabled classes with your tutor, workshops, small group and individual practical activities, and structured exercises and discussions. You'll receive individual support in tutorials. We adopt a blended learning and teaching style, including online delivery and engagement where appropriate. You'll also need to maintain a portfolio of evidence. We'll expect you to demonstrate significant independence in your study, taking responsibility for managing your own learning time.

Careers:

The University of Bolton's DipCPD in Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education offers essential skills if you're at the outset of your career in this sector. You could also consider applying for the PgCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education offered by the University of Bolton.

Other:

We'll support you in taking your initial steps into a career as a professional practitioner in the higher education sector. We offer opportunities to build your communication and interpersonal skills, along with a greater awareness of your professional roles and responsibilities as a curriculum-specialist teacher. You can enhance your specialist skills and gain the confidence to continue developing in learning and practice settings. This stand-alone short course focuses on key practical and theoretical issues involved in planning and preparing to teach. We'll help you understand how your knowledge can be applied to classroom practice and supports the approaches you take towards planning, preparing, assessing, evaluating and reviewing learning. We'll support you in developing inclusive approaches to teaching and learning that address issues of disability, age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, class and sexual orientation.

Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £1,500 for the academic year 2024/25. EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.