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SUMMARY:Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education for Postgraduate Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Programme dates\n\nThe programme is delivered over 2 
 days:\n\nDay 1 – Tuesday 15th September 2026 10.00 - 15:30\n\nDay 2 – 
 Wednesday 16th September 2026 10:00 - 15.30\n\nParticipants must be able to 
 attend both days.\n\nWho is the programme for?\n\nThis programme is for 
 postgraduate researchers who would like to develop their understanding of 
 teaching and learning in higher education. It is suitable whether you are 
 considering teaching as part of a future academic career\, are already 
 undertaking formally contracted teaching activities\, or have a wider 
 interest in academic practice.\n\nNo previous teaching experience is 
 required.\n\nDelivery: A two-day\, instructor-led and interactive 
 programme.\n\nAbout the programme\n\nThis programme provides an 
 introduction to the purposes\, principles and contemporary context of 
 teaching and learning in higher education.\n\nYou will explore the social\, 
 political\, technological and educational developments shaping university 
 teaching. Drawing on practical examples from Northumbria University’s 
 Curriculum Excellence Framework (CEF)\, you will consider how wider trends 
 inform the University’s educational priorities and how its Institutional 
 Strategy is translated into practice.\n\nYou will examine inclusive\, 
 experiential and student-centred approaches to curriculum design\, 
 teaching\, assessment\, feedback and student support. You will also discuss 
 contemporary issues including engagement and belonging\, wellbeing\, 
 artificial intelligence and digital education\, academic integrity\, and 
 the changing expectations placed upon universities and educators.\n\nThe 
 programme will introduce the roles\, responsibilities and professional 
 boundaries associated with supporting student learning and working as part 
 of an academic team.\n\nSessions are led by experienced colleagues from 
 across Northumbria University and include presentations\, discussions and 
 practical activities. The programme provides a broad foundation for 
 developing your understanding of educational practice and considering how 
 teaching and supporting learning might contribute to your future 
 professional development.\n\nAims and learning outcomes\n\nDuring the 
 programme\, you will explore:\n\n\n	the UK higher education context and 
 Northumbria University’s Curriculum Excellence Framework (CEF)\;\n	key 
 principles and contemporary debates in teaching\, learning and 
 assessment\;\n	inclusive\, experiential and student-centred approaches to 
 education\;\n	the implications of artificial intelligence and digital 
 technologies\;\n	student engagement\, belonging and wellbeing\; and\n	the 
 professional roles and responsibilities associated with supporting 
 learning.\n\n\nImportant information\n\nThis is a developmental programme 
 delivered by experienced practising academics.\n\nYou are expected to 
 attend both days\, as the sessions form a connected programme and the 
 second day builds on the first.\n\nCompletion does not confer eligibility 
 or entitlement to undertake teaching work or provide direct access to or 
 information about Associate Fellowship of Advance HE. Any teaching or 
 learning-support activity at Northumbria University must be arranged 
 separately through the University’s approved employment and governance 
 processes.\n\n
LOCATION:SQB 211\, City Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="The Graduate School":MAILTO:graduateschool@northumbria.ac.uk
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CONTACT;CN="The Graduate School":MAILTO:graduateschool@northumbria.ac.uk
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