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Post Graduate
Certificate in Education
Level 7 Certificate in Higher Education
 Distinctive Features of the course

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will be

a source of continuing professional development for
early career academic and professional staff at Higher
Education Institution or: experienced members of staff
who wish to update their practice and align with current
thinking in academia.

The course will also provide a route for candidates who

practice in either higher or professional education
environments and who wish to gain a valid and
recognised qualification in higher and professional
education practices.

In addition to the above, the programme will offer a

suitable pathway to Higher Education Academy - (UK)
recognition at either Associate or Fellow level (subject to
accreditation), proving a recognised qualification that is
allied to professional status with the national body for
higher education practitioners.
Educational Aims of the course
This course is designed for staff working in Higher or Professional Education.
Do you know? It is intended to sustain and develop the practical working needs of staff within
with PG Certificate in Education course, you will: an inclusive and varied student-focused learning and teaching environment.
The PG Cert will enable participants to develop their classroom practice,
including e-learning, within a framework of current andragogical theory.
It will also provide an opportunity for participants to develop skills in
Enhance your skills and Engage with successful Enable yourself to understand
curriculum design, curriculum revision, teaching methodologies, assessment
understanding in digital and online learning and resolve the challenges in
teaching, learning and and develop your skills in teaching and assessment in methods and educational research.
assessment as a teacher. this area through direct the modern era of learning
hands-on experience. and development.

Awarding
Body
Objectives
The LRN Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in
Education is designed to enable
candidates – with sufficient
teaching/lecturing experience – the
opportunity to demonstrate their ability
across a broad range of advanced
pedagogical approaches to learning.
Mode of delivery
This qualification has been constructed to
be delivered within centres which operate
in-centre delivery, online or a
combination. Units have been
constructed to be delivered via a
synchronous or asynchronous model,
depending on the needs of the cohorts.
Entry requirements
Candidates must be operating within a
suitable teaching setting. Whilst LRN will
be open to the type of educational
institution in which candidates operate, it
will be mindful of scope of teaching role,
access to teaching/learning opportunities
and ability to meet the cognitive demand
of learning outcomes and assessment
criteria (stated below).
Candidates must be qualified to graduate
level, ideally education related discipline,
although LRN will consider education
experience in place of an education
related graduate qualification.
Teaching practice
Assessment
The assessment for this qualification consists of
externally set and externally marked
assignments, which are set and marked by
LRN, and
externally set portfolio
on which requirements are set by LRN, reviewed
by centre staff, and which is externally
moderated by LRN. LRN will provide advice and
guidance as to how centres may wish to
approach the internal review process.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
The LRN Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in
Education guided learning hours (GLH) are
600. Please note the hours stated are
indicative.

For the duration of the qualification,

Teaching practice
The LRN Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in
Education has been designed to reflect
the wide variation in candidates' origins,
levels of education and career aims.
Progression opportunities may take a
variety of paths. It may be appropriate for
the candidate to progress to:
Similar level 7 qualification in Education.
Study at a doctorate level.
Access to teaching/lecturing or
educational consultancy practice.
candidates are expected to have access Grading
to a teaching environment, from which The LRN Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in
evidence can be gleaned. This will include Education will be graded as fail or pass.
a teaching log which documents their
preparation, planning, delivery and
evaluation of teaching exercises.
Expected teaching hours will be in the
region of 40 to 60. This will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. However,
candidates who are unable to meet the
minimum threshold (40 hours of teaching
practice) are unlikely to be deemed
suitable for this qualification.
Unit 1
Philosophy of education and Learning outcomes
theories of learning and teaching


Understand the historical,
Aim of the unit philosophical and cultural context
The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding within of education
inclusive and varied teaching and learning environments. Learners will apply their Examine the history and purpose of education.
knowledge and understanding in effectively evaluating and reflecting on future practice. Analyse the aim and values of education.
Evaluate the culture, social and economic values
of education.
Analyse the concept of educational philosophy in
relation to curriculum development.


Understand key concepts, values
and beliefs related to education
and educational practice
Assess the benefits of applying sound education
theory in professional practice.
Analyse critical educational concepts and values
across educational settings.
Distinguish between education and educational
practice.


Understand key theories of education
and learning and how these are
realised in practical pedagogy
Evaluate higher education theory and the impact
on learning and development.
Justify the inclusion of education theory in
educational settings.
Analyse reasons for implementing change and
effective teaching pedagogy.
Assess andragogical theory and its impact on
learning and development.
Unit 2
Delivering effective teaching and Learning outcomes
learning and understanding
educational assessment


Understand how educational
theory aligns with teaching
Aim of the unit
delivery
The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of
Assess the linkages between educational theory
learning theories and practical teaching pedagogy. Learners will develop a range of
and teaching delivery.
resources, based on learner needs, to support teaching and development across
Analyse the benefits of inclusive learning in
educational settings.
relation to effective curriculum design.
Recommend ways in which educational theory
can be embedded in classroom pedagogy.
Evaluate how learner needs influence curriculum
design, teaching and delivery styles.


Understand the relationship
between teaching, learning
and assessment
Analyse the benefits to effective planning in
teaching and learning.
Evaluate the interdependencies between
teaching, learning, achievement and attainment.
Assess a range of factors which influence learner


achievement.
Be able to demonstrate a practical
application of effective teaching
delivery
Evaluate own teaching style and delivery approach in
order to formulate an effective teaching plan.
Analyse own practice in order to enhance teaching
and learning delivery.
Adapt own teaching approach based on a realisation
of continuing professional development.
Unit 3
Contemporary teaching in higher Learning Outcomes
and professional education


Understand the purpose of
Aim of the unit
teaching pedagogy and teaching
The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of core andragogy.
issues, strategies and techniques in teaching in higher and professional education.
Differentiate between teaching pedagogy and
Learners will explore the purpose, meaning and inter-relationships between teaching
teaching andragogy.
pedagogy and andragogy, relevant to their educational setting. Finally, learners will
Analyse the importance of enhancing pedagogy
know how to vary their teaching styles in order to enable learning, advancement and
and andragogy into teaching practice.
understanding.
Evaluate the development of a learning system
which incorporates appropriate methodologies.

 Understand current educational

theories of teaching and learning

Analyse the relationship between educational

leadership and improvement in teaching and
learning.
Evaluate teaching strategies in order to promote
leadership development in educational settings.
Assess the purpose of adopting a reflexive and
effective approach to current teaching practice.


Be able to demonstrate a practical
application of contemporary teaching
in higher and professional education.
Evaluate own approach to teaching methodology,
learning and assessment.
Synthesise a range of educational theory into own
contemporary teaching style and approach.
Adapt own teaching in order to enhance effective
planning, design and instruction.
Apply an informed approach in reflecting own style and
structure in teaching practice.
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