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Introduction to Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is suitable for teachers, educational designers and those supporting teaching and learning within higher education. You can use the hashtag #FLenhanceLT to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Defining evaluation
Role and purpose of evaluation
Reflective practice
Sources of feedback
The student experience
Ways of measuring the student experience
Evaluation tools and methods
Designing and running a mini evaluation
Broader quality assurance and enhancement contexts

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Enhancing higher education teaching

According to students, this course offers a solid foundation for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education, particularly beneficial for new educators and those in curriculum design roles. Learners consistently praise its practical application, especially modules on designing mini-evaluations and effectively gathering and utilizing student feedback. The course's structured approach to reflective practice is also highly valued. However, some experienced professionals found the content to be introductory, suggesting it may not offer the advanced strategies they sought. Overall, it's a highly recommended introduction for those looking to improve their teaching impact.

Mixed opinions on the effectiveness of peer discussions.

"The peer discussions were surprisingly enriching. It really opened my eyes..."

"My only minor critique is that the forum activity sometimes felt forced rather than organic."

Strong focus on self-evaluation and student feedback.

"The focus on reflective practice and student feedback was incredibly valuable."

"I particularly liked the structured approach to reflective practice."

"It encouraged critical thinking about my own teaching practices."

Offers a solid introduction to enhancing learning and teaching.

"A very good introduction to evaluation and enhancement in HE. It covered a lot of ground..."

"Solid foundational knowledge. The topics were relevant, and the materials were well-presented."

"As someone new to curriculum design, the course helped me structure my thinking around student experience."

Provides immediately applicable strategies for improving teaching.

"The module on designing mini-evaluations particularly practical and immediately applicable to my work."

"The emphasis on practical application, especially around gathering and using feedback, was key."

"I found the section on different evaluation methods very useful. It clarified some concepts I was fuzzy on."

May not offer sufficient advanced content for seasoned professionals.

"The course provides a decent overview but didn't delve deep enough for my needs as an experienced educator."

"Informative for basic concepts, but the depth wasn't there for me. I teach at a university..."

"I was hoping for more advanced techniques in quality assurance beyond defining evaluation."

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The Reflective Practitioner

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This seminal work by Donald Schön, published in 1983, introduced the concept of the reflective practitioner and emphasized the importance of reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action in professional development. It explores the cognitive processes involved in reflective practice and its significance for practitioners in various fields.

Introduction to Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

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