2a) An understanding of teaching, learning and /or assessment

Statements here might relate to areas such as teaching experience, learning design, curriculum development, work-based assessment, the creation and execution of a programme of training, and so on. Evidence might include being on the register of the Higher Education Academy, a PGCE award or other relevant postgraduate qualification, evidence of relevant professional development courses or portfolios. Commentaries from peers on your approach would also provide suitable evidence. Other possibilities include teaching experience, reflective statements that analyse experience in terms of learning theory, pedagogical approaches, sociological theories, or a comparable, recognised perspective (include relevant citations). In relation to learning design, a report, specification or reflective statement might be provided that clearly elaborates the principles that informed the design process.There must be some consideration of how technology is changing / impacting upon approaches to teaching and learning and/or the roles of learners, teachers and support staff in your context.

CMALT Guidance 2019

I have a good understanding of teaching, learning and /or assessment through both practical experience and through my academic studies. I am a social constructivist at heart and identify as an Open Education Practitioner.

• MA in Online and Distance Education
• MSc Business Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• Professional Certificate in Management

I was awarded Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in 2015 an became a Certified Online Learning Facilitator (COLF) in 2019. I have experience teaching for the Open University as an Associate Lecturer and as part of the programme team on the PG Cert HE at Swansea University in my role there as a Senior Academic Developer. I currently teach on the Digital Leaders Programme at Jisc. I am also studying for my PhD in E Research and Technology Enhanced Learning.

I keep up to date with the latest developments in learning and teaching and new technologies through undertaking Continuing Professional Development (See list here) this includes undertaking various courses and attending webinars including those run by ALT, many of which can be seen in my Open Badge Passport 🔎CP1 💻CP2 💗CP3. I also share and disseminate my own practice, collaborate and learn from others as evidenced by my Scholarly Activity. and publishing on my blog🔎CP1💻CP2 💗CP3 📢CP4

Reflection

Gosh I have been a part time learner for so long I really can’t remember what it is like to not be studying! I literally left school, started a job and then a year later started learning in my spare time and have been doing so ever since. I just love learning I suppose. I think this gives me a useful perspective in that I automatically put myself in the shoes of the learner so hopefully I can spot things that might make their learning experience better. Clearly that doesn’t happen all the time though and I am always learning something new from my own learners and from those around me.

Qualifications

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CPD Badges

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Job Descriptions

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Core Principles & Ethics	Key
A commitment to exploring and understanding the interplay between technology and learning	🔎CP1
A commitment to keep up to date with new technologies	💻CP2
An empathy with and willingness to learn from colleagues from different backgrounds and specialisms	💗CP3
A commitment to communicate and disseminate effective practice	📢CP4
Ethical Considerations	✅Ethics