Aims and intentions
This is a 30 credit module intended to meet the academic and professional needs of postgraduates. Students will study a broad range of assessment strategies and techniques, considering issues surrounding their application to a variety of education situations.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Participants will experience three days’ contact with academic staff.
The module uses a combination of lectures, tutorial and seminar support.
To gain a PGCertPE, applicants can take an additional Education Research in Action module (30 credits) that permits participants to test an idea or experience gained from this unit in their work situation by undertaking a small scale research activity.
Assessment
This module is assessed by written assignment.
Need more information on this programme?
Contact: ma.secretaries@durham.ac.uk
Key benefits:
For participants a key benefit will be a deeper understanding and appreciation of assessment issues.
Schools will benefit from the opportunity to undertake a review of assessment policies and practice.