Programme Overview

For this postgraduate course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme is designed to meet the needs of learning and teaching professionals in workplace and college contexts. The programme will provide you with an understanding of the theories, research and practical strategies for learning throughout life. Teaching techniques including classroom management, the application of new technology to instruction and strategies to support learning in diverse contexts are featured. Throughout this course you will be encouraged to enquire, question and critique modern conceptions of how we learn and how we can bring about learning in others. The course will include guest lecturers and will use a variety of participative instructional approaches. You will be expected to complete practical assignments and to build your skills as an educator.

Who is the Programme for?

This programme is for leaders in learning who wish to become proficient and professionaleducators capable of operating in a range of learning environments. It will prove particularly useful if you are a college teacher, an e-Learning or workplace learning professional or if you are interested in your own lifelong learning.

Student Profile

Emma McCarthy“ I think whether you are in education or in the workplace this is a really useful course. You get both the theory and the practical side from supportive lecturers and staff.”

Duration

One calendar year.

Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday 18.30 - 22.30 & some Saturdays 09.30 - 13.30.

Entry Requirements

Applicants holding a Bachelor (Honours) degree (level 8) in any discipline ideally with professional involvement in the delivery of learning in education or in training will be considered for the programme. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a written application or interview.

Award

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Learning and Teaching is awarded by HETAC at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may opt to defer this award and proceed to complete the Masters of Arts in Learning and Teaching.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Cultural & Individual Aspects of Learning	e-Learning Design and Application
Educational Assessment	Philosophy of Education
Practicum in Teaching	Strategies of Learning and Instruction
Technology Enhanced Learning	Theories of Learning and Teaching

Start Date

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus