Academic Practice

The Academic Practice program of the University of Glasgow strives to provide a variety of practical advice and support to enhance the competence, confidence and professional development of teachers in higher education as well as provide an opportunity to engage in scholarly practice, theory and research and scholarship related to higher education.

Key facts

• The program aims to engage participants in both initial and continuing professional development related to learning and teaching, with the aim of enhancing your practice and student learning.

• It will enhance your understanding of a variety of higher education pedagogies through practice, reflection and engagement with theory.

• We will support you to gain professional recognition of your teaching through engagement with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning and the University of Glasgow’s Recognising Excellence in Teaching (RET) framework.

• We have flexible blended and online study options to suit your needs, with opportunities to study regardless of your location.
• Career Prospects
• The professional recognition and qualifications you gain through completion of this program are designed to support you in advancing your academic career.

Courses include:

• Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

• Course Design in Your Discipline

• Assessment and Feedback

• Supervising Students

• Creative Pedagogies for Active Learning

• Debates in Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching