Level 7 Certificate in Education

Level 7
Certificate in Education

The primary objective is to support and enhance the practical requirements of faculty members in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered learning and teaching environment.

Aims & Objectives

The primary objective is to support and enhance the practical requirements of faculty members in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered learning and teaching environment.
This program is designed to empower candidates in refining their classroom strategies, including e-learning, within the context of contemporary andragogical theory.
It offers participants the chance to cultivate proficiency in curriculum design, revision, teaching and assessment methodologies, as well as in educational research techniques.
Moreover, it enables experienced educators to showcase their competence across a spectrum of advanced pedagogical approaches.

Key Highlights of Course

Progress from the Undergraduate Pathway Year to a Degree Programme
Classroom based learning
Choose the pathway of your choice
After completion of HND, progress to a BA/BSc Top Up from a UK University
No written exam: All assessments are done on the basis of assignments and dissertation project

Course Outline

Unit 1: Philosophy of education and theories of learning and teaching

Aim:

The purpose is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding within inclusive and varied teaching and learning environments. Learners will apply their knowledge and understanding in effectively evaluating and reflecting on future practice.

Learning Outcomes:

1) Understand the historical, philosophical and cultural context of education

Examine the history and purpose of education.
Analyse the aim and values of education.
Evaluate the culture, social and economic values of education.
Analyse the concept of educational philosophy in relation to curriculum development.

2) Understand key concepts, values and beliefs related to education and educational practice

Assess the benefits of applying sound education theory in professional practice.
Analyse critical educational concepts and values across educational settings.
Distinguish between education and educational practice.

3) Understand key theories of education and learning and how these are realised in practical pedagogy

Evaluate higher education theory and the impact on learning and development.
Justify the inclusion of education theory in educational settings.
Analyse reasons for implementing change and effective teaching pedagogy.
Assess andragogical theory and its impact on learning and development.

Unit 2: Delivering effective teaching and learning and understanding educational assessment

Aim:

The purpose is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of learning theories and practical teaching pedagogy. Learners will develop a range of resources, based on learner needs, to support teaching and development across educational settings.

Learning Outcomes:

1) Understand how educational theory aligns with teaching delivery

Assess the linkages between educational theory and teaching delivery.
Analyse the benefits of inclusive learning in relation to effective curriculum design.
Recommend ways in which educational theory can be embedded in classroom pedagogy.
Evaluate how learner needs influence curriculum design, teaching and delivery styles.

2) Understand the relationship between teaching, learning and assessment

Analyse the benefits of effective planning in teaching and learning.
Evaluate the interdependencies between teaching, learning, achievement and attainment.
Assess a range of factors that influence learner achievement.

3) Be able to demonstrate a practical application of effective teaching delivery.

Evaluate own teaching style and delivery approach in order to formulate an effective teaching plan.
Analyse own practice in order to enhance teaching and learning delivery.
Adapt your own teaching approach based on a realisation of continuing professional development.

Unit 3: Contemporary teaching in higher and professional education

Aim:

The purpose is to enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of the core issues, strategies and techniques in teaching in higher and professional education. Learners will explore the purpose, meaning and inter-relationships between teaching pedagogy and andragogy, relevant to their educational setting. Finally, learners will know how to vary their teaching styles in order to enable learning, advancement and understanding.

Learning Outcomes:

1) Understand the purpose of teaching pedagogy and teaching andragogy.

Differentiate between teaching pedagogy and teaching andragogy.
Analyse the importance of enhancing pedagogy and andragogy into teaching practice.
Evaluate the development of a learning system that incorporates appropriate methodologies.

2) Understand current educational theories of teaching and learning

Analyse the relationship between educational leadership and improvement in teaching and learning.
Evaluate teaching strategies in order to promote leadership development in educational settings.
Assess the purpose of adopting a reflexive and effective approach to current teaching practice.

3) Be able to demonstrate a practical application of contemporary teaching in higher and professional education.

Evaluate own approach to teaching methodology, learning and assessment.
Synthesise a range of educational theory into own contemporary teaching style and approach.
Adapt own teaching in order to enhance effective planning, design and instruction.
Apply an informed approach in reflecting own style and structure in teaching practice.

Where will Level 7 Certificate lead you?

By completing this qualification, you will earn 60 credits, which can be used as a stepping stone towards achieving a Master’s degree in Education. It significantly reduces the number of credits required for a UK Master’s degree, as 60 credits out of the required 180 credits will already be achieved through the Level 7 Certificate in Education.

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