**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary:**<br/>- Develop skills in creating and managing effective learning environments.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to design effective assessment and feedback processes.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of theories and models underpinning pedagogical practice in higher education learning, teaching and assessment.<br/><br/><br/>- Complete the postgraduate certificate and gain Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).<br/><br/><br/>This course is aimed towards both experienced and newly appointed higher education academic staff. Studying part-time, with flexible start dates to fit around your other commitments, youll develop an informed, reflective and self-critical approach to learning, teaching and assessment, enhancing your skills as a practitioner in higher education.<br/><br/>**How you learn:**<br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>We focus on learning from each other, across subjects, as well as helping you to develop your knowledge of teaching and learning in your subject specialist area by establishing subject support groups and exploring subject specialist pedagogies. The course is practice-orientated and gives emphasis to your interests and career aspirations.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- tutor-led seminars<br/><br/><br/>- workshops<br/><br/><br/>- participant-led activities<br/><br/><br/>- group and peer discussion<br/><br/><br/>- self-directed study and reading<br/><br/><br/>- assessment of practice<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning - Work placements**<br/>The course is structured around your professional practice, with each module involving an observed assessment in your practice setting.