Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education (LTA)
About LTA
LTA is the core module of the PGCert LTHE. This module allows learners the opportunity to develop their practice through critical reflection and contextual debates informed by relevant theories and perspectives. Through the Module, participants will consider their teaching practice in the context of the wider Higher Education (HE) landscape, from both the teacher and learner perspective, and with a focus on inclusive and effective practice.
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Topics and delivery
Topics and delivery
Core Module Topics include: Curriculum and Session Design; You and Your Learners; Inclusive Teaching Practice & Assessment and Feedback for Learning.
During the module, participants will consider and develop their teaching in several ways, including:
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Exploring a range of teaching perspectives and theories (inc. learning, pedagogic, curriculum design, discipline-based, and/or profession-specific theory).
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Engaging in critical discussions and collaboration with other participants on the programme and their workplace supporter.
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Being observed teaching and observing others teach. (Participants external to Man Met will ordinarily be observed online for their UTA tutor observation.)
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Reflecting on and critically evaluating their teaching practice.
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Planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities.
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Applying the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) to their practice.
Through the module your learning will comprise of the following approaches:
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Attendance and engagement with teaching sessions.
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Self-paced learning activities and resources on Moodle for each topic.
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Reading – including learning, pedagogic, curriculum design, discipline-based, and/or profession-specific. The reading list is split into ‘essential’ and ‘further’ reading items.
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12 formative activities aligned to the PSF and undertaken in your own context, which support your learning and build towards the summative Practice Journal assessment.
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Collaborative, small-group peer-learning and peer-feedback in a defined ‘learning set’.
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Contribution to discussions via the LTA Teams Space.
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Keeping reflective notes as you progress through the module.
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Module and assessment overview
Module and assessment overview
Number of credits 30 Module learning outcomes Upon successful completion of the LTA module, you should be able to:
LO1: Critically analyse and evaluate your approach to learning, teaching and assessment, set within the context of [multidisciplinary] theory and/or perspectives.
LO2: Apply curriculum design and pedagogical principles to the planning, delivery, and critical evaluation of learning activities.
LO3: Analyse and discuss your approach to inclusive practice, based upon consideration of the diversity of your learners’ needs.
LO4: Critically reflect upon individual practice and developmental activities, in relation to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF), evidencing the breadth and depth of practice required to meet Descriptor 2 of the PSF.
Mode of study Predominantly taught online, with some optional face-to-face sessions. Number of Taught Sessions & Hours 7 taught sessions over two semesters (ca. 15 hours contact time) + several meetings with a small group ‘learning set’ + two teaching observations. Assessment Practice Journal (3200 – 4000 words): a structured, written, critical reflection on your teaching practice, aligned to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF). Successful completion of the assessment awards 30 Masters level credits + Fellowship of AdvanceHE. -
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Please see detailed information about the PGCert LTHE entry requirements here.
For more information, please contact the Module/Programme Leader: Nicola Grayson - [email protected]
Delivery dates and registration
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Autumn 2025 - Tuesdays
Autumn 2025 - Tuesdays
LTA Cohort 1a - Tuesdays (Autumn 2025)
- Attendance on this module is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
- There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort.
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Observations will take place between September and December 2025.
Taught sessions on Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Date Activity Location 23 September 2025 Welcome Session In-person session
GE (Grosvenor East) 406:
An optional, alternative online session will take place on Wednesday 24th September.
30 September Session 2 Online 28 October Session 3 Online 18 November Session 4 (Collaboration Session) In-person session
GE (Grosvenor East) 405:
An optional alternative online session will take place on Wednesday 19th November.
9 December Session 5 Online 10 February 2026 Session 6 Online 24 March Session 7 Online 5 May 2026 Final Submission Deadline Moodle Registration for LTA Autumn - Tuesdays is now closed.
Registration deadline: 22 August 2025
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Autumn 2025 - Thursdays
Autumn 2025 - Thursdays
LTA Cohort 1b - Thursdays (Autumn 2025)
- Attendance on this module is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
- There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort.
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Observations will take place between September and December 2025.
Taught sessions on Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00 (noon)
Date Activity Location 25 September 2025 Welcome Session In-person session
GE (Grosvenor East) 406:
An optional, alternative online session will take place on Wednesday 24th September
2 October Session 2 Online 30 October Session 3 Online 20 November Session 4 (Collaboration Session) In-person session
9am-11amGM (Geoffrey Manton) 328:
An optional, alternative online session will take place on Wednesday 19th November
11 December Session 5 Online 12 February 2026 Session 6 Online 26 March Session 7 Online 5 May 2026 Final Submission Deadline Moodle Registration for LTA Autumn - Thursdays is now closed.
Registration deadline: 22 August 2025
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Spring 2026 - Tuesdays
Spring 2026 - Tuesdays
LTA Cohort 2a - Tuesdays (Spring 2026)
- Attendance on this module is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
- There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort.
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Observations will take place between January and April 2026.
Taught sessions on Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00 (noon)
Date Activity Location 27 January 2026 Welcome Session In-person session (location to be confirmed) 3 February Session 2 Online 24 February Session 3 Online 17 March Session 4 (Collaboration Session) In-person session (location to be confirmed) 21 April Session 5 Online 12 May Session 6 Online 23 June Session 7 Online 7 September 2026 Final Submission Deadline Moodle Click here to register for LTA Spring - Tuesdays
Registration deadline: 5 December 2025
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Spring 2026 - Wednesdays
Spring 2026 - Wednesdays
LTA Cohort 2b - Wednesdays (Spring 2026)
- Attendance on this module is dependent upon the approval of your application for the PGCert LTHE. Your registration will be provisional until your application is approved. If you haven’t yet applied, please see How to Apply on our PGCert LTHE page.
- There are two face-to-face sessions during the module, which you should attend in person where possible with your cohort. For these two face-to-face sessions there is a back-up online session for anyone unable to join in person.
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Observations will take place between January and April 2026.
Taught sessions on Wednesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Location 28 January 2026 Welcome Session In-person session (location to be confirmed) 4 February Session 2 Online 25 February Session 3 Online 18 March Session 4 (Collaboration Session) In-person session (location to be confirmed) 22 April Session 5 Online 13 May Session 6 Online 24 June Session 7 Online 7 September 2026 Final Submission Deadline Moodle Click here to register for LTA Spring - Wednesdays
Registration deadline: 5 December 2025
How To Apply
This is the core module of our Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE (PGCert LTHE)
If you haven’t already done so - please ensure you send us a complete application form:
- Please take time to familiarise yourself with the target audience for the course and the entry requirements before applying
You can find the application form page by clicking the button below. If you have any queries please contact [email protected]