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the teaching observation taking place. of topics against the UK PSF, but is intended only as
3. Discuss with the observer the likely format a guide. The tutor for each topic will indicate possible
ways in which the topic may map to the UK PSF, but
of the teaching and if physical examination there is a great deal of flexibility, so for example it is
of a patient is involved, in advance of the not necessary to take the Assessment and Feedback
observation. In certain circumstances, it topic in order to address A3, this could be done by
may not be appropriate for an observer to be looking at assessment in another context.
present.
If you are planning to include observations of clinical Part of the Induction session will focus on looking in
teaching as part of your PG Cert, please indicate this detail at your teaching, the topics on offer and the
to your observer at the beginning of the programme. mapping. You will also be able to speak to the Tutors
at Induction and throughout the year should you have
Topics any questions. If you are considering applying for
either Associate or Senior Fellowship, please discuss
The topics available for study in the academic year this directly with the Programme Director early in the
2014-15 are: year.
• Teaching Methods
• Theories of Teaching
• Ethics in Education
• Educational Supervision
• Research and Teaching
• Problem-Based Learning
• E-learning
• Educational Design
• Assessment and Feedback
• Public Engagement
• Education in Practice
Choosing your topics
The PG Cert does not have any compulsory topics,
so you should choose from the list above according
your interests and teaching practice. Bear in mind
that in order to be considered for Fellowship of the
HEA, you will need to address all Areas of Activity,
Core Knowledge and Professional Values. As you go
through the year, use your Topic Mapping Sheet to
keep track of the UK PSF you have covered in each
topic. Included on page 36 is an indicative mapping
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the teaching observation taking place. of topics against the UK PSF, but is intended only as
3. Discuss with the observer the likely format a guide. The tutor for each topic will indicate possible
ways in which the topic may map to the UK PSF, but
of the teaching and if physical examination there is a great deal of flexibility, so for example it is
of a patient is involved, in advance of the not necessary to take the Assessment and Feedback
observation. In certain circumstances, it topic in order to address A3, this could be done by
may not be appropriate for an observer to be looking at assessment in another context.
present.
If you are planning to include observations of clinical Part of the Induction session will focus on looking in
teaching as part of your PG Cert, please indicate this detail at your teaching, the topics on offer and the
to your observer at the beginning of the programme. mapping. You will also be able to speak to the Tutors
at Induction and throughout the year should you have
Topics any questions. If you are considering applying for
either Associate or Senior Fellowship, please discuss
The topics available for study in the academic year this directly with the Programme Director early in the
2014-15 are: year.
• Teaching Methods
• Theories of Teaching
• Ethics in Education
• Educational Supervision
• Research and Teaching
• Problem-Based Learning
• E-learning
• Educational Design
• Assessment and Feedback
• Public Engagement
• Education in Practice
Choosing your topics
The PG Cert does not have any compulsory topics,
so you should choose from the list above according
your interests and teaching practice. Bear in mind
that in order to be considered for Fellowship of the
HEA, you will need to address all Areas of Activity,
Core Knowledge and Professional Values. As you go
through the year, use your Topic Mapping Sheet to
keep track of the UK PSF you have covered in each
topic. Included on page 36 is an indicative mapping
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