Health and Social Care Education PGCert
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Overview
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Education offers an opportunity for prospective teachers to experiment with creative, flexible, learner focused modes of teaching and learning embracing the use of photography, drama theatre, simulation, e-learning technologies, facilitation of learning in small groups and the performance, presentation and challenge of learner engagement in large groups. The course also includes skills and knowledge in designing curriculum that are contemporaneous, dynamic and fit for purpose. The educational philosophy of this course supports and promotes the interchangeable roles of teacher and learner with opportunities for students, within small peer groups, to deliver some of the course content on educational theory and teaching and learning strategies in both semester 1 and semester 2.
The course brings together practitioners from many different professional fields, including the professions allied to medicine such as medicine, physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists and social workers who share a mutual interest in developing educational skills.
This course can also be taken over two years with students attending one module in each year. This would involve attending the morning delivery of the 'Designing, Planning and Strategic Working in Education' module in the first year and the afternoon delivery of the second module 'Developing Expertise in Teaching Learning and Assessment' in year two.If you wished to complete the full NMC stage 4 registration for Qualified Teacher you could do this in a 3rd year of attendance through a two day workshop and 8 action learning sets.
Course duration
Part-time: 1 year (max 3 years)
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Course content
Course structure
The modules can be taken separately extending the course completion over two years and can alternatively be taken as stand alone modules For information on stand alone modules please email GPHSS@brighton.ac.uk.
Action-learning sets weave throughout the course to provide `learning support groups? to assist in linking the educational theory with teaching practice experiences. Assessment of the module `Developing expertise in teaching, learning and assessment? is achieved through portfolio involving assessment of teaching practice, reflection on the development of the educational role of self throughout the course and evidence of creative examples of own teaching practice. A problem-based learning approach is used in the `Designing, planning and strategic working in education? module. You will not only experience problem-based learning as a reality, but this approach will encourage a creative, individual and challenging strategy for course design
Areas of study
The course offers a stimulating learning experience, which provides an excellent model of education for intending teachers. Students have a lived experience in a positive learning environment that values creativity, critical thinking and reflection.
The aims of the course are to:
- enable health professionals to develop their competence and confidence in a range of teaching, learning, and assessment strategies in clinical practice and higher education settings.
- develop the knowledge and skills of health professionals with an educational role or interest in teaching and learning so that they may design, plan, lead and manage creative, considered, supportive learning experiences which meet the initial and continuing learning needs of individuals working and learning in health care settings.
- provide the framework for exposure to exciting and comprehensive experiences in teaching, learning and assessment that will contribute towards the NMC (2008) stage 4 Qualified Teacher outcomes and achieve the requirements of the Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning with the Higher Education Academy.
On successful completion of the course; Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Education, students will be able to:
Knowledge:
- evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the wider philosophical, theoretical and social contexts in which professional education is delivered in the global context;
- demonstrate a systematic understanding of educational knowledge and a critical awareness of current issues and new insights, which is informed by their academic area and professional practice;
- critically examine their developing knowledge and understanding of educational theory and curriculum models, whilst developing originality in the application of this knowledge required for the enhanced roles as educators;
- evaluate current theory related to management and leadership in the health professions required for the developing strategic roles in education.
- critically analyse factors relevant to the planning of current and future health and social care educationSkills:
- demonstrate a systematic understanding of educational knowledge and a critical awareness of current issues and new insights, which is informed by their academic area and professional practice;
- critically examine their developing knowledge and understanding of educational theory and curriculum models, whilst developing originality in the application of this knowledge required for the enhanced roles as educators;
- evaluate current theory related to management and leadership in the health professions required for the developing strategic roles in education.
- critically analyse factors relevant to the planning of current and future health and social care educationThe learning outcomes for the Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Education have been developed to correlate with the relevant descriptor in the Quality Assurance Agency Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The learning outcomes have also been mapped against the six core dimensions of the UK PSF Knowledge and Skills Framework and the stage 4 NMC Standards 2008
Syllabus
NA7119 Designing, Planning and Strategic Working in Education.
NA7120 Developing Expertise in Teaching Learning and Assessment.
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
During the application process, all students must satisfy the entry criteria for the course. In addition to having the support of their manager, applicants should normally:
- have a professional qualification in health or social care.
- have a minimum of three years post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development.
- should be in a professional post in practice with an educational remit, which includes at least 15 hours of educational activity per week.
- have evidence of successful completion of study at a minimum of Level 6 within the previous five years.
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Location
Location
Falmer or Eastbourne depending on method of course delivery -
Career opportunities
Graduates will be prepared for teaching in both practice and in higher education. Many students change their roles during the course, taking on posts with an increased responsibility for education and many take on roles in higher education. These students have acknowledged the benefit of undertaking the PGCHSCE to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in education, in order to attain and retain these roles. Many students also undertake a further programme of study from the Graduate Programme in Health and Social Science to complete their `and Education? masters degrees. They also have the opportunity to continue their studies at doctoral level.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
PGCert Health and Social Care Education
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
During the application process, all students must satisfy the entry criteria for the course. In addition to having the support of their manager, applicants should normally:
- have a professional qualification in health or social care.
- have a minimum of three years post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development.
- should be in a professional post in practice with an educational remit, which includes at least 15 hours of educational activity per week.
- have evidence of successful completion of study at a minimum of Level 6 within the previous five years.
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Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
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