Learning and Teaching for Practice
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: Kath Warren
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
- Accreditation/qualification: Aligned to PSRB Programmes: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice MSc Advanced Practice, MSC Advanced Clinical Practice Radiotherapy and Oncology, MSc Advanced Practice Non Surgical Oncology, MSc Medical Ultrasound Practice
Introduction
This distance learning module is designed to develop the students knowledge, skills and experiences of learning and teaching, by critically exploring and applying practical teaching techniques to support training and education within the professional workplace.
This covers learning theories, learning styles, inclusivity in the classroom, lesson planning and introduces the student to assessment and feedback.
Who is this course/module for?
The module welcomes applications from
- Health and Social Care Professionals with an interest in learning and teaching, who wish to develop their skills and expertise in education.
- Practitioners from wide ranging clinical, educational and academic workplace settings
- Early career educators as well as those experienced within education to create a strong multi-professional peer learning environment.
What you’ll learn
Through this module, you will critically explore teaching, learning and education through both a theoretical and practical lens to enhance your teaching practice so that the probability of learning within your educational practice increases. Irrespective of your educational experience, the module will enable you to explore and develop, whilst learning with and from other health professionals.
Key learning points:
- Educational learning theories
- Learner engagement through inclusivity, assessment and feedback
Skills you’ll gain
- Critical exploration and application of teaching and learning theory
- Enhanced teaching skills through developing an adaptive learning skill set
- Lesson planning
- Critical exploration of techniques for assessment and feedback
- Shared learning within a strong community of peers
- Reflective practice skills
How you’ll learn
This is a distance learning module so you can access this by joining the live webinar, or by watching the recording at a convenient time to you. There are seven online webinars covering the following topics:
- Induction to module
- Learning theories
- Critical thinking
- Planning for Learning
- Assessment and Feedback
- The learning environment
- Assessment Support
You are advised to utilise the resources within module’s published reading list, Library Gateway, and within the Library.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant professional qualification
- Relevant clinical, educational or academic workplace and organisational support
- Normally, applicants will hold a first degree / professional qualification which is recognised in the UK in a related health care subject.
- International students require reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores.
The above must be evidenced in your applicant’s application form.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Distance learning (fully online, independent study). Delivered entirely online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with no live sessions. Students study independently using guided materials and activities, with online academic support available to help them stay on track.
View our statement on notional study hours »
Provisional timetable
Tutorials will be held on Wednesdays on the following dates:
- 20 January 2027
- 27 January 2027
- 03 February 2027
- 10 February 2027
- 24 February 2027
- 10 March 2027
- 24 March 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Kath Warren - kathryn.warren@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: