1. University Teaching: Core Skills
An introduction

2. Watch our introductory video to find out more
About Epigeum
Developed through a unique process of global collaboration between world-class subject experts, partner institutions, and in-house specialists, Epigeum’s interactive, online courses make consistent, cost-effective training achievable for all.
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Watch our introductory video to find out more

3. Introducing: University Teaching: Core Skills
Supporting reflective, self-paced learning, this flexible and interactive ‘teaching toolkit’ builds understanding of current scholarship, best practices, and professional values.
Developed under the guidance of a panel of international experts and institutions, the toolkit addresses growing trends and innovations in higher education teaching – ensuring that new, early career, or part-time teaching and learning support staff have access to comprehensive, practical training.
Advance HE is providing guidance on the development of the programme to ensure best practices and accurate alignment with the Professional Standards Framework, leading to approval through HEA review and approval processes.
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4. Programme Structure: University Teaching: Core Skills
2 versions available:
universal version
version mapped to the PSF
6 strands, of 3-5 modules each
Core content: 12 hours
Additional content: TBC
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5. Structure: University Teaching: Core Skills
Strand
Modules within Strand
Introduction: Your role in university teaching and learning
Thinking about teaching
The higher education context
Your training needs
Planning and preparing learning activities
Introduction to key principles
Planning and contextualising
Approaches to active learning
Active learning for online or blended delivery
Developing learning resources
Teaching and supporting learning
Engaging and motivating learners
Group work that works
Laboratory and practical settings
Environments outside of the university
Assessment and feedback
Assessment for learning
Feedback
Marking and grading
Addressing barriers to student success
Including all students
Supporting students’ wellbeing
Looking after yourself and looking out for others
Reviewing your teaching
Evaluating your teaching
Rethinking and redesigning
Milestones and pathways for professional development
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6. Lead Advisor: Professor David Boud
Professor and Foundation Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University; Emeritus Professor, the University of Technology, Sydney.
Lead Advisor: Dr Rosalind Duhs
Principal Teaching Fellow and Associate Director, Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching, University College London; Founding Director, UCL Arena; HEA Accreditor
Lead Advisor: Professor Kevin Ashford-Rowe
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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Learning), Queensland University of Technology; President of the Council of Australian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT)

7. Authors: University Teaching: Core Skills
Emeritus Professor Lorraine Stefani (University of Auckland)
Dr Duncan Nulty (Australian Catholic University)
Dr Katja Strohfeld (University of Reading)
Dr Amani Bell (University of Sydney)
Professor Margaret Price (Oxford Brookes University)
Dr Panos Vlachopoulos (Macquarie University)
Anthony Payne (University of Bath)
Dr Sam Nolan (University of Durham)
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8. Development Group Members: University Teaching: Core Skills
Charles Sturt University
Durham University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Massey University
North-West University
University College London
University of Adelaide
University of East Anglia
University of New England
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9. Audience: University Teaching: Core Skills
New, early career, or less experienced higher education staff with teaching or learning support responsibilities, including:
Full-time and part-time academic and non-academic staff
Visiting faculty, including experts from industry
Graduate teaching assistants and PhD students
Lab demonstrators
Seminar leaders
Administrative and learning support staff
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10. Watch our introductory video to find out more about the programme
About University Teaching: Core Skills
This interactive, online “teaching toolkit” delivers flexible, self-paced, and practical training in the fundamentals of higher education teaching – with optional mapping to the PSF, D1.
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Watch our introductory video to find out more about the programme

11. Key benefits: University Teaching: Core Skills
Demonstrate commitment to enhancing teaching quality in online, blended, and face-to-face environments via a rich and engaging online programme with a focus on self-evaluation and reflection
Provide practical guidance on designing and implementing appropriate teaching and assessment methods, embracing new technologies and innovations, and navigating non-academic responsibilities
Explore growing trends such as working with students as partners, student wellbeing, designing employability into teaching, and online and blended learning, through diverse examples of best practice, case studies and interactive activities
Support applications for Associate Fellowship with Advance HE via a diagnostic tool and modules that are clearly linked to the PSF, and downloadable learner portfolio activities
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12. University Teaching: Core Skills Module 1
Clear links to the PSF support learners applying to become an Associate Fellow with Advance HE

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Opportunities for structured, meaningful reflection reinforce and evidence progress

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Authentic and relatable peer testimonials bring theory to life

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Downloadable Portfolio Activities extend learning and can be submitted as evidence to Advance HE

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Interactive activities test and solidify understanding

17. Implementation support
Choose to embed the programme in your VLE or provide access through our dedicated online platform
Utilise administrator reporting functions to explore how your staff and students are responding to the course
Drive student and staff engagement via a suite of print and digital promotional resources, included in your ‘Asset Pack’
Request technical support via our dedicated web form:
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