FLEX 15
This unit provides participants with a flexible, practice-based approach to practice enhancement. Participants select to engage with professional development activities integral to their practice. Whilst these individual activities are to be assessed holistically through one mode of summative assessment, it is important that the activities are understood and reflected upon to ensure successful synthesis and incorporation into practice as they are experienced. The summative assessment consists of a reflective narrative that evidences engagement and impact of specific professional development activities on practice.
On successful completion of this unit participants will be able to:
- Critically reflect on their participation in practice-based professional development activities;
- Use appropriate literature to inform their professional development activities and practice;
- Create an informed action plan that evidences the rationale of intended changes to their own practice and/or workplace improvement activities.
Professional development activities are selected by the individual and fully tailored to the individual, their needs, priorities and aspirations that will enable them to grow further as a teacher in HE. FLEX activities are agreed with the unit leader.
Open courses such as #creativeHE and Flexible, Open and Social Learning can be used as part of FLEX. More information about FLEX activity opportunities »
The assessment in the FLEX unit is portfolio-based and will capture critical reflection on professional development activities and impact on practice. A digital portfolio will be used to encourage creative expression in a variety of media while also providing extended opportunities to share the portfolio with others, including the unit leader, to seek formative feedback on work-in-progress and engage in developmental conversations. Word count: 1500 words or equivalent.
For more information please study the unit handbook, access the FLEX website and also contact the Unit Leader Chrissi Nerantzi if you have further questions (email: c.nerantzi@mmu.ac.uk Twitter: @chrissinerantzi)
As well as registering below, in some circumstances you may need to complete an application form to study this unit. Please check on the application form page »
In brief
- Develop as a reflective practitioner
- Establish practices that lead to ongoing enhancement of learning
- The unit is practice-based, flexible, fully tailored to professional needs and aspirations
- A very broad range of activities can be included
Mode of study: online
Number of sessions: one introductory session
Type of session: one face to face session with one to one tutorial support as required
Assessment type and size:
1500 word portfolio (or equivalent)
Prior knowledge/experience required: Teaching or student support experience.
When will it run: year round
Unit leader/contact: Chrissi Nerantzi
Delivery Dates and Registration
Please note: Units are delivered online. Processing time required for applications and preparation time for participants means that the last registration date cannot be extended
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FLEX 15
Taught sessions on Wednesday 1-2pm
Date Activity Location 29 Sept 2021 Session 1 online 13 Oct Session 2 online 27 Oct Session 3 online 24 Nov Session 4 online 10 Jan 2022 Final Submission Deadline Moodle - Click here to see full timetable
FLEX 15
Taught sessions on Monday 1-2pm
Date Activity Location 10 Jan 2022 Session 1 online 24 Jan Session 2 online 7 Feb Session 3 online 14 Mar Session 4 online 25 April 2022 Final Submission Deadline Moodle - Click here to see full timetable
FLEX 15
Taught sessions on Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
Date Activity Location 27 April 2022 Session 1 online 11 May Session 2 online 25 May Session 3 online 29 June Session 4 online 12 Sept 2022 Final Submission Deadline Moodle - Click here to see full timetable
FLEX 30
Introductory session/drop in sessions Wednesdays
Date Activity Location 28 April 2021 10-11am Introductory Session online 5 May 11am-12 noon Drop in online 26 May 11am-12 noon Drop in online 30 June 11am-12 noon Drop in online 13th Sept 2021 Assignment Submission Moodle
Timetables for units that are currently running can be found at the bottom of this page. Go to current timetables »
Autumn 2021
Online introductory session:
Wednesday
29th September
Delivery:
1:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: online
Spring 2022
Online introductory session:
Monday
10th January
Delivery:
1:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: online
Summer 2022
Online introductory session:
Wednesday
27th April
Delivery:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: online
Timetables for currently running units:
Taught sessions began: Wednesday 28th April 2021, 10:00am
Please contact the UTA CPD team if you have any queries.