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:
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 »
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
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
Timetables for units that are currently running can be found at the bottom of this page. Go to current timetables »
Online introductory session:
Wednesday
29th September
Delivery:
1:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: online
| 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 |
Online introductory session:
Monday
10th January
Delivery:
1:00pm - 02:00pm
Venue: online
| 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 |
Online introductory session:
Wednesday
27th April
Delivery:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: online
| 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 |
Taught sessions began: Wednesday 28th April 2021, 10:00am
| 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 |
Please contact the UTA CPD team if you have any queries.