The Educational Development Unit (EDU) is a core part of XJTLU’s Academy of Future Education. As a department driven by the notion that learning and learners matter, EDU is also the University’s primary networking platform.
EDU mainly supports research-based teaching for teachers throughout their careers with programmes and activities such as Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (PGCert), communities of practice, and continuing professional development.
CORE AIMS
Support teachers’ professional development;
Support academic departments by facilitating the enhancement of learning and teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogical research activities;
Encourage innovative pedagogical practice and confidence, and facilitate dissemination of good practice through various engagements and initiatives in learning and teaching;
Support educational leadership across the University and at transnational universities.
WHAT DOES EDU OFFER?
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (PGCert) and Higher Education Academy Fellowship
Postgraduate Research Skills Development Programme (PGRSDP)
Academic induction
Continuing professional development
Pedagogical support
Programme leadership
Curriculum design
Educational technology pedagogical development
Lifelong learning
Communities of practice
Peer observation training and support
Bespoke professional development workshops (departmental level)
Academic advisor training
Postgraduate Research skills development
Supervisor training and support
Teaching assistant training
Disciplinary expertise
Annual colloquium
Drafting University Policy related to staff professional development
Assessment support
Covid/crisis response
Recognition of Teaching through certificates and awards
Staff pastoral care
Networking
Academic quality assurance
Virtual learning environment (VLE) resources
Blended learning
Promote the idea of Students as partners in learning and teaching
Teaching Development Fund
Pedagogical research and publishing
UK PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FRAMEWORK
EDU uses the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Our PGCert programme is also accredited to award graduates with the Higher Education Academy Fellowship.
EDU LOVES LEARNING AND TEACHING
Confucius said: “Gaining knowledge silently, learning without tiring, and teaching without being wearied – which one of these things belongs to me?” (Original Chinese: 子曰：默而识之，学而不厌，诲人不倦，何有于我哉?)
The Educational Development Unit (EDU) is a core part of XJTLU’s Academy of Future Education. As a department driven by the notion that learning and learners matter, EDU is also the University’s primary networking platform.
EDU mainly supports research-based teaching for teachers throughout their careers with programmes and activities such as Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education (PGCert), communities of practice, and continuing professional development.
CORE AIMS
WHAT DOES EDU OFFER?
UK PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FRAMEWORK
EDU uses the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Our PGCert programme is also accredited to award graduates with the Higher Education Academy Fellowship.
EDU LOVES LEARNING AND TEACHING
Confucius said: “Gaining knowledge silently, learning without tiring, and teaching without being wearied – which one of these things belongs to me?” (Original Chinese: 子曰：默而识之，学而不厌，诲人不倦，何有于我哉?)