Higher Education Teaching and Learning Certificate Program (HETLCP)

The Higher Education Teaching and Learning Certificate Program (HETLCP) is designed to expose faculty members to various aspects, strategies, and newer modes of teaching and learning. The program aims to increase awareness of the complexities of "teaching effectiveness" and articulating and achieving "Learning Objectives." It also seeks to explore and advance an informed and critical understanding of different scholarly approaches to learning, teaching, and assessment practices.

Program Goals

The ultimate goal of the program is to provide faculty members with an environment in which to advance innovative and creative approaches to academic practice and to encourage focused and critical reflection on teaching. This is achieved by developing the participants' ability to evaluate their academic practice critically.

Topics Covered

Topics covered in the program include:

• Curriculum design
• Assessment
• Reflective teaching
• Conducting action research
• Peer review of teaching Among other topics, there will be no fee required to take part in the program from the participants. It will be considered within their annual performance evaluation.

The Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Participants will be expected to be able to:

• Describe and discuss different theoretical perspectives on, and approaches to, student learning within specific educational contexts
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the design, implementation, and assessment of constructively aligned curricula appropriate for the subject and the level of study
• Recognize the diverse learning needs of students and formulate relevant and inclusive learning support and guidance strategies
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the complex and changing HE environment and the implications for professional academic practice
• Recognize the key features of quality assurance, enhancement, and evaluation within the context of PSU and the wider HE arena
• Integrate scholarly activity, educational research, and/or practice-based learning to enhance teaching and the student learning experience

Cognitive Skills

Participants will be expected to be able to:

• Make appropriate decisions in planning and teaching situations which will enhance student learning and promote ethical and inclusive professional practice
• Abstract and synthesize information from a wide range of inputs, and use this to inform professional practice
• Analyze, critique, and evaluate their own practice in order to solve identified problems as an integral feature of continuous quality improvement
• Integrate pedagogic research and scholarly activity into own professional practice

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

Participants will be expected to be able to:

• Act autonomously in the role and responsibilities of a Higher Education professional practitioner within the wider social context
• Adjust their teaching approach to respond to individual and diverse student needs to enhance student learning and promote professional practice
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues and learners
• Show how they engage in continuing professional development in subjects/disciplines and their pedagogy, incorporating research, scholarship, and the evaluation of professional practices in line with the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

Participants will be expected to be able to:

• Communicate ideas and expertise in a range of formats appropriate to different target audiences
• Illustrate group-working, problem-solving, and time management skills and the ability to reflect on own and others' practice
• Actively seek feedback and a constructive appraisal from peers and provide supportive feedback to colleagues within and beyond their discipline area with a view to enhancing subsequent practice
• Produce a comprehensive and structured portfolio of evidence with reference to the UKPSF
• Demonstrate appropriate use of technology to enhance innovative teaching and support of learning

Fellows

The majority of graduates have gone on to become fellows, senior fellows, or principal fellows of the Higher Education Academy located in London, UK. Prince Sultan University was the first in the region to have both Principal and Senior fellows along with the largest number of fellows.

Prince Sultan University

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Overview:

Prince Sultan University (PSU) is a private, non-profit university located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on providing a comprehensive educational experience.

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Services Offered:

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

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Key Reasons to Study There:

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Academic Programs:

PSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including:

College of Law:

Offers programs in law.

College of Humanities and Sciences:

Offers programs in humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

College of Engineering:

Offers programs in various engineering fields.

College of Business Administration:

Offers programs in business administration and related fields.

College of Computer & Information Sciences:

Offers programs in computer science and information technology.

College of Architecture and Design:

Offers programs in architecture and design.

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Other:

PSU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (AACSB) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The university also has a strong focus on research and innovation, with a dedicated Research & Initiatives Center.