Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (EDN4504F)
Transforming pedagogies to enhance mindfulness, critical reflection and responsible action as teachers in the university classroom.
Course Overview
LTHE is a compulsory and core course in the HES PGDip/ Master’s offering.
As an induction course into higher education studies (HES), the LTHE supports the development of self-reflective and critical knowledge generation through a strong socio-cultural theory and learning component embedded in critically reflective practice.
It is complemented by a pedagogical approach commensurate with the need for epistemological access and success, linked to the context of transformation and decolonisation. Epistemologically, the theoretical spine engages with sociological theory to induct university teachers into their roles as critical agents of change in their classrooms and other pedagogical spaces.
The LTHE has a strong focus on participatory learning and action through a diverse range of disciplinary experts who share diverse insights, perspectives and experiences. Pedagogically, the LTHE places strong emphasis on the Critically Reflective Practitioner Model of professional/academic development. It is designed to enable lecturers to explore their own contexts of teaching practice by engaging in critical reflexivity.
Session Details
The LTHE runs in the first semester in 2025 (12-14 weeks) every Tuesday from 16h00- 18h30 in hyflex mode. There are 5 assignments, including 1 x oral presentation.
Convener
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Associate Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak Email address: kasturi.behari-leak@uct.ac.za |