FLEX 30: Using pedagogy, professional expertise and critical reflection to create a pathway to teaching

Part of the University Teaching Academy’s pathway to a Masters in Higher Education at Manchester Met, FLEX 30 is a 30-credit module which asks participants to create a 3,000 portfolio based around practical activities and reflective learning.

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FLEX 30 – Activity 1: Reflecting on the academic / practitioner dynamic in problem-based learning

In support of my first FLEX 30 activity, I observe and participate in a student seminar, using the opportunity to consider the dynamic between myself and my academic colleague – and looking at how I can learn from this as part of my own teaching journey.

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FLEX 30 Activity 2: Reflecting on the delivery of a workshop presentation

In support of my second FLEX 30 activity, I deliver a workshop presentation designed to give students an overview of basic marketing principles – and reflect on how I create and deliver this content in a classroom environment.

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