Scholarship of Learning & Teaching

Describe  any  innovative  teaching  and  learning  approaches  you  have  implemented.  Provide  evidence of  the  effectiveness  of  these  approaches  and  their  impact  on  student  learning  and  engagement.  To effectively  present  the  section  on  integrating  UWC  policies  and  your  selected  educational  theorists into your teaching practice, you can structure the content as follows: 

Introduction to Policy Frameworks 

o  Overview  of  Policies  and  Guidelines:  Introduce  the  UWC  Flexible  Learning  and  Teaching Provisioning Policy (Sept 2021) and its integration with other UWC policies and frameworks. 

o  Teaching and Learning Policy (2006) 

o  Strategic Plan for Teaching and Learning (2009) 

o  Charter for Graduate Attributes (2023) 

o  Framework for Student Retention and Success (2019) 

o  Curriculum Transformation and Renewal Framework (2021) 

o  Assessment Policy (2021) 

o  Purpose  of  Integration:  Explain  why  these  policies  and  frameworks  are  used  as  benchmarks for your innovative teaching approaches.

Technology-Enhanced Blended Learning 

o  Support  from  Flexible  Learning  Policy:  Discuss  how  the  Flexible  Learning  and  Teaching Provisioning Policy supports the development of technology-enhanced blended learning. 

o  Role  of  iKamva  Platform:  Highlight  the  iKamva  platform  as  a  critical  tool  for  blended learning.  Explain  how  you  use  iKamva’s  features,  such  as  'activity  statistics,'  to  monitor student progress. 

o  Example:  Include  a  screenshot  of  a  module  site  on  iKamva  to  illustrate  its  functionality  and design. 

Innovative Learning and Teaching Approaches 

o  Integration  of  Educational  Theorists:  Describe  how  you  integrate  the  principles  of  Mezirow, Freire, and Bloom into your teaching practices. 

o  Project-Based  Learning  and  Flipped  Classrooms:  Explain  how  these  student-centered strategies are implemented in your teaching. 

o  Mezirow’s  Transformative  Learning:  Detail  how  your  classroom  is  designed  as  a space  for  critical  reflection  and  dialogue,  with  project-based  learning  scenarios  that challenge students' assumptions. 

▪ Example:  Mention  the  use  of  "The  Ultimate  Cheatsheet  for  Critical  Thinking" by globaldigitalcitizen.org as a tool to introduce critical thinking. 

o  Freire’s  Pedagogy  of  Liberation:  Describe  how  Freirean  principles  are  applied through  engaging  discussions,  collaborative  activities,  and  case  studies,  fostering  a sense of agency in students. 

o  Bloom’s  Taxonomy:  Explain  how  Bloom’s  "Apply"  level  is  reflected  in  your  teaching, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical concepts. 

▪ Example:  Discuss  how  the  flipped  classroom  model  allows  students  to  apply knowledge to real-world issues. 

Integration of Theoretical and Practical Approaches 

o  Cohesive  Educational  Strategy:  Summarize  how  your  teaching  strategy  combines  Mezirow’s transformative learning, Freire’s pedagogy of liberation, and Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy. 

o  Impact  on  Learning:  Reflect  on  how  these  integrated  approaches  contribute  to  a  dynamic and impactful educational experience. 

Supporting Documentation 

o  Examples  of  Online  Resources:  Upload  examples  of  your  personal  website  and/or  iKamva learning  sites/projects  that  demonstrate  your  innovative  use  of  technology  and  integration of educational theories. 

o  Screenshots  and  Samples:  Provide  screenshots  or  samples  of  relevant  projects,  module  sites, or other online resources. 

Summary and Reflection 

o Overall  Approach:  Summarize  how  the  integration  of  UWC  policies  and  educational  theories into your teaching practice enhances the learning experience. 

o  Impact  on  Students:  Reflect  on  how  this  approach  supports  student  engagement,  critical thinking, and real-world application of knowledge.