Academic Staff CPD

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching, Learning & Assessment (Sligo)

Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Galway-Mayo)

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Galway-Mayo)

Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning (Galway-Mayo)

Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning (Donegal)

Postgraduate Certificate in UDL (Sligo)

Masters of Arts in UDL (Sligo)

ATU Sligo offers LinkedIn Learning to all staff and students. To access, you need to activate your account. Then, you can choose from over 14,000 courses for training and development. This resource is valuable for both your learning and for sharing knowledge with others. 

AHEAD and UCD Access & Lifelong Learning will offer the Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching and Learning online. This course, by the National Forum, introduces the Universal Design for Learning Framework. It also lets participants apply UDL methods in their teaching. Many Irish higher education professionals, including hundreds from ATU, have joined in previous years. We’ll roll out sessions throughout the academic year. Stay tuned for updates and be part of the growing Irish UDL community. 

Past participants shared their thoughts: 

“The process was very helpful. I feel all lecturers should avail of this and change all their modules over [using] UDL principles. It benefits not only the students but the lecturers too.”   

“Great experience and chance to discuss ideas with colleagues…[it] has made me reflect on not only the delivery but the whole student experience.”   

“Students engaged more: they expressed themselves without fear and without a feeling that they could give the wrong answer. They felt included and, most importantly, they felt equal.”   

For questions contact: Maureen.haran@atu.ie. 

This course aims to provide a consistent and unified approach to academic integrity – ensuring clarity and confidence among staff and students.   

In this course, we define academic integrity as ‘acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research.’ (Universities Australia, 2017).   

An open badge is awarded upon completion of this course.   

The course runs for 10 weeks, from 6pm to 8pm. Each week offers a live, 2-hour session with in-class drawings. Before each class, participants receive an E-tivity to complete. In class, they learn a new skill and practice it. 

Topics Covered   

The course covers drawing basic shapes, people, environments, and objects. It also includes creating poster templates, customer and learning journeys, visual CVs, and Business Snapshots. Other topics are mind mapping, visual agenda, content structuring, storytelling, and metaphors. Live drawing is also taught.   

Motivation for doing the Course   

Participants want to support online teaching, engage students with course content, present material in new ways, simplify complex topics, enhance remote communication, and cater to visual learners. 

Contact patricia.henry@atu.ie for more information 

This course is for research supervisors and postgraduate researchers in clinical health. It’s online and self-paced, so you can fit it around your schedule.

About this Course:  

You can work through the units at your own speed. Choose the unit order that suits you. An open forum will be available for questions. Receive digital badges for each unit and a final course completion badge. There’s no time limit. Expect about one week per unit, totaling around 10 weeks.

Course Facilitator: 

Dr. Peter Lynch earned a BSc in Health Science and an MSc in Physiotherapy. He’s part of the Neuroplasticity Research Group and has two published papers, with another under review.

For questions, contact patricia.henry@atu.ie.

Open Courses

Assessing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in ATU: RPL values prior learning. It’s a way for the institution to identify, assess, and accept past learning. This is crucial for its programs on the National Framework of Qualifications. It allows individuals to build on their past learning and be recognized for it.

ATU Free Courses offers free online study and prep courses.

CPD Teaching & Learning Online Courses these courses are for ATU staff and guests from other institutions. They aim to enhance teaching, support, and program design

ATU ENGAGE supports educators in achieving Advance HE Fellowship, a global recognition of teaching excellence. It helps staff develop professionally by reflecting on their effectiveness using the Professional Standards Framework. 

Staff at different levels should aim for: 

• Associate Fellowship (new staff or part-time teachers) Fellowship (experienced staff) Senior Fellowship (those guiding colleagues) Principal Fellowship (leaders influencing teaching and learning)  

• ATU ENGAGE develops teaching and learning practices, guiding teachers to support students better. It encourages collaborative discussions to improve teaching. 

• The program will increase the number of Advance HE Fellows, showing the university’s dedication to quality teaching and learning. 

Benefits of ATU ENGAGE and Advance HE Fellowship include:

• Commitment to learning, teaching, and student experience, personal development and professional practice with International recognition  

To apply for a Fellowship: 

Contact Dr. John O’Callaghan for guidance. Register on ENGAGE by completing the Scheme Registration Form and attend a briefing on your chosen Fellowship. Show the Scheme Panel you meet the criteria with ENGAGE support.  

Regular support sessions and mentoring are available on the ENGAGE Sharepoint page