Category Archives: Professional Development

Turn your PGCE or PGCert into an MA in Creative Education

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

The world needs you. The system we live in is in desperate need of new ideas. Education should be a way for people to drive positive changes by finding new and creative ways to make a difference. But all too … Continue reading →

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Happy New CEN!

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

A very Happy New Year to you all! New Year is a great time for new beginnings, and so it is with great pleasure that I’m able to announce the official launch of the Creative Education Network (CEN). What is … Continue reading →

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Why do a PGCert or MA in Creative Education?

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

            Whether you are preparing for your first ever class, or want to become a first class educator, UCA’s PGCert and MA in Creative Education will enhance your confidence and creativity in the classroom. The … Continue reading →

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Professional recognition success

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

We’re very pleased to be able to congratulate the following UCA staff who achieved professional recognition from the HIgher Education Academy over the summer. Thirty-nine staff were successful in their applicaitons for Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow: Associate Fellow … Continue reading →

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HEA successes for UCA staff

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

  As some of you may be aware, UCA has its own HEA-accredited Professional Recognition scheme.  This enables UCA staff to achieve professional recognition either through an academic route of study via the PGCert or MA Creative Arts Education courses, … Continue reading →

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Some UCA experiences of HEA recognition

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

 I was surprised at how much achievement I felt on gaining my qualification! It was a challenging journey which opened my eyes to a more reflective practice and allowed me to meet staff from different campuses and roles. I gained … Continue reading →

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What are the Creative Arts Education courses?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

UCA offers a suite of Creative Arts Education courses, but who are they for? And what do they cover? In this short webinar, CAE Course Leader Dr. Gill Nah explains the purpose and scope of the courses. watch the recording

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