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University of the West of Scotland


Continuing Professional Development CPD

Chartered Teacher Core Modules

The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Studies (Chartered Teacher pathway)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Studies (Chartered Teacher pathway) is obtained by completing Module 1 - Reflective practice: Critical self-evaluation and development PLUS.

  • Effective Teaching for Effective Learning
  • Equality and Diversity in Education
  • Essential Personal Communication

If a participant has previously claimed some credit through a successful APL/APEL claim (directly related to the pursuit of the Chartered Teacher standards) they may also choose from these modules to build towards the full certificate level.

A more in depth description of these modules can be found on the following pages (click on the title of the module to access the relevant page)

Reflective Practice: Critical Self-evaluation and Development (Chartered Teacher Programme: Module 1, Self-Evaluation)

Effective Teaching for Effective Learning
(Chartered Teacher Programme: Module 2, Learning and Teaching)

Equality and Diversity in Education
(Chartered Teacher Programme: Module 3, Education for All)

Essential Personal Communication
(Chartered Teacher Programme: Module 4, Working Together)

What our students say

"The content of the module was extremely relevant and I have certainly experienced a feeling of genuine renewal of interest in my job"

"I really enjoyed the module. Thanks to all of you. This course has been the kick up the @*!* that I needed to revamp my attitude to teaching!"