Short Programmes
Accredited short programmes/Awards are offered part-time and consist of several
modules with their own respective assessment. These programmes give opportunity
for persons working within the education sector to further their knowledge and
practices to enhance the learning experience of students.
Short Programmes currently on offer are:
Mode
of Delivery
These short programmes are delivered through a
blended learning approach, with an approximate amount of 75% online and 25%
face-to-face. The online approach may be either synchronous or asynchronous
sessions. Information related to the structure and delivery of each
module may be accessed through the IfE portal. For further details, kindly
refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures. The language of instruction and assessment is English with the exception of Maltese used in modules specific to the Maltese language or as otherwise prescribed.
Lectures are
held either online or at the Institute for Education and/or workshops/sports
grounds of licensed compulsory education schools or premises. The teaching
practice module will be delivered at licensed, compulsory education schools.
Assessment
Methods
Short Programmes adopt a variety of formative, continuous and summative
methods of assessment across their modules. These include assignments, online
tasks, portfolios, reflective journals, projects, presentations and practicums.
For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.
Grading System
Assignment Grading System
Certification
Upon
successful completion of these courses, course participants will be conferred
an accredited certification.
Further
Learning Opportunities and Career Progression
Upon successful completion of a programme, course
participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior
Learning for accredited programme, if applicable.
Target Audience
Educators and anyone holding the eligibility criteria as indicated in the various courses
Ages 18+
Applications
Applications for the Short Programmes open
periodically throughout the year with individual closing dates indicated on the
Institute for Education’s online portal: https://ife.portal.gov.mt/programme/apply
For any
queries related to the Admissions process kindly contact ife.admissions@ilearn.edu.mt