Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - International

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education equips educators with contemporary knowledge and skills to enhance student learning in the higher education sector. It focuses on practical approaches to teaching, assessment, and supportive learning environments, while aligning with Charles Sturt University's values and frameworks. The program offers flexibility through online study and prepares participants for promotion through the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK Professional Standards Framework.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education provides contemporary knowledge and skills to teach and support student learning in the higher education sector. It is offered to staff of Charles Sturt University, including associates in the School of Policing Studies teaching Charles Sturt subjects.

Objectives:

• Enhance your knowledge of theory, practice, and skills in learning and teaching in higher education.
• Develop effective approaches to teaching and learning support that contribute to high-quality learning.
• Analyze and apply Charles Sturt University's values, policies, strategic initiatives, and frameworks to your own teaching practices.
• Prepare for promotion through the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK Professional Standards Framework and The Charles Sturt Academic evidence, a guide for promotion in the learning domain.

Program Description:

• Practical and relevant: Study effective approaches to teaching and learning support that contribute to high-quality learning, including quality learning design, teaching preparation and performance, assessment and feedback, and supportive learning environments.
• Charles Sturt focus: Address matters of particular relevance to learning and teaching at Charles Sturt University, including understanding and supporting the diverse student profile, online and flexible learning, and professional and practice-based education.
• Teaching recognition: Structured around the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK Professional Standards Framework and The Charles Sturt Academic evidence, a guide for promotion in the learning domain.
Successful completion of EEL516 for academic probation will lead to Associate Fellow of the HEA and a personal professional learning plan for promotion preparation. Completion of the whole Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education fulfills the requirements for HEA Fellowship.
• Study flexibility: Fully online with self-paced independent study and cohort-based participation.
Experience learning in the Charles Sturt online environment as a student, use various online resources and educational technologies, and observe current educational practices and technologies demonstrated by experienced practitioners.

Assessment:

• Learning and assessment tasks are authentic, and you will apply your learning to enhance your own teaching practices.

Teaching:

• Experienced practitioners demonstrate current educational practices and technologies.
• Optional intensive school on campus.

Careers:

• Enhance your career and gain a widely recognized qualification.
• Obtain a scholarly language and knowledge for applying for teaching awards and promotion.