Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education)

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) equips professionals in higher education with innovative curriculum design and delivery techniques, including digital technologies and blended learning. Through core units in learning foundations, environment design, assessment, and a project, participants develop skills in teaching, learning design, and evaluation. The program is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals using a variety of engaging teaching methods. Graduates are qualified for roles in higher education, such as academic staff, learning designers, and educational developers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) is designed for participants working in an academic or academic support role in higher education. Participants will learn creative approaches to curriculum design and delivery including digital technologies and any combination of on-campus, blended, and fully online modes. Please note this course does not lead to teacher registration.

Outline:

Core Units:

• Foundations of Learning and Teaching (12.5 credit points)
• Designing and Facilitating Learning Environments (12.5 credit points)
• Assessing and Evaluating Learning and Teaching (12.5 credit points)
• Learning and Teaching Project (12.5 credit points)

Assessment:

Grading is based on the assessment methods for each unit. These methods include:

• Online quizzes, which are graded on accuracy and depth of response.
• Discussion boards, which require students to actively engage in online discussions with their peers and to demonstrate their understanding of the course material and their ability to apply it to real-world situations.
• Essays, which allow students to demonstrate their research and critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Presentations, which enable students to demonstrate their ability to communicate their ideas effectively to an audience.
• Research papers, which encourage students to conduct original research and to present their findings in a structured and logical manner.

Teaching:

The program is delivered by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning. They use a variety of teaching methods to ensure that students are engaged and learning, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online discussions
• Presentations
• Group projects

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) are qualified to work in a variety of roles in higher education, including:

• Academic staff
• Teaching assistants
• Learning designers
• Educational developers
• Higher education administrators