305899 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

GradCertTeach(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043325A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course aims to provide participants with the means to improve their teaching skills and other competencies associated with the establishment and management of quality learning environments for tertiary students in face-to-face and online learning environments. It will assist to better prepare, deliver and assess teaching and by doing so, improve the overall quality of teaching and learning. The course combines both theoretical and pedagogical aspects and has a focus on application of knowledge to specific teaching-learning situations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree in a relevant discipline or professional experience in a tertiary teaching role or professional experience in the facilitation of the learning of others: for example nurse educators, training and development consultants, defence force instructors.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Units are offered through a variety of flexible and open learning modes.

Course Organisation

Participants should complete the three units Adult Learning and Assessment 521, Teaching in a Tertiary Setting 525 and Course Design, Delivery and Evaluation 522, prior to undertaking the final unit Improving Practice through Action Learning and Research525.

Professional Recognition

The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching is considered an advanced preparation for teaching in a tertiary setting and, as such, is seen as advantageous by university employers. Articulation with other award programs is decided on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11720	v.3		Course Design, Delivery and Evaluation 530	10.0	25.0
11725	v.4		Adult Learning and Assessment 521	10.0	25.0
11729	v.4		Improving Practice Through Action Learning and Research 545	10.0	25.0
310026	v.2		Teaching in a Tertiary Setting 525	10.0	25.0
					100.0