Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education)

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with contemporary learning and teaching practices to complement the industry and/or research expertise they bring to the higher education setting. The intended learning outcomes of the GCETE are framed within the seven criteria of the Australian University Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework. The course content provides a foundation on which to develop quality pedagogies, in a range of tertiary teaching environments, supported by evidence, research and scholarly practice. Learning activities and assessments support the creation of contemporary and relevant learning and teaching practices for use in your current and future courses. Examples include: course design, assessment, online and blended learning, student engagement, learning partnerships, academic pathways, and the scholarship of learning and teaching. Participants will be encouraged and supported to relate their learning directly to their workplace and areas of speciality

Subjects

  • Tertiary Teaching and Learning
  • Professional Practice in Tertiary Teaching
  • Contemporary Issues in Tertiary Teaching
  • Tertiary Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner

Standard entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12) N/A Entry requirements (non year 12) To be eligible to enrol in this course, you must have completed a Bachelor's degree or possess equivalent tertiary teaching experience. It is preferable (but not essential) to be working in an academic teaching role, or professional staff working directly within a tertiary learning and teaching capacity (for example, librarians, learning designers, learning skills advisers). Students must be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place.

Recognition

The tertiary sector of education is increasingly recognising the need for assuring the quality of its teaching. This course is recognised as a tertiary/higher education teaching qualification and highly desirable if currently working, or looking to work in the higher education sector.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
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  • Full-time : 6 months

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