Learning and Teaching - Programs

Nested program with multiple exit points

Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education

Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education

Master of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

The nested program is for those interested in developing their learning and teaching practices to meet the demands of teaching adults in the 21st century higher education environment. It is underpinned by a growth model that understands that higher education teachers are learners and that growth requires a scholarly approach. The Program:

  • enhances your knowledge of the contemporary adult learner using authentic assessment
  • explores contemporary issues in learning and teaching
  • adopts a scholarly approach to improving your teaching practice
  • cultivates your research skills to systematically reflect and investigate how you teach and how to improve the outcomes of your students
  • enriches your career trajectory in a community of practice

Take control of your education with the flexibility of fully online programs that allow you to access learning, no matter where you are. All courses are delivered and facilitated asynchronously i.e. no mandatory classes.

Watch this short video to get some deeper insight into who teaches the program and why. Read Navigating your study to understand the underpinning philosophy of the program and what you need to get started.

Apply now: The following courses are available in 2024:

Semester 1

  • EDUC5011 Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (GCert Elective)
  • EDUC5115 Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education (GCert Core)
  • EDUC5117 Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation (GCert Core)
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life (GDip & Masters)
  • RSCH7002 Scholarly Reading and Writing (GDip & Masters)
  • MEDI15001 Scientific Literacy and Communication (GDip & Masters)

Semester 2

  • EDUC5116 Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning GCLT Core)
  • EDUC5009 Global Learning in Higher Education (GDip & Masters)
  • EDUC6059 Designing a Pedagogical Action Research Project(GDip & Masters)
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life (GDip & Masters)
  • RSCH7002 Scholarly Reading and Writing (GDip & Masters)

If you need further information, contact curriculum.quality@nd.edu.au

Testimonial

‘I recently completed this Program and it was an incredible two year journey. I was able to put into immediate practice, the knowledge I gained during the Program. The variety of learning tools used across the courses enriched my learning and empowered me in ways I could not have imagined. It has completely changed the approach I use in my education practice and importantly the many events I help coordinate within my role at the University. Meeting and interacting with fellow students has been inspirational. I could not recommend this Program more highly too anyone interested in learning and teaching in higher education.’

- Dr Niamh Keane (PhD), School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame (2020).