Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education

Learning and Teaching

Are you a passionate educator looking to enhance your teaching skills in higher education and adult learning? Facilitated by experienced academics from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Learning and Teaching Office, this nested suite of programs is for those interested in developing their learning and teaching practices to meet the demands of teaching adults in the 21st century. The program has been created so that you can complete and exit with the Graduate Certificate (four courses in total). Additionally, you can build on the Certificate to earn the Graduate Diploma (eight courses in total) or continue your studies at the Master’s level (by coursework). Extend your career today.

  • Why study this program?

    If your passion is teaching higher education and adult education, our Graduate Certificate for Learning and Teaching for Higher Education is the ideal qualification for you.

    The course can be completed in 0.5 years fully online to consider your current work commitments. The program provides rich opportunities to acquire new skills from a scholarly and evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in higher education. This includes the ability to critically evaluate contemporary theories and practices to inform innovative curriculum design and effective student learning, and learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching, learning and assessment practices.

    This program will introduce you to the process of researching your practice and wider learning and teaching phenomena. It is suitable for individuals considering a tertiary teaching career or those already teaching in higher education.

    The award articulates the Graduate Diploma and a Master in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education by coursework. Students can also complete a Graduate Diploma and a Master’s in Health Professional Education.

  • Program summary

    • Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
    • Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning
    • Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation
    • Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning OR Supervising Postgraduate Research

    Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

    More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  • Entry requirements

    Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

  • Learning outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education graduates will be able to:

    1. Critically evaluate contemporary theories and practices and current trends in learning and teaching in higher education to inform innovative and effective practices
    2. Critically evaluate the higher education literature to generate scholarly and evidence-based practice
    3. Create and evaluate curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies and assessment practices that are inclusive and promote student engagement with complex ideas in their discipline
    4. Apply digital practices designed to enhance self and student digital literacies and to promote student engagement and deep learning; and
    5. Collaborate with colleagues in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with the aim of continuous improvement of practice.
  • Career opportunities

    With the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education, you will be prepared to teach in higher education institutions such as TAFE or higher education academies.

  • Real-world experience

    You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

  • Fees and costs

    This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:


    FEE-HELP
    The FEE-HELP loan scheme assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.


    For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees Page.

  • More information

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    For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.

    Fremantle and Broome
    Phone: +61 8 9433 0533
    Email: future@nd.edu.au
    Sydney and Melbourne
    Phone: +61 2 8204 4404
    Email: sydney@nd.edu.au

    All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.


    For more information, please email studyonline@nd.edu.au.

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