Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices
University of Wollongong
About
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices provides preliminary teaching qualifications for educators who are currently teaching in, or wish to teach in, the adult, vocational and higher education sectors.This course provides tertiary educators with skills in curriculum design and evaluation, catering for diverse learners, as well as skills to reflect on and appraise adult learning and teaching principles within a range of contexts.
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices requires the successful completion of 24 credit points in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH852 | Learning about Learning in Adult Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH856 | Innovation for Practitioners in Adult, Vocational & Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
Plus one subject selected from the Information and Communication in Education and Training list below. EDGI900 and EDGI904 are recommended foundation subjects.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGI902 | Designing Digital Learning Environments | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Digital Learning | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
Plus one of the following subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of adult learning principles, global issues within adult, vocational and higher education sectors and the basic principles of curriculum design and evaluation. 2 Demonstrate specialised cognitive, technical and communication skills to: a) Employ the principles of adult learning and teaching; b) Reflect upon and evaluate pedagogical approaches within a global and local context; c) Analyse the learning needs of student cohorts; d. Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for adult learners in either the adult, vocational or higher education sectors. 3 Demonstrate capacity to apply sound adult education pedagogy to support adult learners.
Institution
