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Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (697AA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Contact
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future students:
Coordinator
Dr Chi Baik
Intended learning outcomes
The course combines research-based, theoretical seminars guided by experienced higher education researchers, with practical exercises involving peer review of teaching, and negotiated projects. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have developed:
- a critical understanding of the principles of effective teaching for learning in higher education;
- knowledge of some of the key research relating to teaching and learning at this level, and the major debates in the area;
- familiarity with the resources available to support teaching in higher education;
- a student-centred perspective on the nature of teaching and learning;
- an understanding of learning environments at the University of Melbourne, and of teaching approaches appropriate to those environments;
- skills in large and small group teaching, and in the use of e-learning processes and practices;
- an understanding of the place of assessment in higher education, and skills in using assessment design to enhance learning;
- curriculum design skills;
- awareness of innovative teaching procedures and confidence in experimenting with new approaches;
- an understanding of how information and communication technologies can be used to enhance and enrich student learning, and skills in designing programs which incorporate these technologies;
- skills of effective communication, both oral and written, with students of different backgrounds and needs;
- a readiness to reflect on their own teaching practice and to use this reflection as a means of continuous improvement;
- insight into the role of curricula in the development of students' English language skills.
Generic skills
On completing this course, participants should be able to:
- critically analyse teaching and learning theories and principles and apply them appropriately to a range of contexts;
- prepare written briefing papers for effective communication with colleagues;
- present material in a clear, organised, stimulating and engaging way;
- reflect upon and analyse the effectiveness of their activities; and
- work constructively with colleagues to evaluate and support one another's work.
Last updated: 18 December 2020