Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (697AA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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 should be able to:

• Critically analyse theories and principles and apply them appropriately to a range of contexts;
• Discuss and evaluate some of the key research relating to teaching and learning in higher education and the major debates in the area;
• Identify the resources available to support teaching in higher education;
• Evaluate and adapt teaching approaches to suit various learning environments;
• Apply knowledge of teaching and learning theories to design curriculum and learning activities;
• Evaluate and use educational technologies to facilitate learning in large and small classes;
• Critically reflect on the place of assessment in higher education, and the strengths and limitations of various assessment designs to enhance learning;
• Experiment and evaluate innovative teaching approaches and procedures;
• Critically reflect on how educational technologies can be used to enhance and enrich student learning;
• Critically reflect on their own teaching practice and use this reflection as a means of continuous improvement.

Generic skills

Graduate attributes

Graduates should be able to:

• Analyse contemporary issues influencing higher education and evaluate how they could affect teaching, learning and the student experience (academic distinction);
• Critically examine the role of higher education curriculum in shaping graduates' capabilities to address local, national, and global issues (global citizenship);
• Promote and foster diversity and inclusion in higher education teaching and learning (global citizenship; integrity and self-awareness); and
• Apply creativity and ethical judgement in responding to emerging challenges in higher education (integrity and self-awareness).