Faculty of Education and Arts
Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Tertiary Teaching
| Program Code | 11556 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Level | Postgraduate |
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| UAC Code | UAC Website |
| Contributing Schools and Faculties | Faculty of Education and Arts |
| Program Award Rules and Schedules | |
| Mode of delivery | Blended (a mix of face to face and online) |
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Back to topDescription (click to hide)
THERE IS NO NEW INTAKE INTO THIS PROGRAM.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS ONLY.
The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Tertiary Teaching is an 18 month part-time postgraduate award focussed on developing expertise and improvement strategies for teaching in higher education.
Participants will examine current theories and practices of higher education teaching and learning with particular reference to their own disciplinary context and expertise. Increasingly, higher education institutions are requiring their teaching staff to have, or be in the process of completing, an accredited higher education teaching award prior to employment or in order to complete probation.
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This program has been designed for higher education teachers at any experience level. Participants will extend their current levels of experience and knowledge of teaching and learning in higher education through examination and development of improvement strategies, peer review processes and curriculum improvement frameworks. This study is explicitly situated within the disciplinary or professional expertise of the individual participant.
Back to topCareer Opportunities (click to hide)
Graduates of the program will be able to seek employment with higher education institutions including universities, TAFE and other higher education providers.
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Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)
For entry into the Graduate Certificate, applicants need to have completed a Bachelor Degree, Masters or equivalent and be currently employed in the post-compulsory schooling sector, i.e. TAFE, university or other higher education provider.
Admission to this program is available to Australian students and residents only. This program is not available to international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/about-the-centre/academic-development/graduate-certificate.html for information on how to gain entry.
Back to topCredit Transfer (click to hide)
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on ‘How to Apply for Credit’.
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This program is not available to international Students.
Back to topSpecial Needs (click to hide)
Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.
Back to topAdditional Information (click to hide)
For more information, please refer to the Centre for Teaching and Learning: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/
Back to topRequirements and Structure
The Graduate Certificate is a 40 unit program which can be completed part-time over 18 months. The program is not available as a full-time program.
In order to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Tertiary Teaching participants must complete the following:
- Core Courses - 20 units
- Directed Courses - 20 units
Note: Core courses must be completed prior to undertaking directed courses.
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Back to topCourse Information
| Back to topCore Courses (click to hide) | |||
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| Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| TEHE6010 | Principles and Practice of University Teaching and Learning | Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| TEHE6020 | Course Design | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| Back to topDirected Courses (click to hide) | |||
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| Choose 20 units from Directed Courses (Core Courses must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in Directed Courses). | |||
| EDUC6021 | Advanced Educational Studies 1 | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| TEHE6030 | Assessment of Student Learning | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| TEHE6040 | Supervision and Mentoring | Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| TEHE6050 | Designing Online Learning | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| TEHE6060 | Student Centred Learning Design | Not currently offered | 10 units |