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Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices |
Abbreviation: | GCertTertTLP |
UOW Course Code: | 2102 |
CRICOS Code: | 083558G |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 session full-time (only available in Autumn) or 2 - 4 sessions part-time (Autumn and Spring) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn (full-time and part-time), Spring (part-time only) |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
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.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices will 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.
- Specialised cognitive, technical and communication skills to:
- Employ the principles of adult learning and teaching;
- Reflect upon and evaluate pedagogical approaches within a global and local context;
- Analyse the learning needs of student cohorts;
- Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for adult learners in either the adult, vocational or higher education sectors.
- Capacity to apply sound adult education pedagogy to support adult learners.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning Practices requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as outlined in the table below.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following 3 subjects (18cp): | |||
| EDGH852 | Learning about Learning in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH856 | Innovation for Practitioners in Adult,Vocational and Higher Eduction | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus one of the following subjects (6cp): | |||
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au