Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
A Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching focuses on the latest education theories and methods, emphasising blended learning. It promotes a student-centred approach to curriculum design and delivery, enhances communication skills and prepares you to execute educational research programs. This course is unique in its practice-first approach and comprehensive exploration…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching focuses on the latest education theories and methods, emphasising blended learning. It promotes a student-centred approach to curriculum design and delivery, enhances communication skills and prepares you to execute educational research programs.
This course is unique in its practice-first approach and comprehensive exploration of the higher education landscape. You’ll engage in collaborative, innovative learning with peers through online platforms and dynamic folio and project-based assessments. It’s important to note that this is not accredited as an Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify graduates to teach in Australia.
Learning outcomes
Learn theories and practices surrounding contemporary teaching and curriculum design.
Explore behaviours that can help define and overcome obstacles to learning.
Use various technologies to research and deliver educational material.
Analyse and review influences, trends and challenges impacting higher education.
Career opportunities
After completing a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, you will have evidence of your capacity to work at the higher education level. It will give you the opportunity to advance your professional practice, help you stand out from your peers and place you in a favourable position for promotion.
Potential career paths
Education Consultant
Curriculum Designer
Academic Administration
REQUIREMENTS
Students must be ‘teaching’ in a tertiary classroom – as broadly as that may be interpreted.
OR
Students without an undergraduate degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching on the basis that they are being employed to teach within a tertiary education institution or with consideration of appropriate professional expertise within a discipline.
Academic IELTS 7 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent
Alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
