Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education)
The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) is designed for participants working in an academic or academic support role in higher education. The online course enhances the student learning experience by transforming teaching approaches, practice and innovation through the use of technology and design. It addresses innovative and flexible ways of learning and teaching in contemporary tertiary learning environments, and contributes to a professional culture of scholarship through the use and promotion of research. The course provides students with the ability to evidence their capabilities and assists them to demonstrate capacity to meet criteria when applying for vacancies or promotion.
Duration
One year part-time
Intakes
Online (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2023 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
27 February 2023
Semester 2 -
31 July 2023
2024 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
26 February 2024
Semester 2 -
29 July 2024
The course really was the groundbreaker and the greatest motivator to explore and investigate ways to improve my teaching.
Dr Sabina Sestigiani
Lecturer in Italian Studies and 2017 AAUT (Australian Awards for University Teaching) Citation Award Winner for Teaching Excellence
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Winner of the 2018 Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence (Higher Education) Team Award
Swinburne's prestigious teaching award goes to this innovative, high impact course that transforms learning in higher education.
The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) is designed for people working in higher education teaching or associated roles, and those aspiring to such roles. The course purpose is underpinned by authentic learning and learning experiences, and incorporates innovative and flexible approaches in contemporary tertiary teaching environments that draw from a diverse range of global environments and students. Participants will become practiced in creative approaches to curriculum design and delivery, including digital technologies and any combination of on-campus, blended, and fully online modes. The course structure is designed to support participants in progressively evidencing their capabilities through a portfolio, and in facilitating a sustained professional community committed to scholarly and reflective approaches.
All units emphasise reflection, evaluation and evidence-based teaching practice.
Please note - This course does not lead to teacher registration.
Please note - This course does not lead to teacher registration.
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) students must complete 50 credit points consisting of 4 units of study.
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) is 25 credit points (normally two units).
Units of study
To qualify, students must complete four core units of study (50 credit points each) as follows:
EDU60056 Foundations of Learning and Teaching
EDU60056 Foundations of Learning and Teaching
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
The course provides academic staff, employed in universities, with the ability to evidence their capabilities in teaching at the higher education level and assists them to demonstrate their capacity to meet teaching criteria when applying for vacancies or making an application for promotion.
The course enhances the student learning experience by transforming teaching approaches, practice and innovation through the use of technology and design. It addresses innovative and flexible ways of learning and teaching in contemporary tertiary learning environments, and contributes to a professional culture of scholarship through the use and promotion of research.
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to
- Evaluate pedagogical models and frameworks and their applications in designing for learning within the context of diverse student cohorts and global environments
- Design and facilitate learning environments, inclusive of activities and assessment tasks, that support and enhance learning
- Apply a scholarly and reflective approach to enhancing practice, effecting evidence-informed change, and being a member of a community of practitioners and scholars
- Design, develop, and deliver curriculum in on-campus, blended, and fully-online modes
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) is a recognised award under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Professional recognition is not required for teaching in higher education.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
Entry requirements
Standard Entry
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree AND be working in an academic or academic support role in a tertiary environment.
Non-standard Entry
Applicants without a formal qualification, but with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in an academic or academic support role in a tertiary environment, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.