New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 6)
Advance your career in adult and tertiary teaching with this Level 6 Diploma. Gain skills for responsive and innovative leadership, facilitation, assessment, and change management in adult learning environments.
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NZQA Level 6 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Culturally Appropriate Learning Design
Design learning using evidence-based, culturally and pedagogically appropriate practices for diverse, dynamic adult education contexts.
Facilitate and Evaluate Learner-Centred Teaching
Deliver and assess learner-centred teaching while respecting diverse backgrounds and societal context.
About This Course
This NZQA Level 6 Diploma prepares education professionals for leadership and teaching roles in adult and tertiary education. Students learn to design culturally-responsive learning, facilitate and evaluate learner-centred teaching, lead and mentor other practitioners, and drive innovation and quality improvement in education settings. The programme is fully online (distance), and includes work-integrated learning alongside theoretical papers. Graduates are equipped for programme leader, corporate trainer, and other advanced teaching roles.
Course Content
- Principles of Adult Learning and Inclusive Learning Environments
- Learning Design for Dynamic Contexts
- Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners and Contexts
- Managing Adult Learning Events
- Professional Practice in Adult Learning
- Promoting Learner-Centred Teaching Environments
- Decision-Making, Innovation and Change in Adult Learning Environments
- Quality Assurance in Assessment of Adult Learning
- Design and Evaluation of Assessment Materials in Adult Learning
- 120 hours of work-integrated learning in adult/tertiary teaching context
Entry Requirements
Access to adult learners (18+ years) over duration of programme (for practical components)
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Adult and tertiary sector programme leaderLead teacherWorkplace team leaderCommunity educatorCorporate trainer
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