Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
Teaching
A course by
University of Canterbury
A professional postgraduate qualification developing skills, research, and reflective practices for tertiary teachers to advance teaching expertise and improve academic practice.
NZ$4,598
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply current research on teaching and learning
Reflect on and utilise current educational research to inform and enhance tertiary teaching practices.
Justify a range of teaching approaches and assessment practices
Develop and explain different teaching methods and assessment strategies appropriate for tertiary education.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCertTertTchg) at UC is designed for current tertiary educators, equipping them to reflect on current research in teaching and learning, justify teaching approaches and assessments, and continuously improve their teaching practice. Through shared inquiry, collaborative learning, and reflective practice, students learn about frameworks of learning, constructive alignment, course and learning design, and research-based evaluation of teaching. The certificate covers four compulsory courses and is suitable for those seeking to deepen their professional teaching skills or prepare for further qualifications in education.
Course Content
- Teaching and Learning in Aotearoa (HEDN411)
- Learning Environments (HEDN412)
- Teaching in Practice (HEDN413)
- Course Design and Development (HEDN414)
- Frameworks/models of learning
- Constructive alignment of assessment
- Learning design of courses
- Scholarly/research approach to teaching evaluation
Entry Requirements
Currently practising in tertiary teaching (tutoring, workshops, or training modules).
Build towards these roles
Enhanced specialist skills and knowledge for tertiary-level teaching rolesSupports entry into higher education academic occupationsBuilds profile for teaching awards and promotion at tertiary institutions
Build skills in these industries
Higher EducationAcademic TeachingProfessional Education
