Certificate in Education — University Level

Education · Advanced · 40 hours

Foundations of teaching in higher education: how students learn, course design and constructive alignment, lecturing and small-group teaching, assessment, supervision, educational technology and the scholarship of teaching.

What you'll learn

• Understand the university teaching context
• Apply how students learn to your teaching
• Design aligned courses and assessments
• Teach lectures, tutorials and supervise
• Use technology and reflect on your practice

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to University Teaching
• Module 2: How Students Learn
• Module 3: Curriculum & Course Design
• Module 4: Lecturing & Large Classes
• Module 5: Small Group & Tutorial Teaching
• Module 6: Assessment & Feedback
• Module 7: Supervision & Mentoring
• Module 8: Educational Technology
• Module 9: Inclusive & Ethical Teaching
• Module 10: Scholarship of Teaching
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).