Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This is the introductory unit for the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching. Participants will explore the theories, principles and practice of university learning and teaching.
There is particular focus on evidence-based strategies to enhancing learning and teaching and the development of reflective practices for ongoing professional development.
The unit introduces you to a range of topics that will be further developed in other units in the course.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus flexible -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) evaluate various teaching and learning approaches and their suitability for accommodating student diversity in higher education; (2) explore contemporary societal, political, economic and environmental factors and their impact on the design of higher education curriculum assessment, and learning experiences; (3) critically reflect on the role of a tertiary teacher incorporating personal educational philosophy and evolving teacher identity drawing on collegial feedback and scholarly literature.; (4) identity how curriculum and assessment design and learning experiences are underpinned by educational theory and critique theories of learning relevant to adult education.; and (5) adapt learning experiences to empower the learner, enhance motivation/engagement, build student agency, and facilitate well being and a sense of belonging..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) presentation and (2) reflection. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit rules
- Incompatibility
- EDUC5678 Improving Learning and Teaching in the Curriculum
- Contact hours
- 4 intensive days teaching in HyFlex mode (students have the option of joining online or attending face to face)
- Note
- This unit is aligned with the UK professional standards framework. All units in the Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching will build towards a HEA application with the Capstone unit being where staff can prepare an application if they wish to.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.