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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
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.
Evaluate and advance individual teaching practice
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
Currently practising in tertiary teaching (tutoring, workshops, or training modules).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Higher Education
Academic Teaching
Professional Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced specialist skills and knowledge for tertiary-level teaching roles
Supports entry into higher education academic occupations
Builds profile for teaching awards and promotion at tertiary institutions