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TK4 - Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education)
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<p>The purpose of this course is to provide participants with contemporary learning and teaching practices to complement the industry and/or research expertise they bring to the higher education setting. </p><p>The intended learning outcomes of the GCETE are framed within the seven criteria of the Australian University Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework. </p><p>The course content provides a foundation on which to develop quality pedagogies in a range of tertiary teaching environments, supported by evidence, research, and scholarly practice. </p><p>Learning activities and assessments support the creation of contemporary and relevant learning and teaching practices for use in your current and future courses. </p><p>Examples include: course design, assessment, online and blended learning, student engagement, learning partnerships, academic pathways, and the scholarship of learning and teaching. </p><p>Participants will be encouraged and supported to relate their learning directly to their workplace and areas of specialty.</p>
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<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least 3/4 of the units they study in a teaching period, receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in the remaining units in that teaching period, and who are enrolled in at least 2 units of their course in that teaching period, will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
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<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts or fails a practicum will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Overview
Course overview
<p>The purpose of this course is to provide participants with contemporary learning and teaching practices to complement the industry and/or research expertise they bring to the higher education setting. </p><p>The intended learning outcomes of the GCETE are framed within the seven criteria of the Australian University Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework. </p><p>The course content provides a foundation on which to develop quality pedagogies in a range of tertiary teaching environments, supported by evidence, research, and scholarly practice. </p><p>Learning activities and assessments support the creation of contemporary and relevant learning and teaching practices for use in your current and future courses. </p><p>Examples include: course design, assessment, online and blended learning, student engagement, learning partnerships, academic pathways, and the scholarship of learning and teaching. </p><p>Participants will be encouraged and supported to relate their learning directly to their workplace and areas of specialty.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
60
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
0.5 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>On-line Learning</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Anitra Goriss-Hunter</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in any discipline</li></ul><ul><li>It is preferable (but not essential) to be working in an academic teaching role, or professional staff working directly within a tertiary learning and teaching capacity (for example, librarians, learning designers, learning skills advisers).</li></ul>
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Resume - Current, relevant work experience (including length of time)</p> <p>A brief account of your education, qualifications and previous occupations relevant to the course being applied for.</p> <ul><li><p>Applicants must supply a current CV or resume.</p></li></ul>
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 60 credit points comprising:
60
credit points from
Core Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
EDGCT5007
Tertiary Teaching and Learning
15
EDGCT5008
Professional Practice in Tertiary Teaching
15
EDGCT5009
Contemporary Issues in Tertiary Teaching
15
EDGCT5010
Tertiary Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least 3/4 of the units they study in a teaching period, receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in the remaining units in that teaching period, and who are enrolled in at least 2 units of their course in that teaching period, will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts or fails a practicum will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p> <p></p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
EDGCT5007
Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EDGCT5009
Contemporary Issues in Tertiary Teaching
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
EDGCT5008
Professional Practice in Tertiary Teaching
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EDGCT5010
Tertiary Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner
Core Units
15
Semester 2 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 2
EDGCT5007
Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
EDGCT5008
Professional Practice in Tertiary Teaching
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EDGCT5009
Contemporary Issues in Tertiary Teaching
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 1
EDGCT5010
Tertiary Teacher as Researcher and Practitioner
Core Units
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
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<p>Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of diverse, evidence-informed teaching approaches suited to contemporary tertiary learners and contexts.</p>
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<p>Develop and evaluate teaching practices that motivate and support meaningful learning in tertiary education.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Design, adapt, and evaluate curricula and learning resources that reflect disciplinary expertise and pedagogical alignment.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Apply and critique theoretical frameworks that underpin learning and teaching in higher education.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Develop assessment strategies that promote learning, support academic development, and align with intended learning outcomes.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Use feedback and reflective practice to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning experiences.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Customise learning and teaching strategies to support diverse learner needs and promote inclusive education.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Incorporate flexibility and learner choice into curriculum design and delivery to support engagement and autonomy.</p>
<p>9</p>
<p>Conduct scholarly inquiry into learning and teaching issues, demonstrating critical analysis and evidence-based practice.</p>
<p>10</p>
<p>Contribute to capacity building in learning and teaching through collaboration, leadership and professional development.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Credit pathways
Credit pathways
<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Course code and title
Institute / school
Credit points
<p>Bachelor of Education</p>
15 credit points
<p>Postgraduate qualification in Education or Teaching</p>
15 credit points
<p>PhD in a SoLT related field </p>
15 credit points
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
60
AQF level:
8 - Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
Duration (in full time equivalent):
0.5 year
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>On-line Learning</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Anitra Goriss-Hunter</p>
Additional information
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