This one-year part time qualification involves x3 20 credit courses (see below) and is completed through blended learning; a mix of online and face to face sessions. Each course contains two assignments. Enrol in the first course, complete and submit assessments online, then apply for the next course.

 

There is a two-day interactive tutorial session to start you off with each module, followed by fortnightly tutorial sessions and classroom visits thereafter, to support you.

 

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Courses

ATT501

Introduction to Adult Teaching - Learner-centered Practice

Focus on valuing and working with learner diversity, establishing a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment, adult learning theory and an introduction on how to embed literacy and numeracy skills. This topic enables you to plan effective learning sessions, identify learning outcomes and select appropriate content.

ATT502

Facilitation Skills - Teaching Approaches to Learner Success

Focus on teaching models and facilitation of learner-led interactive teaching sessions that enhance learner engagement and success. This topic enables you to identify, implement and evaluate your approach to teaching in the context of your subject and learner profile.

ATT503

Assessment and Evaluation - Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

Focus on course design, assessment and moderation. This topic develops your knowledge of learning session evaluation methods, and embeds reflective practice – developing the perspectives and principles that will guide your philosophy of teaching and learning.

 

Course Outlines

Introduction to Adult and Tertiary Teaching

Focus on valuing and working with learner diversity, establishing a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment, adult learning theory and an introduction on how to embed literacy and numeracy skills. This topic enables you to plan effective learning sessions, identify learning outcomes and select appropriate content

 

Facilitation Skills for Adult and Tertiary Teaching

Focus on teaching models and facilitation of learner led interactive teaching sessions that enhance learner engagement and success. This topic enables you to identify, implement and evaluate your approach to teaching in the context of your subject and learner profile.

 

Assessment and Evaluation for Adult and Tertiary Teaching

Focus on course design, assessment and moderation. This topic develops your knowledge of learning session evaluation methods, and embeds reflective practice – developing the perspectives and principles that will guide your philosophy of teaching and learning.