Victoria University
0.5 years full time or longer for part time
This postgraduate certificate equips educators with contemporary block teaching methods and high-engagement teaching techniques used in tertiary education. Ideal for university lecturers, TAFE teachers, and tertiary professionals seeking to enhance their teaching practice and career opportunities.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline, or have a minimum of five years approved work experience. Victoria University considers education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes when assessing applications. Special entry programs are available for applicants from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. Credit may be available for previous study or work experience.
The course consists of 48 credit points including 36 credit points of core studies and 12 credit points of elective studies. Core units cover: Introduction to Block Teaching (12 credits), High Engagement Teaching for the Block (12 credits), and Block Assessment and Feedback (12 credits). Elective options include Block Design Principles, Block Curriculum Pedagogy Project, Planning for Block Teaching, The Block International, and Institutional Change on the Block. The curriculum emphasizes educational theories in tertiary education, pedagogical implications of block delivery, development of learning environments, active learning strategies, and critical evaluation of teaching outcomes.
Victoria University is the first Australian university to implement the block model of learning across all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Teachers and lecturers at VU are uniquely qualified with deep understanding of intensive teaching methods built on practical experience and scholarly research. The VU Block Model has delivered exceptional results with high pass rates and academic achievements, winning awards for innovation and excellence. The course is delivered by experts who apply their expertise to curriculum, ensuring graduates gain relevant, applicable knowledge and direct demonstration of the block model in action.
The Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching is designed to enhance teaching practice and open new career opportunities for those working in tertiary education. It supports university lecturers, tertiary tutors, TAFE and vocational teachers, and professionals in adult education. The teaching certificate is also recommended for professional university staff seeking to better understand block and intensive teaching complexities and improve high-engagement teaching activities. Successfully completing the course demonstrates teaching capabilities aligned with Advance (HEA) Fellowship standards, enhancing career prospects in tertiary education.
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