Victoria University
0.5 years full time or longer for part time
This postgraduate certificate equips tertiary educators with contemporary block teaching methods and high-engagement techniques. Ideal for university lecturers, TAFE teachers, and adult education 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. Special entry programs are available for applicants from disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural backgrounds. Credit may be available for previous study or work experience, potentially reducing completion time.
The course comprises 48 credit points: 36 credit points of core studies covering Introduction to Block Teaching (12 cp), High Engagement Teaching for the Block (12 cp), and Block Assessment and Feedback (12 cp). Students select 12 credit points from approved electives including Block Design Principles, Block Curriculum Pedagogy Project, Planning for Block Teaching, The Block International, and Institutional Change on the Block. The curriculum examines educational theories underpinning block teaching, pedagogical implications of block delivery, design of learning environments for diverse cohorts, active learning strategies, and 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 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 improved pass rates and high distinctions, winning awards for innovation and excellence. The course applies expert knowledge to deliver practical, targeted curriculum that demonstrates block teaching techniques in action.
This certificate enhances teaching practice and opens new career opportunities for tertiary educators. It is designed to support university lecturers, tertiary tutors, TAFE and vocational teachers, and professionals in adult education. The qualification demonstrates teaching capabilities aligned with Advance (HEA) Fellowship standards, strengthening applications for academic positions. Graduates can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching with credit recognition, further advancing their teaching credentials and career prospects.
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