Melbourne Teaching Certificate

About

The Melbourne Teaching Certificate (MTC) is a professional development program for University of Melbourne staff with teaching-related responsibilities. There is no fee for eligible University of Melbourne staff. It is a cohort-based program completed across one semester. The program comprises attendance in the forums and completion of the three assessment tasks. The assessment tasks for the program include two individual written assignments and a group presentation.

Intended learning outcomes

Through completion of the MTC, participants will

  • gain insight into the particular teaching environment of the University of Melbourne and of the Australian higher education context;
  • explore scholarly literature around key topics in higher education teaching and learning;
  • collaborate with colleagues from diverse academic and teaching backgrounds;
  • demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education;
  • demonstrate critical self-reflection that relates one’s own teaching practice to theory and research;
  • discuss contemporary issues and challenges facing students in higher education and the implications for educators; and
  • connect theory, scholarship, and practical understanding to propose practical solutions for teachers across the university.

Suitable for

This program is for academic teaching staff at the University of Melbourne. Participants must demonstrate that they have some previous teaching experience and teaching responsibilities at the University of Melbourne in the semester in which they undertake the MTC program. Please note that participation is competitive and, when capacity is limited, priority will be given to those with subject and course coordination responsibilities.

Those new to university teaching are advised to consider the Certificate in Small-Group Teaching instead.

Program structure

The MTC is a semester-long program. It is offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. The program must be started and completed in the same semester.

Schedule


Semester 1, 2024

First forumThursday 7 March, 9.00am–1.00pm On campus 
Self-directed learning moduleTuesday 12 March to Monday 15 AprilAsynchronous online (on Canvas)
Final presentation moduleWeek preceding the final forum Asynchronous online
Final forumThursday 27 June, 9.30–11.30amOn campus

Expression of interest

Expressions of interest for Semester 1, 2024 close COB Friday 16 February.

Enquiries

Paris Lieshout, Program Officer
melbourne-cshe@unimelb.edu.au