Melbourne Teaching Certificate
About
The Melbourne Teaching Certificate (MTC) is a professional development program for University of Melbourne staff with teaching-related responsibilities. 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.
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. Those new to university teaching are advised to consider the Certificate in Small-Group Teaching instead.
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.
Program schedule
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.
Semester 2
First forum | Thursday 4 August, 9.00am-1.30pm | On campus - Room 116, Old Arts |
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First forum (repeat) | Wednesday 10 August, 9.00am-12.30pm | Online |
Theory module | September | Asynchronous online (on Canvas) |
Final presentation module | Week preceding the final forum | Asynchronous online |
Final forum | Wednesday 9 November, 9.30am-11.30am | On campus - Room 155, Old Arts |
Registration
The first round of expressions of interest will close on Monday 4 July 2022.
Submit Expression of Interest Form
Enquiries
Program content
Dr Samantha Marangell, Program Coordinator
samantha.marangell@unimelb.edu.au
Other
Dina Uzhegova, Program Officer
dina.uzhegova@unimelb.edu.au