1 course offered in the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning - PGCert
The Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a part-time Postgraduate Certificate which is equivalent to 60 credits at level 7.
This Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is open only to University of Cambridge staff who teach / support the learning of Cambridge students. It is offered as a collaboration between the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning; the course director is Dr Meg Tait (Head of the CCTL).
The programme is made up of three units, taught over three terms. This programme is accredited at Descriptor 2 by Advance HE. On successfully completing the course, participants are entitled to claim Fellowship of the HEA.
The programme is designed to enable participants to define and pursue their own independent enquiries, with appropriate tutor support and formative feedback. The programme design also encourages the formation of peer-learning networks within the programme, as a complementary source of collegial learning and support; in particular, this peer-to-peer learning is encouraged through reciprocal peer observation of teaching and through collaborating on giving and receiving formative feedback on draft assignments throughout the programme. The programme’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) provides access to core materials and structured activities which enable participants to develop their knowledge of influential theoretical perspectives and their understanding of how to pursue well designed lines of enquiry into teaching and learning in higher education.
The course is structured around three modules, providing a core contact time of 60 hours (including structured activities on the programme’s Moodle site, workshops and individual tutorials). A significant amount of independent study in preparation for modules and between modules is expected, including via supported self-study units on Moodle.
Participants will also draw on their work in teaching, assessment and preparation during the course of the programme. The programme is characterised by continuing formative feedback between peers (using a developmental framework) and from the participant’s tutor. The programme is assessed through a portfolio.