courses

2550

18 September 2017 18 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2014 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2014 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Education

Managing facultyEducation
Abbreviated titleGradCertHigherEd
Total credit points required24
Standard duration of study (years)1 year PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Malaysia)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2550
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9903 1198 or email education.clayton@monash.edu or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.

Course coordinator

http://www.education.monash.edu.au/courses/course-advisers.html

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders.
  • Part-time study only. This course of study must be completed in a minimum of 0.5 years and a maximum of 4 years, and enrolment must be continuous.

Description

This course is designed for those preparing for a career in higher education. The course design enables students to customise their study to their career aspirations, discipline area and the global context.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

  • demonstrate approaches to the support of learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
  • develop curricula, resources and services that reflect a command of the field of study
  • implement approaches to assessment, feedback and learning support that foster independent learning
  • employ strategies that demonstrate respect and support for the development of students as individuals
  • design scholarly activities or service innovations that influence and enhance learning and teaching.

Credit for prior studies

Students who have studied before may be eligible for credit for prior studiescredit for prior studies (http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/prospective/credit.html).

Structure

This course consists of four core units.

Requirements

Students complete four of:

  • HED5031 Higher education project: Design and literature review
  • HED5041 Postgraduate research supervision
  • HED5051 Learning and teaching in higher education in South East Asia or HED5060 Principles and practices of effective teaching
  • HED5052 Contemporary issues in higher education in South East Asia

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education