Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education

• • Setting the scene
  • You as a teacher
  • Professionalism in Higher Education
  • The importance of context
  • Developing your Teaching Philosophy Statement (TPS) Learning theories and TEL
  • Theories of learning and teaching
  • Adult learners
  • Technology Enhanced Learning
  • Developing, analysing and sharing a TEL activity Core skills of teaching in Higher Education
  • Student approaches to learning
  • Planning for learning
  • Learner-centred learning environment
  • AUTCAS
  • Developing your teaching portfolio

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• UND-HED-GCE-2022
• UND-HED-MAS-2022

Elective

• UND-HED-GDI-2022

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This course introduces students to current perspectives on university teaching across the disciplines and professions. Educational theory and best practice are explored as a way to develop learning and teaching skills and encourage student engagement. As part of the course, students undertake a series of practical tasks related to the professional practice of learning and teaching in academic, workplace and clinical settings. Reflecting current trends, the course explores blended learning and mobile technologies and supports students in reflecting on their practice in relation to Australian standards for Higher Education.

Written Reflection - Teaching Philosophy Statement (500 words) - 20% Participation - Online Discussion Board/Forum - Analysis (500 words), comments (400 words), reflection (300 words) - 30% Written Portfolio - 1500-2000 words and 4 pieces of evidence - 50%

• Teaching Philosophy Statement (500 words) (20%)
• Analysis (500 words), comments (400 words), reflection (300 words) (30%)
• 1500-2000 words and 4 pieces of evidence (50%)

Current study term: 24 Jul 22 to 28 Oct 22