Postgraduate Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education
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Programme Details
Introduction
Higher Education in the Maldives is increasingly demanding quality practices. Teaching and student experience, today, requires new perspectives as institutions are being compared side by side with international providers. Due to this, training for academic staff in higher education is increasingly being recognized as the best avenue to strengthen academic practices. Through seminars, reading, collaborative work, action enquiries and independent study, this programme is aimed at providing professional training in line with the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education and the Higher Education Academy Fellowship.
General Entry Criteria
A related Bachelor’s Degree
Alternative Entry Criteria
25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and achieved a pass rating from an interview or exam given by the institute.
OR
25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 4 years of relevant experience (of which 2 years of experience is obtained after the completion of a Level 6 qualification), and achieved a pass rating from an interview or exam given by the institute.
CORE MODULES
Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Submodules of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship
Technology Enhanced Learning
Assessment, Feedback and Moderation
Models of Teaching and Learning
Reflection, Action Research & Scholarship
Teaching in Higher Education
Choose an elective module (20 credits)
Elective 1:
Action Research Project
Elective 2:
Leadership in Education
Submodules of Leadership in Education
Leadership and Innovation in Education
Strategies for Inclusion, Diversity and Student Voice
Leading for Quality
Embedding Employability in Higher Education
- Course fee: MVR 3,750 per month x 15 months