Postgraduate Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
EIM - European Institute of Management
Key Information
Campus location
Online Malta
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
9 - 36 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,970
Application deadline
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Introduction
What is the PGCert in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
The PGCert in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education offers a comprehensive foundation of Advanced Learning, Teaching, and Assessment theories using up-to-date instructional design methods and technologies in Higher Education to advance your teaching practice.
Awards
- Award in Fundamentals of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Award in Advanced Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Award in Instructional Design and Technology in Higher Education
Duration
9 Months (Full-Time) and 36 Months (Part-Time)
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Ideal Students
The PGCert in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is an accredited Higher Education Programme, which is designed for those teaching in Higher Education who want to take their career to a new level by enhancing their professional and academic knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Target Group
The EIM online Postgraduate Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is designed for those teaching, tutoring, and supporting learners studying in Higher Education who want to take their career in teaching and learning in Higher Education to a new level by enhancing their professional and academic knowledge, skills and competences.
Admissions
Curriculum
Full-Time
- Term 1: Fundamentals of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Term 2: Advanced Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Term 3: Instructional Design and Technology in Higher Education
Part-Time
- Term 1-3: Fundamentals of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Term 4-6: Advanced Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
- Term 7-9: Instructional Design and Technology in Higher Education
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Procedures
The teaching, learning, and assessment procedures are the same for all modules. A core feature of this course will be a varied mix of teaching and learning methods that allow learners with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities to successfully complete this course. Teaching and learning methods used in this course are, among others: Andragogy, Understanding by Design, Oxbridge-Style Tutorials, and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle. All activities embedded within the content for each module are designed to provide feedback to learners on their progress towards the module and course learning outcomes. Summative assessment methods will be designed to facilitate critical engagement with participants’ own professional development. Summative assessment methods offer an appropriate mix of assessment procedures that are fit for purpose and allow learners with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities to successfully complete the course.
Grading System for all modules and the full course
| Percentage | Final Grade |
| 80 – 100% | Distinction |
| 65 – 79% | Merit |
| 50 – 64% | Pass |
| 0 – 49% | Fail |
Program Outcome
PGCert Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education, built upon Bachelor’s level knowledge
- Critical awareness of knowledge issues in technology-enhanced teaching and learning
- Application of effective teaching and learning support strategies
- Utilization of specialized or multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge for originality in developing ideas
Skills
- Demonstration of specialized or multi-disciplinary knowledge, including social and ethical responsibilities
- Critical evaluations and analysis for problem-solving
- Reflection on own learning experience and development of teaching practices
- Adaptation to emerging knowledge and techniques, demonstrating leadership and innovation
Competences
- Research-based problem diagnosis and judgment in complex contexts
- Management of people, projects, and fast-changing environments
- Transformation of complex work or study contexts
- Contribution to professional knowledge and practice, collaborative learning, and respect for diverse communities
- Undertaking professional development and demonstrating autonomy in the learning direction
Fundamentals Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education
Competences
- Research-based problem diagnosis integrating interdisciplinary knowledge
- Management of people and projects, demonstrating adaptability to changing environments
- Autonomy in learning direction and understanding of learning processes
Knowledge
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in learning, teaching, and assessment
- Understanding typical Bachelor’s level knowledge
- Specialized theoretical and practical knowledge for originality
Skills
- Mastery of practical application of knowledge and skills in learning, teaching, and assessment
- Critical understanding of learning theories to inform practice
- Development of learning assessments and feedback
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities
- Critical evaluations and problem-solving with limited information
- Comparison of teaching methods and development of marking and feedback practices
- Reflection on individual learning experience and teaching effectiveness
Advanced Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education
Competences
- Research-based problem diagnosis and autonomy in learning direction
- Management of people, projects, and understanding of learning processes
- Skills for self-directed study continuation
Knowledge
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in advanced learning, teaching, and assessment
- Understanding of higher education contexts and values
- Specialized theoretical and practical knowledge for originality
Skills
- Mastery of knowledge and practical skills in advanced learning, teaching, and assessment
- Application of advanced theoretical knowledge to teaching practices
- Planning for future work in teaching, learning, and assessment
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities
- Critical evaluations and analysis for problem-solving
- Development of plans for teaching, learning, and assessment
- Reflection on practice and professional values
Instructional Design and Technology in Higher Education
Competences
- Research-based problem diagnosis and management of people and projects
- Autonomy in learning direction and understanding of learning processes
- Skills for self-directed study continuation
Knowledge
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in instructional design and technology
- Understanding of instructional design models and technologies
- Specialized theoretical and practical knowledge for originality
Skills
- Mastery of knowledge and skills in instructional design technologies
- Application of theoretical knowledge to instructional design
- Creation of enhanced learning opportunities using digital tools
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities
- Critical evaluations and analysis for problem-solving
- Development of plans for instructional design
- Reflection on practice and professional values
- Integration of emerging instructional design technologies
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After successful completion of the PGCert in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the PGCert in Academic Research and Publication, we will recognize you as a Lecturer in Higher Education. This will allow you to teach and to do research at Higher Education Institutions.