Postgraduate Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education
Prog Card
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
Note: Related implies that the applicant should have either a MNQF level 7 or level 8 qualification in Education/teaching or similar area.
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
Semester 1
Teaching, Learning and Scholarship
Teaching in Higher Education
Choose an elective module
Action Research Project
Research Project
- Course fee: MVR 3,750 per month x 10 months
Upon successful completion programme participants will be able to:
Maintain academic and professional standards in the planning, delivery and assessment of teaching in higher education informed by scholarship, research and innovation
Engage in continued professional development and reflective practice to inform academic practices
Develop skills in analysing and disseminating knowledge about practice across the higher education sector and relevant professional partnerships