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Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Overview

Overview

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Introduction

This 18-hour programme consists of four modules (to check the details of each module, please go to “Modules”):

  1. Outcome Based Approaches to Student Learning (OBASL)
  2. Assessment and Feedback
  3. Designing Learning Activities
  4. Continuing Professional Development

All participants need to take Module 1 before taking other modules. All four modules are mandatory. However, new staff may apply for exemption for attendance of Module 4 if they have obtained an AHE Fellowship before joining HKU. To apply for an exemption for the attendance of Module 4, please send your request and your AHE Fellowship Certificate to Ms. Canice Mok (tsmok@hku.hk).

The first three modules involve two to three contact hours and some pre- and/or post-tasks. The participants will be asked to complete task(s) such as reading, watching video(s), or preparing a statement etc. – and relate this to their own teaching context. The fourth module will involve 3 contact hours only.

Participants are expected to complete the entire programme, including attending all mandatory modules and completing the pre- and/or post-tasks, within one year from the start of Module 1. Upon meeting all programme completion requirements, participants will receive their certificates.

Delivery of Modules

The four modules will be delivered roughly eight times a year, following the University’s academic calendar. This allows academic staff to select a time to attend a module fitting into their own time table.

Programme Exemption

Depending on previous teaching experience, exemptions for the full programme may be granted (for details on criteria for exemption and procedure, please see ‘Guidelines for exemptions, PCTLHE’).

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