Professional Development
What is the Melbourne Teaching Certificate?
The Melbourne Teaching Certificate (MTC) is a professional development program for University of Melbourne staff with teaching responsibilities. It is a cohort-based program completed across one semester comprising two face-to-face seminars, a short written assignment, and peer review of teaching activities.
Who is the Melbourne Teaching Certificate for?
Graduates of the MTC include both new and experienced, contract and continuing staff and they range across the spectrum from sessional teachers to professors. There are no fees associated with the MTC and it can be undertaken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2; however, it is a requirement that participants have teaching responsibilities in the semester in which they undertake the program.
The MTC is recommended for staff who are not currently able to commit to the full Graduate Certificate in University Teaching, but who are looking for a structured professional development program in university teaching.
What’s required?
There are four components to the MTC:
1. The MTC Forum
2. A short written assignment
3. Peer review of teaching
4. The Completion Seminar
A certificate is awarded on satisfactory completion of all program components. Each component – and the time commitment required – is described in more detail here.
Program Objectives
In completing the MTC, participants can expect to:
• gain practical ideas and strategies to enhance their teaching;
• make valuable contacts with colleagues from diverse academic and teaching backgrounds;
• have opportunities to discuss challenges experienced in their particular teaching contexts;
• acquire written feedback on their teaching, valuable for confirmation, annual review, or promotion;
• discuss strategies for preparation of a teaching portfolio; and
• gain insights into the particular teaching environment of the University of Melbourne.
FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions is available here.
Dates for 2012
There are two intakes in 2012. Before registering please check the schedule below, as participation in all four components is essential.
Semester 1 program, 2012 |
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Forum |
Monday 13 February (9am-4pm) |
Written assignment - review of assessment |
Anytime during semester |
Peer review of teaching |
Anytime during semester |
Completion seminar |
Tuesday 5 June (12-2pm) |
Semester 2 program, 2012 |
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Forum |
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Written assignment - review of assessment |
Anytime during semester |
Peer review of teaching |
Anytime during semester |
Completion seminar |
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REGISTRATION
Registration for the MTC for Semester 2 2012 is now open. We will be in touch prior to the start of the program to confirm your place.
If you have any questions regarding the MTC, please contact Dr Harsh Suri tel: 9035 3288 email: hsuri@unimelb.edu.au
Please note: The Teaching and Learning Unit in the Faculty of Business and Economics provides the Teaching Enhancement Program which is specifically tailored to Faculty of Business and Economics staff. If you are from the Faculty of Business and Economics, please contact Dr Angelito Calma to discuss professional development opportunities.
For further information regarding the Melbourne Teaching Certificate please contact Dr Harsh Suri tel: 9035 3288 email: hsuri@unimelb.edu.au
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"The overall course was brilliant and I got more from it than I expected"
MTC Participant,
Semester 2, 2010 cohort
“Well worthwhile. I certainly gained a lot for the required commitment.”
Professor
Semester 1, 2010 cohort
"I found the MTC sessions, material and the proess of peer review to be valuable for me as I start a career with some teaching content. The framework and systematic approach . . . was valuable in my own thinking of an appropriate approach to teaching."
MTC Participant,
Semester 2, 2010 cohort
"[The MTC] is a wonderful, effective way of conveying some really important strategies and principles of teaching."
MTC Participant,
Semester 2, 2010 cohort
"I really enjoyed the peer review: it helped me engage with other teaching staff."
Lecturer
Melbourne School of Land and Environment
Semester 1, 2010 cohort