Elevate the classroom learning environment while advancing your professional credentials.

Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.

Schedule

Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.

Program Summary

Credential

College Certificate (See overview for details)

Program Code

6143X02PWO

Area of Interest

Community and Social Services

In today's evolving post-secondary educational landscape, effective educators strive to transfer their subject matter expertise into authentic and engaging learning experiences for their diverse learners. The skills you develop in the Teaching in Higher Education College Certificate program help you design and deliver learning that meets the needs of today's post-secondary learners. You examine effective learner-centred and evidence-based approaches that support student success and achievement of course learning outcomes. Reflecting on the values and principles that guide your teaching practice, you explore new aspects of teaching and learning.

Grow as an educator in the areas of inclusive pedagogy, authentic assessment, reflective practice, digital learning, and curriculum design. Explore Indigenous pedagogies and worldviews as a lens for examining your professional practice. Experience innovative and inclusive evidence-based instructional approaches as you enhance your teaching skills through reflection, practice, and collaboration with peers. You can personalize your learning journey with electives that support your personal interests and context as an educator....(read more)

Overview

Elevate the classroom learning environment while advancing your professional credentials.

This program is designed for current post-secondary educators, trainers, or professionals who facilitate workplace learning. Graduates may continue to work in public and private post-secondary education.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

Are curious and intrinsically motivated to learn.
Have strong analytical skills.
Are self-reliant and enjoy challenges.
Are interested in post-secondary learning and student success strategies.
Are comfortable using computers and other forms of technology.
Have effective interpersonal skills.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Registration Note:

This program does not have a typical application process. Unless otherwise stated - you can register for courses online directly by clicking on the course title and selecting “Register Online”. Classes can take place online, or on campus in the evenings and weekends using our modern facilities. Different courses may be available each semester so don’t forget to check back regularly.

Courses

Course Number	Hours	Course Name
EDU1100	42.0	Inclusive Teaching and Learning EDU1100 Inclusive Teaching and Learning To support student success, educators must use inclusive and learner-centred pedagogies that support learner diversity and provide equitable learning opportunities. Students examine a variety of theoretical strategies and frameworks that support diverse and intercultural learning environments and engage with principles of equity, accessibility, flexibility, and empathy. Students examine a variety of resources and teaching approaches and engage in reflective learning activities and discussions. There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
EDU1101	42.0	Indigenous Pedagogies and Methodologies EDU1101 Indigenous Pedagogies and Methodologies Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies pre-date colonial approaches to teaching and learning, and the exclusion of these in education can create barriers to success for learners. Indigenous philosophies, approaches, and methodologies in education emphasize holistic learning, positioning oneself in relation to Indigenous knowledge and experiences, learning through connection to land, and learning from Elders, knowledge holders, and community relationships. Students experience reflective learning activities, multimedia resources, place-based learning, and guest presentations that will empower them to braid Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies into their teaching practice. There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
EDU1102	42.0	Designing Teaching and Learning EDU1102 Designing Teaching and Learning In post-secondary education, high-quality learning design guides learners to achieve learning outcomes. Students experience an overview of curriculum design and theory, assessment strategies, and learner-centred and pedagogical best practices for designing and evaluating learning in the context of outcomes-based education. Students engage in practical and reflective activities, explore readings and multimedia resources, and implement theory into practice as they design learning activities. Pre-requisites: EDU1100 There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
EDU1103	28.0	Digital Teaching and Learning EDU1103 Digital Teaching and Learning In the digital landscape, educators must use educational technologies to enhance teaching, engage learners, and provide digital access to learning. Educational technologies possess endless possibilities to enhance teaching and learning, but issues such as privacy and academic integrity need to be analyzed. Through exploration of tools and hands-on learning, students design engaging learning activities for a variety of learning environments. There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
EDU1104	28.0	The Reflective and Empowered Educator EDU1104 The Reflective and Empowered Educator Being a reflective educator requires a commitment to continuous learning and practice. An effective educator reflects on their identities and experiences as a learner, and the beliefs they have about teaching. Much like a tree grows and is shaped by its environment, an educator is empowered by the support and guidance of their peers. A reflective and empowered educator draws on their own teaching values and the wisdom of their professional learning community to grow their teaching. In this culminating, reflective, and collaborative course, students explore and practice new teaching approaches as they strive to enhance their teaching praxis. Pre-requisites: EDU1100 and EDU1101 and EDU1102 There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
Elective: choose 1
EDU1105	28.0	Applied Project EDU1105 Applied Project Post-secondary learning is effective when it includes intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and choice. Providing learners with a choice to immerse themselves in a topic or project of their choosing sparks their natural curiosity and desire to learn. Students undertake an immersive and independent project of their choice. Through independent work supported by learning and teaching specialists, learners define their project scope, establish a work plan, and complete their project. Projects may include research, curriculum renewal, new teaching strategy implementation, resource guide development, or contribution to an ongoing teaching and learning project. Pre-requisites: EDU1100 and EDU1102 There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.
EDU1106	28.0	Teaching Methodologies for Lab-Based Learning EDU1106 Teaching Methodologies for Lab-Based Learning Authentic and applied learning tasks replicate real-world situations and improve achievement of learning outcomes. Many college programs include practical lab-based instruction in which students apply theoretical concepts to hands-on learning activities in a real or simulated environment. Learners explore frameworks and strategies for teaching, engaging, coaching, and evaluating in lab-based experiential learning environments. Through a combination of discussions, case studies, and reflective activities, students learn how to design and assess authentic and applied learning activities. There are no classes currently scheduled for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDU1100 Inclusive Teaching and Learning

To support student success, educators must use inclusive and learner-centred pedagogies that support learner diversity and provide equitable learning opportunities. Students examine a variety of theoretical strategies and frameworks that support diverse and intercultural learning environments and engage with principles of equity, accessibility, flexibility, and empathy. Students examine a variety of resources and teaching approaches and engage in reflective learning activities and discussions.

EDU1101 Indigenous Pedagogies and Methodologies

Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies pre-date colonial approaches to teaching and learning, and the exclusion of these in education can create barriers to success for learners. Indigenous philosophies, approaches, and methodologies in education emphasize holistic learning, positioning oneself in relation to Indigenous knowledge and experiences, learning through connection to land, and learning from Elders, knowledge holders, and community relationships. Students experience reflective learning activities, multimedia resources, place-based learning, and guest presentations that will empower them to braid Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies into their teaching practice.

EDU1102 Designing Teaching and Learning

In post-secondary education, high-quality learning design guides learners to achieve learning outcomes. Students experience an overview of curriculum design and theory, assessment strategies, and learner-centred and pedagogical best practices for designing and evaluating learning in the context of outcomes-based education. Students engage in practical and reflective activities, explore readings and multimedia resources, and implement theory into practice as they design learning activities.

Pre-requisites: EDU1100

EDU1103 Digital Teaching and Learning

In the digital landscape, educators must use educational technologies to enhance teaching, engage learners, and provide digital access to learning. Educational technologies possess endless possibilities to enhance teaching and learning, but issues such as privacy and academic integrity need to be analyzed. Through exploration of tools and hands-on learning, students design engaging learning activities for a variety of learning environments.

EDU1104 The Reflective and Empowered Educator

Being a reflective educator requires a commitment to continuous learning and practice. An effective educator reflects on their identities and experiences as a learner, and the beliefs they have about teaching. Much like a tree grows and is shaped by its environment, an educator is empowered by the support and guidance of their peers. A reflective and empowered educator draws on their own teaching values and the wisdom of their professional learning community to grow their teaching. In this culminating, reflective, and collaborative course, students explore and practice new teaching approaches as they strive to enhance their teaching praxis.

Pre-requisites: EDU1100 and EDU1101 and EDU1102

EDU1105 Applied Project

Post-secondary learning is effective when it includes intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and choice. Providing learners with a choice to immerse themselves in a topic or project of their choosing sparks their natural curiosity and desire to learn. Students undertake an immersive and independent project of their choice. Through independent work supported by learning and teaching specialists, learners define their project scope, establish a work plan, and complete their project. Projects may include research, curriculum renewal, new teaching strategy implementation, resource guide development, or contribution to an ongoing teaching and learning project.

Pre-requisites: EDU1100 and EDU1102

EDU1106 Teaching Methodologies for Lab-Based Learning

Authentic and applied learning tasks replicate real-world situations and improve achievement of learning outcomes. Many college programs include practical lab-based instruction in which students apply theoretical concepts to hands-on learning activities in a real or simulated environment. Learners explore frameworks and strategies for teaching, engaging, coaching, and evaluating in lab-based experiential learning environments. Through a combination of discussions, case studies, and reflective activities, students learn how to design and assess authentic and applied learning activities.