CONT695: Teaching in Higher Education

Design, align, engage: creating effective higher education learning experiences

This course uses adult learning theory and principles of universal design to develop practical resources for teaching in a higher education setting. You will explore your philosophy of education and will learn effective practices to aid in the planning and delivery of information and training in the workplace. 

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is ideal for

• educators or trainers who work in higher education settings and want to develop practical resources and effective methods for planning and delivering instruction to learners
• professionals who aspire to work in higher education and want to develop their skills in instructional design and philosophy of education specific to this context
• graduate students or researchers who want to better understand the unique considerations and challenges of teaching and learning in higher education settings
• anyone interested in improving their ability to design and deliver effective instruction, regardless of their specific field, as long as they have a basic understanding of educational concepts and theories

Delivery Method

This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas. 

Professional Development

This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development. 

Students who complete the Post-Graduate Certificate will be eligible to receive advanced standing in the laddering option offered by the Faculty of Education. 

Queen’s University Faculty of Education has designed this the laddering option as a customizable graduate experience, with the inclusion of three different credentials within one course. Laddering will allow you to progress through successive credentials while carrying forward course credits. Students can receive three different credentials: a Post-Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Professional Master of Education. If you follow the laddering system, you can earn all three credentials with fewer classes overall.

Contact us at edonline@queensu.ca or visit educ.queensu.ca/ladder for more information.

Course Fees

CAD$650.00

Course fees include

• full access to comprehensive course content
• timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments
• Shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University) 
• credit toward the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development

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