Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning

Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning

Level 8 – NZQA accredited

A flexible postgraduate qualification designed to develop capabilities and skills in response to a new generation of highly digital students and provide highly relevant professional development for the Digital Technologies learning areas | Hangarau Matihiko tupuranga of the New Zealand curriculum.

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Next intake: Starts 12th April 2021
Applications close: Tuesday 6th April, 2021
Study mode: Part-time, delivered through online learning and facilitated Zoom sessions.
Duration: 35 weeks
Level: 8
Credits: 60
Fees: $2,805+GST (Scholarships available for all state and independent school educators)

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What you'll walk away with

New theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching and learning, supported by research and applied practice
Knowledge of contemporary education practices and learn how to integrate relevant technologies and techniques into your classroom
A more student-centered and collaborative approach to learning
Opportunities to innovate and lead in your professional practice

Programme overview

This qualification enables teachers to drive impact and lead change, drawing from research and contemporary teaching practice to develop a critical understanding of new educational policies and practices.

Developed by leading education experts, and underpinned by applied, practical knowledge for implementation into your teaching practice, this innovative, blended postgraduate qualification provides a highly recognised postgraduate certificate for all New Zealand educators.

The Mind Lab Founder Frances Valintine, along with our alumni, talk openly about the changes ahead for New Zealand education, and how they’re preparing for the future.

Key dates for upcoming intakes

Click to see key dates and information for upcoming intakes for this programme.

Pathways

As well as being a standalone qualification, this Postgraduate Certificate also acts as the first part of the Master of Contemporary Education, providing the first 60 credits of the 180-credit Master’s programme.

‘If we teach students today how we were taught, we are failing generations ... If we want to change student outcomes, we have to change what teachers are doing in the classroom.’

Billy Merchant, Deputy Principal, Pakuranga College

Key benefits

Upskill your teaching practice without disruption to your career
Lead impactful change through applied knowledge and collaboration
Network with a community of like-minded educators
Confidently deliver the 2020 digital technology curriculum areas

Entry requirements

Educators with either an undergraduate qualification (not necessarily in education) or a Diploma in Education will automatically qualify for entry. Applicants with other qualifications/experience can also be considered.

Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

Scholarships

ADVANCE Education Scholarships

ADVANCE Education Scholarships are available to cover $1,500 + GST of the tuition fees for all public school and independent school educators, leaving just $1,305 + GST to pay.

ADVANCE Plus Scholarships

Educators from Decile 1-4 schools may be eligible for a full $2,805 + GST ADVANCE Plus scholarship. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information please see Scholarships & Subsidies.

Payment options

$2,805 + GST

The following discounts and payment options are available:

ADVANCE Education scholarships

Scholarships are available to all public and independent school teachers. See above for more information.

StudyLink

Postgraduate students are eligible to apply for StudyLink Student Loans. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz to apply.

Early-bird discount

There is an early-bird offer of 10% off for independent (private), early childhood, and tertiary educators who enrol 6 weeks or earlier.

Fees-free study

Check whether you are able to access fees-free education by visiting www.feesfree.govt.nz.

School sponsorship

Option to request invoice to your school or board if they are paying all or part of the fee on your behalf.

Structure and workload

Structure

The part-time, 35-week programme is structured primarily through online learning.

Please note: the January 2021 intake will be delivered entirely online, the delivery method of further intakes will include a dace-to-face component.

Workload

The study workload outside the facilitated sessions is expected to be 6-8 hours per week in your own time. However, given that the programme is applied and work-based, it is expected that many of these hours will be part of your classroom practice.

Collaborating and networking with like-minded educators is key on the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning.
On this programme, you won't just be sitting down through each session while we lecture at you...
You'll be engaging in hands-on learning, practical activities and exciting discussions.
You'll connect and collaborate with educators all over New Zealand.
You'll have a lot of fun and reignite your love of teaching (and learning!)
And you'll discover innovative new ways of teaching and learning that can be applied to the classroom the very next day.

Course outline

The Certificate consists of the following four integrated course components:

CISC8110: Digital and Collaborative Learning in Context – 15 credits

Based on contemporary educational theory, policy and research, identify and evaluate the potential of digital and collaborative learning to positively impact on educational practice and outcomes.

CISC8104: Leadership in Digital and Collaborative Learning – 15 credits

Lead innovation in digital and collaborative learning that draws upon concepts of transformational leadership theory, educational theory and research.

CISC8101: Research and Community Informed Practice – 15 credits

Become a critical reviewer of research relevant to specific education practice or field of expertise. Develop a deeper understanding of literature reviews, and research-informed practice to formulate research questions in a field of study.

CISC8100: Applied Practice in Context – 15 credits

Critically examine and contextualise teaching philosophies and applied practice to develop a critical understanding of how indigenous knowledge and cultural responsiveness, society, ethics, environment and law inform education and teaching.

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