Teaching in Practice

Teaching in Practice is typically offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year.  Each offering is capped at 50 participants and will only proceed if the minimum enrolment numbers are met. 

The course schedules below are provisional and subject to confirmation by Examinations and Timetable Services. 

Semester 1 (15 February – 8 June 2027)

Schedule

*Participants must complete a specialisation module as part of the course, equivalent to 10 contact hours. Each module may include a combination of workshops (delivered in person or online), readings, and self-paced learning activities. A full list of available modules, along with their schedules, will be provided at Workshop 1

Assessment deadlines 

• Assessment 1: Enhancement proposal – 2 March 2027
• Assessment 2: Presentation and Dialogue – Date/time negotiated with participants
  • Option 1: Week commencing 29 March 2027
  • Option 2: Week commencing 3 May 2027
• Assessment 3: Teaching Observation Statement – 8 June 2027
• Assessment 4: Case Study and Reflection – 8 June 2027

Semester 2 (19 July – 9 November 2027)

Schedule

*Participants must complete a specialisation module as part of the course, equivalent to 10 contact hours. Each module may include a combination of workshops (delivered in person or online), readings, and self-paced learning activities. A full list of available modules, along with their schedules, will be provided by early July 2026. 

Assessment deadlines 

• Assessment 1: Enhancement proposal – 3 August 2027
• Assessment 2: Presentation and Dialogue – Date/time negotiated with participants
  • Option 1: Week commencing 30 August 2027
  • Option 2: Week commencing 4 October 2027
• Assessment 3: Teaching Observation Statement – 9 November 2027
• Assessment 4: Case Study and Reflection – 9 November 2027

Teaching in Practice is free for eligible UQ staff.

You're expected to actively participate in all course activities. In addition to the time spent in workshops and professional learning communities, you should anticipate approximately 10–12 hours per week for preparatory work, independent study and assignments.

In this course, you'll apply theory to design and implement a teaching enhancement project that matters to you. 

Working alongside a community of peers, you'll trial new approaches, evaluate their impact, and refine your strategies based on evidence. Along the way, you'll critically reflect on your growth as an educator and how your learning shapes your professional practice. 

By the end of the course, you'll not only have a concrete initiative to show for your efforts - you'll also have developed the confidence, insight, and network to keep transforming your teaching. 

What credentials will I receive?

I'm studying the course as professional learning

Once you've completed Teaching in Practice at a Pass level, you're encouraged to enrol in Curriculum Design at UQ (subject to eligibility).

If you successfully complete both Teaching in Practice and Curriculum Design at UQ within three years, you'll be awarded the Professional Certificate in University Teaching Practice and be recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), subject to external moderation.

I'm a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (GCUTP) student

Teaching in Practice is one of 4 courses that make up the GCUTP. To be awarded the qualification, you must complete all 4 courses at a Pass level. 

GCUTP and Recognition of Prior Learning

GCUTP students can apply for a maximum of 4 units of RPL credit, which equates to 2 GCUTP courses.

Teaching Foundations (EDHE6001) is only granted through RPL. If you complete Teaching in Practice (EDHE6003) and Curriculum Design at UQ (EDHE6002) as professional learning and later enrol in the GCUTP, you can apply for RPL for only 1 of these 2 courses, not both. Leading Teaching Project (EDHE6004) is the capstone course of the GCUTP and must be completed after admission to the program. Completion of this course as professional learning cannot be used as a basis for RPL.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Be employed by UQ (full-time, part-time, or sessional) or hold a current Academic Title Holder (ATH) appointment for the duration of the course.
• Teach or support learning of UQ higher education students.
• Have current teaching or course design responsibility where teaching includes workshop or learning resource development. (Note: You'll be exploring, implementing and evaluating strategies in your teaching practice during the course. In this context, teaching includes course, module, professional development activity, workshop, or learning resource for example.)
• Demonstrate substantial teaching experience with teaching responsibilities over a period of 1 to 3 years, extending beyond occasional lecturing or tutoring*.
• Be able to attend all workshops and participate in all learning activities outlined in the course schedule.
• Have support of your Head of School or supervisor to participate. 

If you don't meet all eligibility criteria, your application may not be approved.

*If you have limited teaching experience, you might consider Teaching@UQ in the first instance. 

Eligibility of employees of UQ affiliate organisations

Individuals employed by UQ business affiliates or controlled entities may hold UQ affiliate accounts that provide access to UQ services. However, a UQ affiliate account does not constitute employment with The University of Queensland.

Where capacity permits, ITaLI may welcome employees of UQ business affiliates to participate in workshops and learning activities for professional development purposes. However, eligibility to complete course assessment requirements and receive a Certificate of Completion is generally limited to UQ employees and Academic Title Holders who teach or support the learning of UQ higher education students. This limitation is due to accreditation and legislation requirements.

Applications from employees of UQ business affiliates are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the full eligibility criteria, the individual's teaching context, and the students they teach or support.

How you apply depends on how you choose to study Teaching in Practice.

Apply for professional learning

Professional learning applications for the 2027 offerings will be open during the periods shown below. Application forms will become available on the relevant opening date.

To register your interest and receive updates when 2027 applications open, please contact professional.learning@uq.edu.au. 

Apply as a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (GCUTP) student

Enrol in Teaching in Practice (EDHE6003) through mySI-net.

Course quota

Enrolments are capped at 50 participants per offering, including both GCUTP students and professional learning participants. Applying does not guarantee enrolment.

Where a course is oversubscribed, GCUTP students will be given first preference, followed by ranking of eligible applications based on appointment classification and type, with priority to continuing staff.

If you have any questions regarding your suitability or any other aspects of your application, please email professional.learning@uq.edu.au or register for a 1:1 consultation.