Teaching in Practice
Develop the practical tools to make a real impact in the classroom.
There are 2 ways to complete Teaching in Practice:
- As a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (GCUTP) student. Refer to Programs and Courses (EDHE6003) for course details and enrol through mySI-net.
Or
- As standalone professional development. Open to UQ staff not enrolled in the GCUTP. Refer to this page for details and application instructions.
Course overview
In Teaching in Practice you'll:
- explore strategies for creating and sustaining effective, inclusive learning environments in higher education
- be supported to address contemporary challenges faced by university educators, both in Australia and globally
- draw on current theories of higher education pedagogy to take an evidence-informed, reflective approach to enhancing your teaching practice
- be introduced to a range of teaching practices, tools and approaches, and methods for evaluating the impact of your strategies.
You’ll participate in shared seminars and engage in learning activities specific to your chosen elective.
For more detail on learning outcomes, assessment, learning resources and activities, refer to the Programs and Courses website.
Course offerings
Teaching in Practice is typically offered once per year, dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers.
All course activities are held in person at the St Lucia campus.
Semester 2, 2025
| Date | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July | Workshop 1 | 9am-4pm |
| 28 July-26 September | Elective modules | TBC, expected to be around 10 hours |
| 15 August | Professional Learning Community meeting | 2-4pm |
| 1 September | Assessment 1 due | 5pm |
| 29 September | Workshop 2 | 10am-12pm |
| 2 October | Professional Learning Community meeting | 10am-12pm |
| 2-27 October (participants are responsible for coordinating their peer observation) | Peer observation | |
| 24 October | Assessment 2 due | 5pm |
| 27 October | Professional Learning Community meeting | 2-4pm |
| 5 November | Showcase | 10am-1pm |
| 10 November | Workshop 3 | 10am-12pm |
| 17 November | Assessment 3 due | 5pm |
Time commitment
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.
Outcome
Participating in this course allows you to take a deep dive into an area of your practice to explore fresh perspectives, challenge assumptions and refine your skills, all with the goal of elevating your teaching.
By the end of the course, you'll have crafted meaningful activities, developed innovative materials, or established new strategies that will directly enhance your teaching.
These aren’t just theoretical exercises—they’re practical tools designed to make a real impact in your classroom. You’ll develop new ways to engage and support your students.
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, you'll be awarded the Professional Certificate in University Teaching Practice and be recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
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 one of these 2 courses, not both.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Be employed at UQ with teaching and/or teaching support responsibilities (full-time, part-time, or sessional) for the duration of the course.
- Have current teaching or course design responsibility where teaching includes workshop or learning resource development. (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.
- 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.
How to apply
How you apply depends on how you choose to study Teaching in Practice.
Apply for professional learning
Apply for the Semester 2, 2025 offering by completing the application form. Applications close 5pm Monday 7 July 2025.
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 based on appointment classification and type, with priority to continuing staff.
Enquiries
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.