30 years of teaching the teacher: What are the long term-impacts of Graduate Certificates in Higher Education within Australia and New Zealand? – CAULLT Academic Development Day
on the 21 August 2025For three decades, Australian and New Zealand institutions have invested substantial funds and staff resources in Graduate Certificates in Higher Education (GCHE), recognising their potential to enhance teaching quality across the sector. Yet a critical question remains: what are the long-term impacts of these programs on teacher knowledge, practice, and ultimately, student outcomes?
CAULLT has funded a comprehensive survey of academics across Australia and New Zealand to investigate how engagement with GCHE programs has transformed their teaching practice over time. Join Dr Shane McIver, Professor Barbie Panther and Dr Rachel Finneran (Deakin University), Dr Jessica Frawley and Dr Eszter Kalman (University of Sydney) as the compelling results of this study and the insights into the effectiveness of one of higher education’s most substantial professional development investments. The outcomes will provide valuable evidence for institutions, academic developers, and educators seeking to understand and maximise the impact of their professional learning investments.
Date: 23 October 2025