University Teaching

• When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

  Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

  • The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

  • The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

• What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

  When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

• What is the refund policy?

  You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy.

• Is financial aid available?

  Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

• What is in this course?

  The course will help you to address the following questions:

  - What does teaching in higher education involve?

  - What does research evidence tell us about effective teaching in higher education?

  - How can we ensure that our instructional design will help our students achieve their intended learning outcomes?

  - What pedagogic options do we have to make our teaching successful?

  - What assessment and feedback practices can help our students learn more effectively?

• Is this course for me?

  If you are thinking about becoming an academic teacher, or you have just got an academic teaching post, or you just have an interest in understanding the essentials of university teaching, this course is for you.

• How can I get a Course Certificate and what is it?

  You can earn official recognition for the course you take on Coursera with a Course Certificate for completing and passing course assignments and meeting the assessment standards. Please refer to details on: https://www.coursera.org/signature/

• How can I apply for Financial Aid?

  Coursera offers Financial Aid for learners who cannot afford to pay for courses they would benefit from. Learners with Financial Aid in a course will be able to access all of the course content and complete all work required to earn a Course Certificate. Please refer to details on: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/209819033-Apply-for-Financial-Aid

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