C-Hub Teaching and Course Design Certificate Bootcamp 2025
Winter 2025
The intensive bootcamp is designed for faculty, students, researchers, and staff, including those who are new to teaching and those who have had experience and are interested in international best practices. We are excited to welcome participants from other institutions as well.
The 5-module interactive program covers inclusive teaching, active learning, effective communication, using AI effectively in teaching, course and syllabus design.
For postdocs/researchers who may be interested in teaching opportunities (courses will be taught in English) through a future collaboration between OIST and Japanese universities, this program is a pre-requisite.
Application Deadline: December 6th
Session Format: In person
Venue: Seminar room C210
The schedule:
| Feb | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9:00-12:00 | Field Trip | Microteaching | Module 5 | ||
| Lunch Break (12:00-13:00) | N/A | Group Lunch and Networking | Group Lunch and Networking | Group Lunch and Networking | Group Lunch and Networking |
| 13:00-16:00 |
Module 1 *Welcome Tea Time until 17:00 |
Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 |
The tuition fee for the non-OIST participants is 35,000 yen.
Bootcamp Description:
The Teaching and Course Design Certificate Program is an introduction to the core components of inclusive, student-centered teaching and effective course design. The program will help you develop pedagogical skills to actively inspire students to support their learning, and apply best practices to create engaging courses. Using a rhetorical lens, participants will also refine their communication skills that are fundamental to every career.
Micro-Credentialing:
Participants who have successfully completed the certificate program will receive a digital badge from C-Hub (link here). A digital credential or badge is a representation of a learning outcome, experience, or competency based on the Open Badges Standard. C-Hub digital credentials are issued and securely verified by Credly, allowing you to share them online easily via social networks like LinkedIn.
Core Components:
The program is organized into five modules each of which contains readings (or sometimes a video), an interactive workshop, and an assignment for which you will receive peer feedback.
The topics of these modules are:
- Reflections on Teaching and Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
- Rhetorical Practice: Effective Communication
- Learning Outcomes and Your Syllabus
- Active Learning: from Reflections, Think-Pair-Share to Jigsaws and AI Hacks
- Put it all together: Course Design
Participants will also complete a micro-teaching session, which provides you with the opportunity to gain constructive peer feedback and reflect on your teaching goals.
Program Requirements:
To receive a certificate each participant must:
- Complete all five modules: to complete a module, you must do the readings (~2 – 3 articles or equivalent); attend the entire workshop, and complete the assignment).
- Complete a micro-teaching session
- Submit a final program feedback survey
Application deadline: December 6th, 2024
Enrollment will be limited to 35 participants
Notification to participants: December 13th, 2024
Enrollment deadline for accepted applicants: December 20th, 2024
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
Q: Is the Certificate Program a formal credential for teaching in schools?
A: C-Hub Certificate Program is not a formal certification in teaching and is not a teaching license or credential. Completion of the program documents professional development and training in international best practices in student-centered, inclusive teaching.
Q: Does the Certificate Program satisfy PCD requirements for the OIST Graduate School?
A: Students can earn 8 units toward the PCD2 (Professional and Career Development program) requirement upon completion of the course. Please consult the Professional and Career Development (PCD) Coordinator for more details. [gscareer@oist.jp]
Q: Is there a fee for the Certificate Program?
A: There is no charge for OIST participants; for non-OIST participants, the tuition is 35,000 yen.
Q: Will any of the sessions be recorded or can I attend via Zoom?
A: The program is in-person only, and we will not be recording any sessions.
Q: What does tuition cover?
A: All sessions, access to Canvas learning management system, field trip, and program materials.
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