Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning

In the Diploma, candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Understand principles of learning and teaching, and relate these critically to their own practice.
• Critically engage with educational theory and research evidence to inform and develop their professional thinking.
• Design coherent lessons and schemes of learning that focus on planning for active learning and teaching.
• Use a variety of approaches to teaching and learning appropriately to help learners to learn more effectively.
• Develop their personal reflective practice skills, enriched by ideas and experience from external sources.
• Learn collaboratively, supporting and supported by their colleagues.

Candidates can work towards the Diploma at their own pace, depending on their priorities and circumstances. Certification provides an international quality mark, enhancing their professional profile, and opening pathways for further professional and career development.

This course is HRDC claimable.

Entry Requirements

• Be a full time or part time teacher employed in a school or higher education institution.
• Teach in their current school over a full academic year, for a minimum of 24 weeks and minimum of six hours per week
• Have the regular support of a mentor who understands the essential principles that underpin this qualification, and who can provide helpful advice and guidance
• Teach a group with a minimum of six learners
• Be responsible for planning, teaching and formatively assessing groups of learners.
• Have sufficient competence in English (At least a B+ in SPM; IELTS Band of at least 5.5; MUET Band 4 or any other equivalent qualifications). Please contact us directly regarding this.

Structure

The Diploma is a progression from CICTL (Module 1). CIDTL consists of another 2 modules focusing on Planning a Scheme of Work and Practitioner Inquiry.

Graduates of the CIDTL can advance in educational leadership or pursue further postgraduate study. Career options include:

• Senior Educator or Department Head
• Curriculum Developer
• Instructional Coach
• Education Consultant
• Academic Coordinator
• Professional Development Trainer