Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
LGED
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
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Entry requirements
In order to be eligible students must have completed a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent. In addition students must meet the prerequisites for the major (and where appropriate, minor) Learning Area in which they intend to specialise. Previous work experience may be taken into consideration.
When making offers of admission, the University may take account both of the need to balance the intake across learning and subject areas to meet identified areas of teacher shortage, and of academic considerations which facilitate balance and effective student learning within multi-disciplinary learning areas such as the Arts, Science and SOSE.
Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
Aim
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) aims to develop skilled education professionals who have the knowledge, pedagogical and practical skills to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of educational settings.
Content & Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is equivalent to one year of full-time study, that is 36 units. The program includes study in core courses, professional experience courses and learning area courses.
| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Development, Learning and Cognition M | EDUC 5160 | 4.5 | ||
| Classroom Theory and Practice 1 | EDUC 4181 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Learning Area A | 4.5 | Note(s): 5 | ||
| Learning Area B | 4.5 | Note(s): 5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Inclusive Education M | EDUC 5174 | 4.5 | Note(s): 4 | |
| Classroom Theory and Practice 2 | EDUC 4182 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Learning Area A | 4.5 | Note(s): 5 | ||
| Learning Area B | 4.5 | Note(s): 5 | ||
| See Electives for Learning Area courses. | Note(s): 5 |
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Electives
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Rules & notes
Notes
1. EDUC 4181 Classroom Theory and Practice 1includes 20 days of full-time activities in education settings.
2. EDUC 4182 Classroom Theory and Practice 2 includes 30 days of full-time professional experience in an education setting.
3. The prerequisites for EDUC 4182 Classroom Theory and Practice 2 are EDUC 4181 Classroom Theory and Practice 1 and 9 units of Learning Area courses.
4. The prerequisites for EDUC 5174 Inclusive Education M are EDUC 4175 Educational Psychology and EDUC 4181 Classroom Theory and Practice 1.
5. Two Learning Area A courses and two Learning Area B courses must be selected based on specialisations in learning areas in student's previous degree.
