Introduction to Australian Education

Course aim

To provide the background and context of Australian education for international students.

Course content

The structure of Australian education, including the responsibilities of state and Federal governments; international comparisons; sectors of education; public and private education; developing knowledge/skills in relation to studying and working in a new cultural setting; contemporary issues in education; introduction to skills of inquiry and research in education.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	6 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group presentation, Workbook

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.