COURSE INFORMATION
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The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) course provides appropriate teacher preparation for persons to teach years 8-12 in a major learning area and years 8-10 in a minor learning area. The course aims to develop effective educators, able to make a positive social and educational impact on the lives of the young people they teach. The course offers a range of specialisations for students to chose their preferred area of teaching. Students who wish to select the Catholic Education Years 8 - 10 area of specialisation as an option will need to complete 2 x 15 credit point units to achieve Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School. In this case, the completed degree will comprise 128 credit points.
This course offers a qualification to be eligible to teach. In order to teach in Western Australia applicants need to register with the Western Australia College of Teaching. Intending applicants should visit the WACOT website to ensure they will be eligible for registration upon completion of the course, http://www.collegeofteaching.wa.edu.au/member_policy.html
Please note that registration requirements across all States of Australia vary and therefore applicants should refer to the relevant State Registration body for registration guidelines. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A recognised degree from a University or College of Advanced Education. The degree should provide a suitable background for at least one area of specialisation reflecting secondary school curriculum areas. Specialisations must be negotiated and agreed with the Course Coordinator. Applicants need to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge to enrol in a Years 8 - 12 area of specialisation (e.g. a major in their undergraduate degree) and intermediate skills to enrol in a Years 8 - 10 area of specialisation (e.g. a minor in their undergraduate degree). |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All students must undertake and clear a CrimTrac prior to entering schools and adhere to the School's Rules and Regulations in relation to professional practice. http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/.
In addition students will be required to meet requirements of the 'Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004'. http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/Employees/default.htm. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses. The following learning area specialisations are taught at the Joondalup campus: Business Education, Home Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Science Education |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE Five main areas are studied.
1. Foundations of Education
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006