INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Certificate of Education requires one semester of full-time study or its part-time equivalent, and is designed to allow students to develop or enhance their skills and understandings in particular areas of specialised study.  Applicants are usually expected to hold an appropriate degree or approved diploma.

Fee paying course.

The specialised streams in the Graduate Certificate of Education, Learning Difficulties or Special Education are intended for trained teachers to prepare them for supporting students with specific needs in either a regular classroom or in a special education facility.

The special education course provides studies of both a theoretical and practical nature.  Within this stream, teachers will enhance their skills in assessing and planning  for students with diverse abilities. This will provide both regular class teachers and those who work in special education support facilities with the skills to organise effective programs for all children in their classes.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree in education, or Diploma of Teaching or degree and Graduate Diploma of Education, or equivalent.  Formal teaching/training qualifications are essential.  Students are encouraged to apply for Recognition for Prior Learning.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.  Units are currently being written in on-line mode and may become available on-line during 2004.