The Graduate Diploma of Education (Middle Years of Schooling) provides a credential to teach young adolescents in upper primary schools, lower secondary schools, purpose-built middle schools and district high schools.   This one year, full-time course is offered on Joondalup campus and is available to people who have obtained a relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.  It incorporates innovative approaches to teacher education, and integrates coursework with school-based professional practice.  Program content focuses on curriculum and teaching in Year 6-10 classrooms, adolescent development, and the context and philosophy of middle schooling.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Middle Years of Schooling) course requires students to spend substantial periods of time teaching in schools/ centres as part of a coordinated program of practice teaching.

Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics of practitioners.

For additional information on Professional Practice refer to the Professional Practice Information and Rules at the end of the section on the Graduate Diploma of Education.

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.

Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor degree (UG1) or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution may apply for a place in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Middle Years of Schooling).  Selection is made on the basis of relevant academic qualifications.

Students are required to have a total of 120 Credit Points to complete the course.