COURSE INFORMATION
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S36 Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) | |
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) is a dynamic course which builds on expertise developed in an undergraduate degree. It incorporates proven contemporary teaching and classroom management strategies, Information Technologies, curriculum understanding and practical school experience, to qualify graduates to teach in a major and minor area of the secondary curriculum. The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) is an internationally recognised teaching qualification. The on-campus pathway is available in full-time and part-time mode. This pathway includes lectures and tutorials on campus together with a coordinated program of Professional Practice in schools.
The residency pathway is available only in full-time mode. This pathway includes both university and school based study, with residents immersed in a school context, working alongside experienced professionals throughout the year. Residents may complete units or parts of units in their residency schools.
Note: All Professional Practice units have been designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 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 (Secondary).
The degree should provide a suitable background for a major and a minor 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). Application may be made prior to the release of results indicating completion of the first degree course.
All Pre-service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to submit a DET National Criminal History Record Check (CRC) before commencing their first placement in a school. These clearances are valid for three years while enrolled in the course. Application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/newapplicant.htm |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Special English Entry Requirements Applicants must provide evidence of successful study in an English language environment in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Ireland or Canada for at least two years full-time in the last five years prior to lodging an application. OR OR |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses. The residency pathway is delivered on-campus and in residency schools. |
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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. The on-campus pathway is available by Full-time (1 year), or Part-time equivalent mode. The on-campus pathway is delivered via on-campus lectures and tutorials. Pre-service Teachers are required to spend a substantial amount of time teaching in schools as part of a coordinated program of Professional Practice. Periods of Professional Practice for all Pre-service Teachers (full-time and part-time) require a full-time commitment. The residency pathway is available by full-time (1 year) mode only. The residency pathway is delivered on-campus and in residency schools with a high level of collegial and on-line support. The integrated course of study requires residents to spend a number of days a week in schools and other days on campus from the start of the year. As part of this experience, there is also a set of continuous placements in schools which require a full-time commitment. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) is a 120 credit point course. Students choosing to specialise (Years 8-10) in Catholic Education should be aware they will require the successful completion of 130 credit points.
All Pre-service Teachers are required to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy. Pre-service Teacher assignments and examinations must be of an appropriate academic standard.
Part-time mode is possible in the on-campus pathway, but the course would be undertaken over 4 semesters in this mode.
Please note that the residency pathway is available in all areas of specialisation. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009