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161806 v.5 Graduate Diploma in Education (Training and Development)


GradDipEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043337G
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for those interested in studying the theory and practice of teaching in higher, technical and further education. Practical application of theory is emphasised and opportunity is given for the application of theory to educational practice. Field work forms an integral part of several units and focuses on activities related to teaching and learning and the development and assessment of learning units and materials.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution. Students in this course must provide evidence of teaching, training or staff development responsibilities in which the practical requirements of the course can be satisfied.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students normally complete this course on a four semester part-time basis. The units will be offered through a variety of flexible and open learning modes.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the 'Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching' or the 'Graduate Certificate in Training and Development' may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation

A coordinated program of eight units from the optional units listed will be selected in consultation with the Training and Development Courses Coordinator.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
11720 v.2   Ed 530 - Instructional Design and Development 10.0 25.0
11721 v.3   Ed 550 - Post School Education and Training in Australia 10.0 25.0
11726 v.2   Ed 526 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning I 10.0 25.0
11728 v.3   Ed 528 - Internship I 3.0 25.0
11729 v.3   Ed 545 - Reflective Practitioner I 10.0 25.0
303308 v.2   Ed 518 - Effective Communication 10.0 25.0
303311 v.2   Ed 508 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning III 10.0 25.0
303313 v.2   Ed 505 - Visual Learning 10.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
11722 v.2   Ed 527 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning II 10.0 25.0
11723 v.2   Ed 529 - Internship II 10.0 25.0
11724 v.3   Ed 546 - Reflective Practitioner II 10.0 25.0
11725 v.3   Ed 521 - Adult Learning and Assessment 10.0 25.0
11727 v.3   Ed 522 - Program and Curriculum Development 10.0 25.0
303315 v.2   Ed 558 - Professional Practice and Organisational Change 10.0 25.0
303321 v.2   Ed 506 - Technologies for Flexible and Open Learning 10.0 25.0
303322 v.2   Ed 507 - Special Education Needs 10.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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