314420 v.1 Graduate Certificate in History Teaching
GradCertHistTeach(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
The National Curriculum requires all primary and lower secondary school teachers to teach History. This course is designed to provide up-skilling of teachers in the discipline of History to enable them to meet the demands of the National Curriculum. It requires no prior knowledge of History.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants must possess a teaching qualification, normally a Bachelor of Education, Master of Teaching or a Graduate Diploma of Education (or equivalent).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants may be eligible for credit for prior learning for studies successfully completed at other institutions. Applicants need to apply for credit when s/he registers for the award. Since RPL claims can affect the choice of units to study, applicants are advised to contact the Humanities Student Services Office (humanities@curtin.edu.au) prior to enrolling in the units for the Graduate Certificate.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two semesters part-time study. It may be studied over one or two years. This course may be studied concurrently with Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase textbooks or other essential study materials. Some units include visits to archives and libraries, which may incur travel or other expenses.
Special Note
The Curriculum and Instruction unit - Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570 - must be undertaken after the completion of no less than two History content units.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 311728 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312579 | v.3 | Democracy and Dictatorship in Asia 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11228 | v.6 | Heritage Studies (Local History) 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312594 | v.3 | Australia: An Alternative History 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
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