Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

160906 v.5 Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)


GradDipEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 006101B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course enables those with approved qualifications to become certificated teachers. The course is accredited nationally and the qualification is also recognised in other countries. The course adopts an integrated approach to educational theory and practice. It is not an appropriate course for qualified teachers.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution. The selection of a teaching specialisation is based on the content studied in the bachelor degree.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year of full-time study and part-time study is possible on a limited basis. This course is not available for a second semester intake. If a second semester appears in the online handbook, it is for administrative purposes only.

Course Organisation

The units are drawn from curriculum, foundation and teaching studies. Because secondary school teachers are usually employed to teach more than one school subject, it is a requirement that students undertake a minor study in a second curriculum area. The units are scheduled over two semesters in sequence. A total of ten weeks field experience is undertaken and consists of supervised teaching segments and teaching assignments. There is also additional experience in schools in connection with academic units.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

Applications to be made to - Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, 100 Royal Street, East Perth 6004. Overseas students apply directly to Curtin's International Office.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
5416 v.7   Ed 543 - Field Experience S1 2.0 12.5
5417 v.5   Ed 566 - Curriculum and Evaluation 2.0 12.5
6606 v.7   Ed 501 - Development and Special Education 2.5 25.0
6609 v.8   Ed 531 - Teaching Studies I 2.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
13039 v.4   Ed 510 - Aboriginal and Multicultural Education 2.5 12.5
5418 v.8   Ed 544 - Field Experience S2 2.0 12.5
5836 v.5   Ed 520 - Technology in Education 2.0 12.5
6607 v.8   Ed 502 - Theories of Learning 2.5 25.0
6610 v.8   Ed 532 - Teaching Studies II 2.5 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5870 v.3   Ed 570 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Art 2.0 12.5
5871 v.3   Ed 571 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Business 2.0 12.5
5872 v.4   Ed 572 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Information and Communication Technology 2.0 12.5
5873 v.3   Ed 573 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - English 2.0 12.5
5874 v.3   Ed 574 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Mathematics 2.0 12.5
5875 v.3   Ed 575 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Science 2.0 12.5
5876 v.3   Ed 576 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Society and Environment 2.0 12.5
5878 v.4   Ed 578 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE 2.0 12.5
10113 v.3   Ed 579 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Agricultural Science 2.0 12.5
10114 v.7   Ed 511 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Teaching English as a Second Language 2.0 12.5
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
5880 v.3   Ed 580 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Art 2.0 12.5
5881 v.3   Ed 581 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Business 2.0 12.5
5882 v.4   Ed 582 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Information and Communication Technology 2.0 12.5
5883 v.3   Ed 583 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - English 2.0 12.5
5884 v.3   Ed 584 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Mathematics 2.0 12.5
5885 v.3   Ed 585 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Biological Science 2.0 12.5
5886 v.3   Ed 586 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Physical Science 2.0 12.5
5888 v.4   Ed 588 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - LOTE 2.0 12.5
5889 v.3   Ed 589 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Economics 2.0 12.5
5890 v.3   Ed 590 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Geography 2.0 12.5
5891 v.4   Ed 591 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - History and Politics 2.0 12.5
10112 v.3   Ed 592 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Agricultural Science 2.0 12.5
13468 v.3   Ed 569 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Teaching English as a Second Language 2.0 12.5
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2007 Esperance Community College Semester 1   Y      
2007 Esperance Community College Semester 2   Y      
2007 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2   Y      
2007 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1   Y      
2007 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2   Y      
2007 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1   Y      
2007 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 2   Y      
2007 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 1   Y      
2007 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland 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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