160906 v.6 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 bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution. The selection of a teaching specialisation is based on the content studied in the bachelor degree. Students will need a Working with Children card and a Police Clearance before they go into school in Semester 1.

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 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 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
13039	v.6	Indigenous Australian Education 570	2.0	12.5
311467	v.1	Professional Practice in Secondary Education 560	2.0	25.0
5836	v.6	Technologies to Engage Learners 560	2.0	12.5
6606	v.8	Development and Special Needs in Education 550	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
311468	v.1	Reflective Teaching 525	2.0	12.5
311469	v.1	Theories of Learning 555	3.0	12.5
311470	v.1	Internship 525	35.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
311466	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Agriculture (Upper Secondary) 510	3.0	25.0
311723	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Upper Secondary) 520	3.0	25.0
311724	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- English (Upper Secondary) 530	3.0	25.0
311725	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Upper Secondary) 540	3.0	25.0
311726	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Upper Secondary) 550	3.0	25.0
311727	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Sciences (Upper Secondary) 560	3.0	25.0
311728	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570	3.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
311465	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Agriculture (Lower Secondary) 515	3.0	25.0
311730	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Lower Secondary) 525	3.0	25.0
311731	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- English (Lower Secondary) 535	3.0	25.0
311732	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Lower Secondary) 545	3.0	25.0
311733	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Lower Secondary) 555	3.0	25.0
311734	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Science (Lower Secondary) 565	3.0	25.0
311735	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Society and Environment (Lower Secondary) 575	3.0	25.0
311737	v.1	Curriculum and Instruction- Vocational Education and Training 595	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2010	Esperance Community College	Semester 1		Y
2010	Esperance Community College	Semester 2		Y
2010	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 1		Y
2010	Geraldton University Centre	Semester 2		Y
2010	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2		Y
2010	Pilbara TAFE Karratha	Semester 1		Y
2010	Pilbara TAFE Karratha	Semester 2		Y
2010	Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland	Semester 1		Y
2010	Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland	Semester 2		Y
2010	UWA Albany Centre	Semester 1		Y
2010	UWA Albany Centre	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.