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

GradDipEd(Curtin)

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/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is of one year full-time study, and part-time study is possible on a limited basis.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

Applications to be made to the - Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, PO Box 363, Nedlands WA 6009. Overseas studens apply directly to Curtin's International Office.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
5416	v.7	Ed 543 - Field Experience S1	1.5	12.5
5417	v.5	Ed 566 - Curriculum and Evaluation	1.5	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.3	Ed 510 - Aboriginal and Multicultural Education	2.5	12.5
5418	v.8	Ed 544 - Field Experience S2	1.5	12.5
5836	v.5	Ed 520 - Technology in Education	1.5	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	1.5	12.5
5871	v.3	Ed 571 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Business	1.5	12.5
5872	v.4	Ed 572 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Information and Communication Technology	1.5	12.5
5873	v.3	Ed 573 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - English	1.5	12.5
5874	v.3	Ed 574 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Mathematics	1.5	12.5
5875	v.3	Ed 575 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Science	1.5	12.5
5876	v.3	Ed 576 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Society and Environment	1.5	12.5
5878	v.4	Ed 578 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE	1.5	12.5
10113	v.3	Ed 579 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Agricultural Science	1.5	12.5
10114	v.7	Ed 511 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Teaching English as a Second Language	1.5	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	1.5	12.5
5881	v.3	Ed 581 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Business	1.5	12.5
5882	v.4	Ed 582 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Information and Communication Technology	1.5	12.5
5883	v.3	Ed 583 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - English	1.5	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	1.5	12.5
5886	v.3	Ed 586 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Physical Science	1.5	12.5
5888	v.4	Ed 588 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - LOTE	1.5	12.5
5889	v.3	Ed 589 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Economics	1.5	12.5
5890	v.3	Ed 590 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Geography	1.5	12.5
5891	v.3	Ed 591 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - History	1.5	12.5
10112	v.3	Ed 592 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Agricultural Science	1.5	12.5
13468	v.3	Ed 569 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Teaching English as a Second Language	1.5	12.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	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.

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

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/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability The course is of one year full-time study, and part-time study is possible on a limited basis.

Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note Applications to be made to the - Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, PO Box 363, Nedlands WA 6009. Overseas studens apply directly to Curtin's International Office.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1