Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

Applicants are usually expected to hold initial teaching
qualifications, an appropriate degree or approved diploma.
The specialised area in the Graduate Certificate of Education,
Learning Difficulties is intended for trained teachers to prepare
them for supporting students with specific needs in either a
regular classroom or in a special education facility.
The special education course provides studies of both a theoretical
and practical nature. Within this stream, teachers will enhance
their skills in assessing and planning for students with diverse
abilities. This will provide both regular class teachers and those
who work in special education support facilities with the skills to
organise effective programs for all children in their classes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Education, three year degree and Graduate Diploma
of Education, or equivalent. Formal teaching qualifications are
essential. Teachers are encouraged to apply for Recognition of
Prior Learning for professional learning programs in which they
have participated or presented.
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience
may apply for special entry.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
In consultation with the Course Coordinator, students are required
to have a total of 60 credit points to complete the course.
Core Units
EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in 15
Special Education
EDU5174 Instructional Design for Special Education 15
EDU5477 Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness
in Special Education
15
Elective Units
Select 15CP from:
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU6188 Independent Study 15
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, 15
Development, Difficulties
MAE5103 How Children Learn Mathematics: Processes,
Development, Difficulties
15
Western Australia College of Teaching. Intending applicants
should visit the WACOT website to ensure they will be eligible
for registration upon completion of the course.
http://www.collegeofteaching.wa.edu.au/member_policy.html
Please note that registration requirements across all States of
Australia vary and therefore applicants should refer to the relevant
State Registration body for registration guidelines.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor degree
(UG1) or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary
institution may apply for a place in the Graduate Diploma of
Education (Early Childhood Studies).
Selection is made on the basis of academic qualifications.
Application may be made prior to the completion of the first
degree course.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students must undertake and clear a CrimTrac prior to entering
schools and agree to adhere to the School's Rules and Regulations
in relation to professional practice.
http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/.
In addition students will be required to meet requirements of the '
Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004'.
http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/Employees/default.htm.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
A total of 120 credit points is required to complete this course.
Semester 1
EAH4101 Expressive Arts and Humanities 1 12
ECS4121 ECS Education 1 12
LAN4104 ECS Language Education 1 12
MSC4101 ECS Mathematics, Science and Technology 12
Education 1
PPA4140 ECS First Professional Practice GDEd 12
Semester 2
EAH4201 (ECS) Expressive Arts and Humanities 2 10
ECL4301 Language and Education Studies 10
ECS4122 ECS Education 2 10
MSC4102 ECS Mathematics, Science and Technology 10
Education 2
PPA4430 ECS Final Professional Practice GDEd 20
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES)
Course Code 282
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
course provides appropriate teacher preparation for persons who
have obtained a Bachelor degree from a university or an
equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and
who seek employment as Early Childhood educators in a range of
settings including, kindergarten, pre-primary and junior primary
classrooms, which cater for children in the 3-8 years age range.
This course offers a qualification to be eligible to teach. In order
to teach in Western Australia applicants need to register with the
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION
(MIDDLE YEARS OF SCHOOLING)
Course Code M91
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Middle Years of Schooling)
provides a credential to teach young adolescents in upper primary
schools, lower secondary schools, purpose-built middle schools
and district high schools. This one year, full-time course is
offered on Joondalup campus and is available to people who have
obtained a relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification
from an approved tertiary institution. It incorporates innovative
approaches to teacher education, and integrates coursework with
152 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007