Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

ADVANCED STANDING
Students who have satisfactorily completed an approved
introductory course in tertiary teaching can be given advanced
standing for the one non core unit in this course.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
The course assumes a high level of self-direction in learning.
Participants are required to analyze and evaluate their own
professional learning needs and the needs of their institutions and
disciplines; decide appropriate outcomes; and plan the most
effective program for learning. This will often lead to very
different pathways, using a variety of self-selected locations.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Each of the three core units in the course are supported by a series
of workshops conducted on Saturdays. In addition, a miniconference
is held each semester, with participants coming
together to share their learning.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course consists of four 15 credit point units (total 60 credit
points) and is offered on a part-time basis. Students will normally
take one unit each semester. Each unit has a strong focus on selfdirected
learning and critical reflection based on the participants’
own work experience.
Core Units
EDU4255 Teaching for Effective Learning 15
EDU4256 Assessment of Learning 15
EDU4257 Action Learning Project 15
The fourth unit is chosen in consultation with the coordinator and
will normally be selected from a suite of units in E-Learning.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BEHAVIOUR
MANAGEMENT
Course Code F86
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Management has been
developed in conjunction with practising teachers and
professionals working with at risk youth. The course offers an
opportunity for teachers and professionals working in a nonschool
context, to further develop skills, knowledge and
professional networks in behaviour management.
The course is practical and focuses on developing skills in
working with young people, especially those presenting difficult
behaviour, with a view to supporting them on pathways to
responsible behaviour. The Graduate Certificate offers in-service
teachers and those working with youth an opportunity to critically
assess current trends in classroom management, challenge
personal and system wide assumptions about student behaviour,
as well as enhance skills in dealing with challenging behaviours.
The Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Management comprises a
total of 60 credit points (4 x 15 credit points) and is only available
on a part time basis. Students will normally study one unit each
semester and complete the course over a 2-year period.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate normally provides entry
and 60 credit points of advanced standing in the Master of
Education by Coursework (Course code N47/H08).
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience
may apply for special entry.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Education or a three year degree and a Graduate
Diploma of Education or equivalent. Teachers are encouraged to
apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for professional learning
programs in which they have participated or presented.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education: Behaviour
Management, a student will be required to complete four units (4
x 15 = 60 credit points) from the units listed below, including the
core units EDU5000 and EDU5001.
Core Units
EDU5000 Changing Practice in Classroom Management 15
EDU5001 Success with Challenging Youth 15
Elective Units
OR any other level 5 or 6 unit approved by the Course
Coordinator
EDU6188 Independent Study 15
EDU6189 Independent Study 15
EDU5121 Professional Learning 1 15
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
Course Code N66
Course Code F10
The Graduate Certificate of Education requires the equivalent of
one semester of full-time study and is designed to allow students
to develop or enhance their skills and understandings in particular
areas of specialised study. Completion of the Graduate
Certificate of Education normally provides entry and 60 credit
points advanced standing in the coursework Master of Education.
Areas of specialisation are available in the following :
• School Leadership
• Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Students should note the “Unit Set” code listed under each
specialist area. This code should be quoted on Enrolment and
Unit Selection forms where appropriate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are usually expected to hold an appropriate 4 year
Bachelor of Education degree or 3 year degree and Diploma of
Education.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
154 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008