Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
The School Leadership Area of Specialisation is available online.
LAN units from the Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages Specialisation are also available online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate of Education requires selection of a 60
credit points specialisation, either School Leadership or Teaching
English to Speakers of other Languages.
School Leadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAFA
Fee paying course
The specialist area in educational administration or educational
policy and administrative studies, School Leadership, covers the
knowledge, skills and values required of leaders in self-managing
schools. It focuses more on preparing school-based professionals
than academic researchers. The course content reflects promotion
criteria published by education systems, standards for school
leaders set by their professional associations and the literature on
school administration.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education, a three year degree and 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.
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience
may apply for special entry.
Professional Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
The course consists of 60 credit points (4 units) of study.
At least three specialist School Leadership units chosen from:
EPA5127 Leading the School Community 15
EPA5152 Leading for School Improvement 15
EPA5153 Managing Financial, Legal and Industrial
Matters in Schools
15
EPA5154 Leading School Staff 15
Students may select any approved Level 5/6 Education unit as
their fourth unit.
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages Area of
Specialisation
SPAAFB
Fee paying course
The specialist area in Teaching English to Speakers of other
Languages provides a specialist qualification for qualified
teachers interested in moving into the TESOL field. It is an award
which equips candidates to teach ESL students of all ages.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Education, a three year degree and 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.
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience
may apply for special entry.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
LAN units are available online.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
LAN units are available online.
The course consists of four units of study (4 x 15 = 60 Credit
Points).
At least three units chosen from:
LAN5171 Teaching ESL Learners 15
LAN5172 ESL Teaching Practice 15
LST5181 Understanding Language 15
LST5182 Using Language 15
Students may select any approved Level 5/6 Education unit as
their fourth unit.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES)
Course Code V56
Course Code H86
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate of Education is designed to allow
students to develop or enhance their skills and understandings in
particular areas of specialised study. Applicants are usually
expected to hold an appropriate degree or approved diploma.
Fee paying course.
The Graduate Certificate of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
is designed for primary teachers who wish to have a recognised
qualification to teach in Kindergarten and Pre-primary settings.
Students are required to adhere to the School of Education's
Professional Practice rules and Procedures which can be accessed
at: http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/ .
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 155