Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Completion of the Graduate Certificate normally provides entry
and four units advanced standing in the Master of Education by
Coursework (Course code N47/H08).
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.
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 - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education: Literacy
Education, a student will be required to complete four units (4 x
15 = 60 credit points) from the units listed below, including the
core units LAN5000 and LAN5001.
Core Units
LAN5000 Teaching, Assessing and Improving Writing 15
LAN5001 Teaching Reading: Theory, Comprehension and
Skills
15
NOTE: It may be possible to substitute Core Units in
consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Elective Units
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: Processes,
Development, Difficulties
(This is strongly recommended for all students)
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU5000 Changing Practice in Classroom Management 15
EDU5001 Success with Challenging Youth 15
EDU6188 Independent Study 15
EDU6189 Independent Study 15
EDU5121 Professional Learning 1 15
Or any other appropriate level units in consultation with the
Course Coordinator.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
Course Code Q18
Course Code H85
The Graduate Certificate of Education requires one semester of
full-time study or its part-time equivalent, and 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 initial teaching
qualifications, an appropriate degree or approved diploma.
15
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 modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
In consultation with the Course Coordinator, students are required
to have a total of 60 credit points to complete the course. Some
units are available on line.
Core Units
EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in
Special Education
15
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,
Development, Difficulties
15
MAE5103 How Children Learn Mathematics: Processes,
Development, Difficulties
15
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES)
Course Code S19
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
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
from Kindergarten to Year Three of the primary school.
The course is available in full time and part time mode on Mount
Lawley campus. Periods of Professional Practice require a fulltime
commitment.
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