Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Plus 60 credit points (4 units) selected from:
EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in Special
Education 15
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
And 30 credit points (2 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education
units.
* This unit can be taken as an independent study unit focused on
learning difficulties.
Literacy Education Area of Specialisation
SPAAFG
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.
Core Units
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
LAN5000 Teaching, Assessing and Improving Writing 15
LAN5001 Teaching Reading: Theory, Comprehension and
Skills
15
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: Processes,
Development, Difficulties
15
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education
units.
School Leadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAFD
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Core Units
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected 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
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education
units.
Special Education Area of Specialisation
SPAAFF
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Core Units
EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in
Special Education
15
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected from:
EDU5174 Instructional Design for Special Education 15
EDU5477 Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness
in Special Education
15
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU6188 Independent Study * 15
Plus 30 credit points (2 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education
units.
* This unit can be taken as an independent study unit focused on
special education.
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages Area of
Specialisation
SPAAFC
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Core Units
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected from:
LAN5171 Teaching ESL Learners 15
LAN5172 ESL Teaching Practice 15
LST5181 Understanding Language 15
LST5182 Using Language 15
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education
units.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Course Code 589
The Doctor of Philosophy focuses on research and the preparation
of a thesis which is a significant contribution to knowledge within
a field of study. The Doctor of Philosophy does not include any
coursework and is completed by thesis only. Potential candidates
are advised to check the web pages for the School of Education
research centres to identify the School’s research strengths and
priorities.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 167