Course code: C07103
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Education
Abbreviation: GradDipEd
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor
Peter Aubusson
Course fee: HECS (local); $6,900 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Overview
Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Course duration
Course structure
Course program
Assessment
Other information

Overview

This course has seven major areas of study: English; English/English as a Second Language; Mathematics; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Science; Technical and Applied Studies; and Visual Arts.

The Graduate Diploma in Education course is designed for graduates of universities or those with equivalent qualifications, who wish to prepare for secondary school teaching. The course aims to produce teachers who are reflective in their practice, are able to cope with the changing nature of teaching, have interpersonal skills, are able to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice, and have a commitment to lifelong learning. Interviews may be part of the selection procedure.

Students who have had their undergraduate degrees approved by the NSW Department of Education and Training and who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Education, are eligible for employment in government schools in New South Wales. The NSW Department of Education and Training assesses undergraduate qualifications for Australian citizens/permanent residents only. International students are therefore unable to assume eligibility for employment on the basis of completing the Graduate Diploma in Education.

Admission requirements

You must elect to undertake studies in the area in which you have academic qualifications at degree level. Admission to the Mathematics major requires at least two years' prior study in mathematics (preferably a full major). Admission to the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) major requires a degree in Human Movement Studies or equivalent, including studies in health. Admission to the Science major requires two years' study in one Science discipline and one year's study in one other, provided that Physics and/or Chemistry are included. Admission to the Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) strand requires a degree in industrial design, computing, engineering or equivalent; including study in a second TAS subject area. For admission requirements for the English and Visual Arts Strands, contact the Faculty,

English requirements

If you are short-listed for the Graduate Diploma in Education course, and you have studied at a university in a country where English is not the first language you are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language with a score of at least 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). An equivalent score on the TOEFL/TWE test is acceptable if you are from a country where IELTS is not readily available

Advanced standing

Students who have successfully completed initial teacher education subjects at other institutions may apply for exemptions from equivalent parts of the course. Applications should be accompanied by documentation and may be submitted after enrolment

Course duration

The full-time Graduate Diploma of Education course lasts for one year. It may be taken over a longer period on a part-time basis

Course structure

The course structure comprises Curriculum Studies, Education Studies and Practicum.

Curriculum Studies are available in these secondary school strands: English; English/English as a Second Language; Mathematics; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Science; Technical and Applied Studies; and Visual Arts. These strands aim to develop the professional knowledge, skills and values needed by an effective educator in your key learning area.

Education Studies provide research-based studies of educational theory and practice as a basis for professional decision making in the school context. These subjects draw upon the foundation education disciplines of psychology, sociology and philosophy as well as addressing the education of students with special needs.

The Practicum or professional experience component includes both campus-based and field-based experiences. Overall, this course offers extensive, structured and closely supported experiences of secondary school teaching in different settings

Course program

Education Studies
023001 Psychology of Secondary Students 6cp
023124 Professional Practice in the Secondary School 6cp

Practicum
023122 Professional Practice in PDHPE 1 6cp
or
023133 Professional Practice in Science 1 6cp
or
023120 Professional Practice in Mathematics 1 6cp
or
023129 Professional Practice in Technical and Applied Studies 1 6cp
or
023008 Professional Practice in English 1 6cp
or
023010 Professional Practice in Visual Arts 1 6cp

Education Studies
023138 Social and Philosophical Aspects of Secondary Education 6cp
023137 Professional Practice in Catering for Difference and Special Needs 6cp

Practicum
023123 Professional Practice in PDHPE 2 6cp
or
023134 Professional Practice in Science 2 6cp
or
023121 Professional Practice in Mathematics 2 6cp
or
023130 Professional Practice in Technical and Applied Studies 2 6cp
023009 Professional Practice in English 2 6cp
or
023013 Professional Practice in English as a Second Language 6cp
or
023011 Professional Practice in Visual Arts 2 6cp

Assessment

Assessment in the course focuses on the competencies needed for effective teaching and intelligent professional practice in the secondary school. Accordingly, it is criterion-referenced. It encompasses a range of assessment tasks, both written and practical, requiring the application of research findings and theoretical understandings to educational practice

Other information

For further information about this course, contact:

telephone (02) 9514 5621
email teached.office@uts.edu.au