Education (Middle Years) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years)
Length
One year full-time.
The course is offered by flexible delivery - 5 weeks on campus (2 x 2 + 1 week block sessions), supported by online learning.
Campuses
Distance Education, Shepparton
Course description
This is a postgraduate course for intending teachers who wish to specialise in the Middle Years (Years 5 to 10). It is delivered by a combination of on-line distance learning and 5 weeks of face-to-face intensive classes in 3 blocks. Graduates will be qualified to teach in primary and secondary schools but will be specialists in the middle years. The course includes theoretical studies in teaching, learning and classroom management, and teaching methodology studies in curriculum areas relevant to primary and the lower to middle years of secondary schooling.
There is a focus on specialist training in teaching and learning approaches for the needs of adolescents and disengaged youth. LOTE is available as a non-core option at an additional cost. The 45 days of supervised teaching practice and 20 days of engagement in a school based project may be undertaken either in the Shepparton region, metropolitan Melbourne or other states or territories in Australia. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Course structure
The course consists of 120 credit points of study and is delivered by a combination of intensive block mode classes and on-line learning. Studies are planned around three major areas: approaches to teaching and learning, methodology and curriculum and practical teaching. There is teaching practice in each of first and second semesters together with a school-based Middle Years Project which is conducted in Semester 1.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative fee (2010): $12,770 (per 120 credit points).
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
There may be some additional costs ranging from $50 - $150 for course materials and/or extra curricula activities.
Prerequisites
Applicants must hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent with double major, major or sub-major sequences in discipline studies that are relevant to the post-primary curriculum. To ensure maximum career opportunities, it is desirable that graduates are qualified to teach in at least two post-primary subject disciplines. These discipline studies from the applicant's degree/s must be acceptable to the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Applicants with discipline studies in only one post-primary curriculum area are eligible to apply. Further information on eligibility for teaching methods can be found at www.vit.vic.edu.au/ (follow the links to Teacher Education and Specialist Area Guidelines).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students are required to produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing the course.
Career opportunities
Teacher - Secondary, Teacher - Primary, Education, Education Officer, Student Welfare
Professional recognition
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/education/courses_pg.htm
Contact information
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Shepparton Campus: Education Course Administration Office (03) 5833 2589; email: education@latrobe.edu.au; www.latrobe.edu.au/education
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover