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Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus and Shepparton campus

	Introduction
	What are the admission requirements?
	General
	Police Check
	How do I apply for the course?
	How long is the course and how is it offered?
	What do I have to do to complete the course?
	What are the method areas?
	What does the course cost?
	What is the English Proficiency Requirement?
	Further Information
	Links to other courses offered at:
	Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
	Albury-Wodonga campus
	Mildura campus
	Shepparton campus

This course qualifies graduates to teach in primary schools in Victoria and other states of Australia, as well as many overseas countries.

The program is designed around the general theme of understanding, explaining and improving the practice of teaching and learning. Theory will arise out of, and be integrated with, practice wherever possible. Many activities will be conducted in small groups to create greater opportunities for participation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a university degree acceptable to the Employment Assessment Unit of the Department of Education, Employment and Training in Victoria and appropriate tertiary study in subject areas suitable for teaching in secondary schools. Applicants wishing to do a LOTE method must have completed a third year advanced university course in their language or be able to provide evidence of equivalent ability.

Police record check
All students enrolling in the Graduate Diploma will be required to complete a Victorian Police `Consent To Check and Release Form'.

Application

Applications for Australian residents are made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) using the standard VTAC application form. The VTAC Guide Book and application can be obtained from newsagents. Information can be obtained and applications submitted via the VTAC Web site: www.vtac.edu.au

Applications for International students are made through the International Programs Office of the University.

For applicants from a non-English speaking background English proficiency scores of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575 are required.

Duration

The course duration is 40 weeks, including 9 weeks of teaching practice, beginning in mid-February and running until mid-November. Semester breaks coincide with term breaks in primary schools. All classes are taught on campus during the day in Bundoora, some weekend and evening classes may be timetabled for the Shepparton course.

Part-time program

Limited part-time places are available. Part-time candidates attend a course of study and undertake practical teaching experience over two years. They are expected to attend classes and other formal activities for approximately three days a week during each semester in addition to practical teaching experience. Students are required to take the Theory and Practice of Education subject and take either the mathematics or English method subject in the first year. Part-time students are also expected to complete half of their teaching practice in the first year. All activities are during normal working hours. Primary part-time students are members of the primary full-time course.

Course Structure

This course has a total of 120 credit points. EDU40PLO (LOTE method) (5 credit points) is an optional additional method and can be taken by those with the appropriate undergraduate qualifications in the Language Other than English.

A pass in all components of all subjects is required for successful completion of the degree.

Method Areas

• Issues in Education (Theory and Practice of Education):

This is the lecture/seminar series which covers the areas of educational philosophy, sociology, psychology, curriculum design and the development of classroom management and teaching skills.

• Methods of Teaching:

Covers all the method areas of the primary curriculum: English, mathematics, science, technology, studies of society and environment, visual and performing arts, and physical education and health.

Languages other than English (LOTE) is available for students with appropriate qualifications.

• Teaching Practice:

  Students undertake nine weeks of supervised teaching practice in a variety of schools and at different levels.

Cost

For Australian students the course is HECS liable. Austudy applies for students who are eligible. Students are also required to pay the University General Service Fee.

Overseas students pay an international fee.

English Proficiency requirement

To apply for postgraduate education courses you must either:

• have a satisfactory pass in any standard Year 12 English in Australia; or
• have sat The University Test of English as a Second Language (UTESL); or
• have received an official exemption from the UTESL test from your first preference.

If you do not have a satisfactory pass in any standard Year 12 English in Australia, you must either arrange to sit the UTESL or you must contact your first preference to request an exemption from the test. You are advised to contact this institution prior to the second testing session (29 November) in case you are required to sit the test. If you are not granted an exemption and you fail to sit the test, you will be ineligible for selection.

The University Test of English as a Second Language (UTESL)
If you do not have a satisfactory result in any standard Year 12 English in Australia (including applicants with overseas qualifications), or if you have not received official exemption from the University Test of English as a Second Language from the institution of your first preference, you must enrol for this written test of reading, writing and listening skills. If you fail to sit the test, you will not be considered for selection. There are two sitting dates conducted by the Language Testing Research Centre at The University of Melbourne.

Contacts

For further information please contact the course administrator:

Mrs Beverley Macfarlane
Phone: (61 3) 9479 2307
Fax: (61 3) 9479 3070
e-mail: b.macfarlane@latrobe.edu.au

or the course Convenor:

Dr Peta Heywood
Phone: : (61 3) 9479 2641
Fax: (61 3) 9479 3070
e-mail: p.heywood@latrobe.edu.au


The postal address:
School of Educational Studies
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086

International Students are welcome to contact the above people for course information but should also contact the

International Programs Office
La Trobe University
Victoria, Australia 3086
Phone: 61 3 9479 1199
Fax: 61 3 9479 3660

E-mail: international@latrobe.edu.au