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La Trobe University
University Handbook 2008

Graduate Teacher Education Programs

Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) – Bendigo (RGES), Melbourne (Bundoora) (EDGES), Mildura (EGESM)

The course enables graduates to be accredited for secondary teaching with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and therefore eligible for employment in government and private schools in Victoria, as well as educational institutions interstate and overseas. The course is also a preparation for the teaching of adults. Applicants should enjoy working with people and have a strong commitment to academic excellence.

Duration

The course commences in February each year at Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo campuses and is normally undertaken by full-time study for one academic year or part-time over two or three years. The course will commence in July at the Mildura campus subject to sufficient demand.

Admission requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree or equivalent with sequences of studies in relevant units that satisfy the prerequisites specified for the particular teaching method. This is normally at least a sub-major in each of two recognised subject areas taught in secondary schools. In addition, competence in English is required. Please refer to the English requirement below.

English requirement

Applicants who do not have a satisfactory result in any standard Year 12 English subject in Australia (including applicants with overseas qualifications) are required to have a score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least 7.0 overall, with no individual band (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) of less than 6.5. Failure to obtain either a suitable IELTS result, or an exemption from the IELTS test, will mean that an application will not be considered.

IELTS test information and application processes

Details about the IELTS test and IELTS testing centres can be obtained from www.ielts.org/, including the contact details for testing centres in Melbourne and in other places in Australia and overseas. These centres are independent of La Trobe University.

Students with a satisfactory IELTS result must provide the course selection officer with their VTAC ID number and contact details when they supply evidence of their IELTS score. These applicants will be required to complete an interview to assess their capacity to use spoken English in the Graduate Diploma in Education course, including teaching practice placements.

Special requirements

The Victorian Department of Education and Training requires a satisfactory criminal record check for all teacher education students undertaking practicum requirements in Victorian Department of Education and Training schools. It is expected that equivalent requirements will exist for all other Victorian schools. Students upon first enrolling in teacher education courses will be required to complete a ‘Working with Children Check’ form available at Australia Post offices. Students must provide a certified copy of their valid Working with Children card prior to undertaking teaching placements. Confirmation of a criminal record may jeopardise a student’s ability to gain access to a suitable, or any, practicum placement(s) and may therefore delay or prevent completion of the course.

Application procedures

Local candidates must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) by 30 September. Late applications (at an additional cost) close mid-November. Application forms are provided in the VTAC Guide (available from newsagents) or via the VTAC Infonet: www.vtac.edu.au

Selection Criteria: Priority for selection to a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) will be given to those with higher Grade Point Averages (GPAs) that correspond to competitive entry for each of the available teaching methods. Students wishing to maximise their options for selection to programs through VTAC are encouraged to indicate preferences for both Commonwealth Supported and Fee-paying places.

Late direct applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

An information meeting for prospective candidates is held in late August or early September each year. Details will be available on the Faculty of Education website: www.latrobe.edu.au/education

Course structure

The course consists of 120 credit points and is planned around three major areas of study:

  1. approaches to teaching and learning
  2. methodology and curriculum, and
  3. practical teaching.

There are two 14-week semesters of university-based work, including nine weeks of school teaching and further supervised school experience.

A pass in all components of all units of enrolment and 80% attendance is required for successful completion of the award.

Core units (20 credit points)

Teaching period Unit title Unit code
TE-SEM-1 Context of Learning EDU4COL
TE-SEM-1 Teaching Practice and Skills EDU4TPS
TE-SEM-2 Issues in Secondary Education EDU4SEI
TE-SEM-2 Teaching Practice and Models EDU4TPM

Plus two teaching method units from those listed below:

Teaching methods offered at the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Each teaching method has a total value of 20 credit points.

Teaching period Unit title Unit code
TE-SEM-1 VET Teaching Method# EDU4VM1
TE-SEM-1 Methods of Teaching (Technology)# EDU4MTT
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Biology Teaching Method EDU4BIA
and
EDU4BIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Chemistry Teaching Method EDU4CHA
and
EDU4CHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Drama Teaching Method EDU4DMA
and
EDU4DMB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 English Teaching Method EDU4EGA
and
EDU4EGB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 ESL Teaching Method EDU4TSA
and
EDU4TSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 History Teaching Method EDU4HIA
and
EDU4HIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Humanities Teaching Method EDU4HUA
and
EDU4HUB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Information Technology Teaching Method EDU4ITA
and
EDU4ITB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 LOTE Teaching Method EDU4LOA
and
EDU4LOB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Mathematics Teaching Method EDU4MAA
and
EDU4MAB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Media Studies Teaching Method EDU4MSA
and
EDU4MSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Physics Teaching Method EDU4PHA
and
EDU4PHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Psychology Teaching Method EDU4SYA
and
EDU4SYB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Science Teaching Method EDU4SCA
and
EDU4SCB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Student Welfare Method EDU4SWA
and
EDU4SWB
  • Key: # VET Teaching Method and Technology Method include vacation classes.
Teaching methods available at the Bendigo Campus

All students enrol in two teaching methods. Methods offered in any given year will depend upon available staff and student numbers. Quotas may apply in some areas. LOTE Teaching Method, Visual Art Method 1 and 2 are normally taken as a pair to constitute a double method. VET Teaching Method and Methods of Teaching (Technology) will be timetabled in block mode during weekends or holiday periods over the semester.

Each teaching method has a total value of 20 credit points.

Teaching period Unit title Unit code
TE-SEM-1 VET Teaching Method # EDU4VM1
TE-SEM-2 Methods of Teaching (Technology)# EDU4MTT
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Biology Teaching Method EDU4BIA
and
EDU4BIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Business Studies Teaching Method EDU4BSA
and
EDU4BSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Chemistry Teaching Method EDU4CHA
and
EDU4CHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 English Teaching Method EDU4EGA
and
EDU4EGB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Geography Teaching Method EDU4GEA
and
EDU4GEB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 History Teaching Method EDU4HIA
and
EDU4HIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Humanities Teaching Method EDU4HUA
and
EDU4HUB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 LOTE Teaching Method# EDU4LOA
and
EDU4LOB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Mathematics Teaching Method EDU4MAA
and
EDU4MAB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Outdoor Education Teaching Method EDU4OEA
and
EDU4OEB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Physics Teaching Method EDU4PHA
and
EDU4PHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Psychology Teaching Method EDU4SYA
and
EDU4SYB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Science Teaching Method EDU4SCA
and
EDU4SCB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Environmental Science Teaching Method EDU4EVA
and
EDU4EVB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 ESL Teaching Method1 EDU4TSA
and
EDU4TSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Health Education Teaching Method EDU4HLA
and
EDU4HLB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Information Technology Teaching Method EDU4ITA
and
EDU4ITB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Media Studies Teaching Method EDU4MSA
and
EDU4MSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Physical Education Teaching Method EDU4PEA
and
EDU4PEB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Visual Arts Method 1 EDU4V1A
and
EDU4V1B
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Visual Arts Method 2 EDU4V2A
and
EDU4V2B
  • Key: # LOTE Teaching Method, VET Teaching Method and Technology Method include vacation classes.
  • 1 Not offered in 2008.

Additional methods may be offered in conjunction with other campuses or another institution.

Teaching methods available at the Mildura Campus

All students enrol in two teaching methods. Methods offered in any given year will depend upon available staff and student numbers. Quotas may apply in some areas. Each teaching method has a total value of 20 credit points.

Teaching period Unit title Unit code
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Biology Teaching Method EDU4BIA
and
EDU4BIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Business Studies Teaching Method EDU4BSA
and
EDU4BSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Chemistry Teaching Method EDU4CHA
and
EDU4CHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 English Teaching Method EDU4EGA
and
EDU4EGB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Geography Teaching Method EDU4GEA
and
EDU4GEB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 History Teaching Method EDU4HIA
and
EDU4HIB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Humanities Teaching Method EDU4HUA
and
EDU4HUB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Mathematics Teaching Method EDU4MAA
and
EDU4MAB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Physics Teaching Method EDU4PHA
and
EDU4PHB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Psychology Teaching Method EDU4SYA
and
EDU4SYB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Science Teaching Method EDU4SCA
and
EDU4SCB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Environmental Science Teaching Method EDU4EVA
and
EDU4EVB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Health Education Teaching Method EDU4HLA
and
EDU4HLB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Media Studies Teaching Method EDU4MSA
and
EDU4MSB
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Visual Arts Method 1 EDU4V1A
and
EDU4V1B
TE-SEM-1
and
TE-SEM-2		 Visual Arts Method 2 EDU4V2A
and
EDU4V2B

Additional methods may be offered in conjunction with other campuses or another institution.

A full description of units, including the unit name, unit code, credit points, campus/location, unit coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites, and readings, appears at the end of this chapter. For the most recent descriptions of units, students should access the unit database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public

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