Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Generalist)

Course 138GN (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof John Polesel

Contact

Education Student Centre

Level 2 Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	There is no further intake into this course The Melbourne Graduate School of Education has responded to the significant demand from schools for relatively short, intensive and flexible programs of professional development - programs which will enable participants to access the latest developments in research, policy and practice. In designing a program of studies to reflect the current professional development priorities for teachers in leadership positions in both government and non-government schools, the School has consulted closely with different organisations.
Objectives:	At the conclusion of the course, students should: deepen their knowledge and extend their understanding in the general area of educational thought and practice; acquire a substantial understanding of relevant theory and practice in particular areas of education pertinent to any specialisation in their course; improve their ability to present carefully reasoned and appropriately documented positions on matters of educational significance related to their chosen subjects; be acquainted with the range of expert writing and research on topics in the field of education; apply, to the resolution of practical situations in areas of education related to their studies, principles for action based on pertinent writings and research; be eligible, under particular specified conditions, for employment in designated positions within the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and in other schools communities; have an ongoing and deepening commitment to the study and practice of education; establish a sound basis for further studies in Education at the Masters level.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	To satisfy the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies course, a student must satisfactorily complete 100 points of coursework, selected from the pool of postgraduate-level subjects. Students are not required to undertake studies entirely in one particular area of specialisation.
Subject Options:	Some subjects within this course are also offered in external (online) or external (correspondence) mode of delivery. It is possible to undertake this course entirely in external mode of delivery providing students select subjects that are available in external mode of delivery. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90140 Curriculum Leadership and Management July 12.50 EDUC90139 Leading a Learning Community January, September 12.50 EDUC90138 Assessment & Develop. of Administrators June 25 EDUC90137 Personal and Interpersonal Processes January, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90126 School Effectiveness and Improvement January 12.50 483-829 Language and Language Acquisition Not offered in 2010 25 EDUC90278 The Psychology of Exceptional Learning March 12.50 EDUC90277 Prof Practice - Specific Learng Diff 1 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90276 Prof Practice Specific Learng Diff 2 Year Long 12.50 EDUC90287 Assessment and Program Implementation July 12.50 476-886 School-based Intervention Strategies Not offered in 2010 12.50 EDUC90195 Learning Disabilities: Literacy March 12.50 EDUC90194 Learning Disabilities: Numeracy August 12.50 EDUC90287 Assessment and Program Implementation July 12.50 EDUC90193 Classroom Strategies:Gifted Education March 12.50 EDUC90192 Understanding & Identifying Gifted Lrng March 12.50 EDUC90033 Cyber Culture and Education Semester 1 25 EDUC90034 Online Education and Training Semester 2 25 EDUC90013 Teaching With Information Technology Semester 2 25 485-833 Multimedia and the Web for Education Not offered in 2010 25 EDUC90004 Discrete Maths. & Maths. Modelling February 25 EDUC90003 Mathematical Statistics For Teachers July 25 EDUC90278 The Psychology of Exceptional Learning March 12.50 EDUC90264 Family-Professional Partnerships March 12.50 EDUC90290 Working with Challenging Behaviour July 12.50 EDUC90104 Second Language Assessment February 25 EDUC90341 Reading for Engagement and Comprehension July 12.50 EDUC90339 Engaging Students with Writing October 12.50 EDUC90338 Literacy Planning for Diverse Learners February 12.50 EDUC90346 Flexible Learning Environments Semester 1 25
Entry Requirements:	An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies if the applicant has: completed an approved degree and an approved teaching qualification; or completed an approved four-year teaching degree; or completed an approved equivalent qualification which is recognised by the Faculty as evidence of adequate preparation for the course and has a record of professional or teaching experience in a field and at a level acceptable to the School.
Core Participation Requirements:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes:	Not available
Links to further information:	http://www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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