Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL)

Course 138-TE (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

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Faculty of Education Student Centre
Course Overview: The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL) is designed for people who are already qualified to teach in Australia but do not have qualifications in teaching English as a second language (TESOL) and wish to obtain an initial formal qualification in the specialisation of TESOL. This course is also designed for international students seeking training in the teaching of languuages for employment outside Australia. In combination with an initial teaching qualification, the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL) is recognised as an approved course of study for appointment and promotion to tagged positions within the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Objectives: The course aims to upgrade and/or retrain teachers in TESOL in the primary, secondary and adult education sectors. More specifically, it is intended that graduates should be able to:
  • identify the principles and approaches to teaching and learning English as a second language (TESOL) ;
  • understand and apply current TESOL methodologies;
  • apply strategies for recognising students requiring TESOL tuition and analyse their learning needs;
  • understand the nature and form of the English or target language;
  • demonstrate competence in the management of TESOL programs and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students are required to complete four compulsory subjects and one elective subject.
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Elective subjects

Other elective subjects may be negotiated with approval of the lecturer in charge.

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Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL) 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 Faculty.

Additional entrance requirement:

  • a high degree of proficiency in English.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: International students must replace the compulsory subject, 483-830 Professional Practice: TESOL, with 483-642 Professional Practice: TESOL (International), except where the Program Co-ordinator approves enrolment in 483-830 Professional Practice: TESOL. International students who do not intend to teach in Australia may replace the compulsory subject, 483-603 Innovation and Change in Language Education, with a 25 point subject from the list of language and literacy electives above. International students are encouraged to seek advice from the Program Co-Ordiantor in regard to subject selection so as to select the most appropriate subjects for their needs.Teachers with a recent recognized initial or pre-service qualification in TESOL who wish to update and extend their knowledge and skills may apply to the Melbourne Education Student Centre for permission to replace 483-829 Language and Language Acquisition and 483-888 Methodology and Curriculum Design:TESOL with 37.5 points of approved subjects focusing on language and literacy education.

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