Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Generalist)

Course 138-GN (2008)

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

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Course Overview:	The Faculty 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 Faculty has consulted closely with the Victorian Department of Education and Training and, the Australian Principals Centre.
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. The mode of delivery for specific subjects is listed under each subject description. Students wishing to undertake subjects offered in external (online) mode of delivery should first check that they meet the requirements to study externally. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 482-807 Curriculum Leadership and Management Semester 2 12.50 482-809 Leading a Learning Community Semester 2, Summer 12.50 482-825 Assessment & Develop. of Administrators Semester 2 25 482-829 Personal and Interpersonal Processes Summer 12.50 482-848 Leading the Educational Organisation Not offered in 2008 25.000 482-892 School Effectiveness and Improvement Summer 12.50 482-832 Current Thinking About Thinking Semester 1 12.50 482-833 Designing a Thinking Curriculum Semester 2 12.50 483-635 Advanced Project Studies in the Arts Not offered in 2008 25.000 483-637 Researching Arts Education Semester 1 25 483-638 The Art of Visual Literacy 1 25.000 483-657 Education through the Arts Not offered in 2008 12.500 483-829 Language & Language Acquisition Semester 1, Semester 2 25 472-618 The Psychology of Exceptional Learning Semester 2 12.50 472-619 Prof Practice - Specific Learng Diff 1 Year Long 12.50 472-620 Prof Practice Specific Learng Diff 2 Year Long 12.50 472-604 Assessment and Program Implementation Semester 2 12.50 472-605 Inclusive Theories and Practices Not offered in 2008 12.500 476-886 School-based Intervention Strategies Semester 1 12.50 476-889 Learning Disabilities: Literacy Semester 1 12.50 476-890 Learning Disabilities: Numeracy Semester 2 12.50 466-850 Theories of Parenting and the Family Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-629 Family Centred Intervention Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-604 Assessment and Program Implementation Semester 2 12.50 472-605 Inclusive Theories and Practices Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-628 Working with Families and Professionals Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-630 Professional Practice Special Education1 Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-631 Professional Practice Special Education2 Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-640 Learning, Behaviour and ASD Not offered in 2008 12.50 472-641 Social Skills, Communication and ASD Not offered in 2008 12.50 472-607 Early Language Development Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-609 Professional Practice Hearing Impaired 1 Year Long 12.500 472-610 Professional Practice Hearing Impaired 2 Year Long 12.500 472-621 Audiology in Education Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-627 Research Project in Deafness Studies Semester 1, Semester 2 25 476-685 Administering Programs for the Gifted 2 12.500 476-892 Classroom Strategies:Gifted Education Semester 1 12.50 476-893 Understanding & Identifying Gifted Lrng Semester 1 12.50 485-602 Cyber Culture and Education Semester 1 25 485-601 Online Education and Training Semester 2 25 485-603 ICT & Learning:Research & Practice 2 25.000 485-829 Teaching With Information Technology Semester 2 25 485-833 Multimedia and the Web for Education Semester 1 25 485-869 Discrete Maths. & Maths. Modelling Semester 1 25 485-870 Mathematical Statistics For Teachers Semester 2 25 468-827 Human Resource Strategies Not offered in 2008 25.000 472-618 The Psychology of Exceptional Learning Semester 2 12.50 472-639 Family-Professional Partnerships Semester 1 12.50 472-601 Working with Challenging Behaviour Semester 2 12.50 472-634 Learning and Language Development 1 12.500 472-635 Disability and Social Development 1 12.500 472-654 Deafness and Language: Intervention 1 Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-655 Deafness and Language: Intervention 2 Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-656 Supporting the Deaf Child:Home & School Not offered in 2008 12.500 472-657 Deafness, Identity and Learning Not offered in 2008 12.500 483-620 Second Language Assessment Semester 1 25 482-616 The Thinking Curriculum-Theory & Prac Not offered in 2008 25 460-649 Teaching Shakespeare the RSC way Summer 12.50 460-650 Shakespeare in Classroom and Community Semester 1 12.50 460-651 Shakespeare and Dramatic Pedagogy Semester 2 12.50 460-652 Implementing Dramatic Processes Semester 2 12.50 460-621 Reading for Engagement and Comprehension Semester 2 12.50 460-622 Oral Language for Literacy and Learning Semester 1 12.50 460-623 Engaging Students with Writing Semester 2 12.50 460-624 Literacy Planning for Diverse Learners Semester 1 12.50 476-696 Project in Literacy Intervention Semester 1 25 460-616 Flexible Learning Environments Semester 1 25 472-649 Counselling in Educational Settings 1 Semester 1 12.50 472-650 Counselling in Educational Settings 2 Semester 2 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 Faculty.
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:	http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au

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