Postgraduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention

Course 610AA (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: 50 credit points taken over 6 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof John Munro

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview: The Postgraduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention consists of two 25 point subjects and is completed over one year on a part-time basis. The course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only, normally through sponsorship by the Catholic Education Office.
Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to :
  • demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of literacy intervention programs for young children in the first two years of schooling;
  • make effective use of the finding of writings and research in literacy intervention; have a depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in literacy intervention related professional situations;
  • demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of literacy and intervention theory and practice.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students complete two subjects
Subject Options: Students are required to complete two 25 -point compulsory subjects
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Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Postgraduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention if the applicant has:
  • completed to a standard satisfactory to the Faculty, a degree and an approved teaching qualification from a university or tertiary institution approved by the Faculty; or
  • completed to a standard satisfactory to the Faculty, a four year teaching qualification from a university or tertiary institution approved by the Faculty; or
  • completed at a standard satisfactory for the Faculty, a degree or diploma in a social or human science discipline from a university or tertiary institution approved by the Faculty; or
  • completed an equivalent qualification which is recognised by the Faculty as evidence of adequate preparation for the course; or
  • has achieved a record of professional experience in Literacy education acceptable to the Faculty.
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: www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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