Education (Middle Years) (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years)

Length

1 year full-time

Campuses

Shepparton, Distance Education

Course description

This course is aimed at prospective teachers who want to specialise in the middle years (Years 5 to 10). Applicants with appropriate undergraduate sub-majors/majors are also eligible to teach Years 11 and 12.

Content includes theoretical studies in teaching, learning and classroom management, and teaching methodology studies in curriculum areas relevant to primary and lower-to-middle years of secondary schooling. The course focuses on specialist training in teaching and learning approaches for adolescents and disengaged youth. LOTE is available as a non-core option at an additional cost.

Course structure

Studies are planned around three major areas - approaches to teaching and learning, methodology and curriculum, and practical teaching - with a combination of online distance learning and five weeks' face-to-face intensive block-mode classes.

Students have 45 days' supervised teaching practice in first and second semesters, and undertake 20 days' engagement in a school-based middle years project in Semester 1. They can undertake these activities in the Shepparton region, metropolitan Melbourne, or other Australian states or territories.

Subject details

Shepparton

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

VTAC. Late direct applications may be considered. For more infomation, call La Trobe's Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 or send an email to study@latrobe.edu.au

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $14,340 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places also available.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent, with double major, major or sub-major sequences in discipline studies relevant to the post-primary curriculum. It is desirable that applicants are qualified to teach in at least two post-primary disciplines acceptable to the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT); however, applicants with discipline studies in only one curriculum area are eligible to apply. For more information on acceptable disciplines, visit: www.vit.vic.edu.au (follow the links to Teacher Education and Specialist Area Guidelines).

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Additional information

Students are required to produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing the course.

Career opportunities

Roles for graduates may include primary or secondary teacher, middle years teacher, education officer, and student welfare officer.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).