Education (Secondary) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This accredited course provides studies in preparation for teaching of secondary school students. Students complete a combination of theoretical and practical studies and select two teaching methods in specialist areas of the secondary curriculum (dependent on undergraduate majors/sub-majors).
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this teacher education course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria.
Course structure
The course comprises 120 credit points and is centred on three major areas: approaches to teaching and learning, methodology, and curriculum and practical teaching. It includes 45 days' supervised practical experience in schools and up to 15 days' supervised fieldwork. Teaching practice is normally divided into two blocks over first and second semesters.
Contact hours
Approximately 9 hours per week plus teaching practice and fieldwork.
Subject details
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.
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/postgraduatesFor details on Victorian Government scholarships, visit: www.teaching.vic.gov.au
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with major or sub-major sequences in subjects appropriate to two post-primary curriculum studies. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) requires a major study or statement of equivalence. For more information on eligibility for teaching methods, follow links to Teacher Education and Specialist Area Guidelines at: www.vit.vic.edu.au
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students must obtain a Working With Children Check prior to commencing.
Career opportunities
Graduates can seek employment in secondary schools and other educational settings.
Professional recognition
Graduates can be accredited for secondary teaching with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), and are eligible for employment in government and private schools in Victoria, as well as educational institutions interstate and overseas.