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Course code: 1736 · Gippsland campus · Contact: course coordinator, Associate Professors Tony Taylor (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 5122 6969 or (03) 9902 6969 for initial inquiries) · HECS fees applicable · Full fees apply ($A9350 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated · International student course fee in 2000: $A10,000 · Attendance is optional
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Professional Development Studies) is a flexible program offered to allow professional educators to upgrade their qualifications. It will provide three-year trained teachers with their fourth year of tertiary study.
Admission to this course will be open to applicants who possess a degree or diploma and who are qualified educators or who have suitably acceptable experience in a related field. Application forms can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre on free call 1800 671 845 or by email at course.inquiries@celts.monash.edu.au
The course comprises 48 points of study. These points are normally completed by students undertaking eight by six-point subjects. There are three recommended pathways through this program. Applicants can choose:
All subject choices will be contingent
upon prerequisites which are stated in the various catalogues and handbooks.
It should be noted that professional development pathways may be contracted by
educators in industry or professionals other than school teachers.
The subjects available via distance education mode are listed below:
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult the course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
The graduate diploma course is equivalent to one year of full-time study and is normally completed over two years of part-time study. Study modes will vary according to the needs of program components and may include, for example, a variety of forms of distance education; lectures, seminars, workshops or tutorials at a nominated centre; tele-conferences or video conferences; residential schools, research and/or development; and direct experience through innovation. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit prior to enrolment but currently enrolled students may also apply. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merits within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer which are contained in the booklet Learning From Experience, available from the Professional Development Institute, Faculty of Education, Monash University, at your local campus ($7 plus postage and packing).
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Gippsland campus (telephone (03) 51 22 6969 or (03) 9902 6969) or visit our web site at http:// www.education.monash.edu.au/
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