Course code: 1736 Gippsland campus Contact: Course coordinator - Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375 for initial inquiries) HECS fees applicable Full fees apply ($9350 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated International student fees ($12,000 for 2001)
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.
The course comprises 48 points of study. These points are normally completed by students undertaking eight six-point units. There are three recommended pathways through this program. Applicants can choose:
All unit 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 units listed below provide a tentative indication of the availability of
units offered in distance education mode. Confirmation of unit availability in
the following year will be available in September each year. To confirm unit
availability, telephone (03)5122 6375 at (03) 9902 6375 Gippsland, or
(03) 9905 2819 at Clayton, or visit our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/courses.htm after 30 September.
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. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education at your local Monash University campus.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375, or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/ or email de.inquiries.gipps@education.monash.edu.au
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842.
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