Course
code: 1751 * Gippsland campus (distance education) * Contact: Mr Jeff
Richardson (telephone (03) * 5122 * 6969 or (03) * 9902 * 6969 for initial
inquiries)
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) is a professional
course of study for educators from all sectors who wish to gain expertise and
experience in computer applications in education. The course enables students
to adapt their work to the particular requirements of their situation. As a
result the course is able to cater to the full range of educational settings,
from kindergarten through primary and post-primary to TAFE and tertiary
teaching. The course is a recognised fourth year of study. It may also carry
course credit for further study at masters level if students have completed
four years of tertiary study at the time of entering the course.
Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) will enable secondary qualified and registered teachers to satisfy Victorian Department of Education, Employment and Training requirements for the secondary subject area - information technology.
The normal entry requirement is an approved degree or three-year diploma and a recognised teaching qualification, or other qualifications or experience considered by the faculty to be equivalent to the above awards.
Prospective students must have access to a personal computer and modem.
The course consists of the following eight six-credit-point subjects:
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 their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for 2001 for subject availability via our website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
The course is normally offered over two years of part-time study by distance education. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Gippsland campus (telephone (03) 5122 6969 or (03) 9902 6969), or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au
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