Course code: 1751 + Gippsland campus (off-campus distributed learning) + Contact: Course coordinator + Mr Jeff Richardson (telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375 for initial inquiries) + HECS fees applicable + Full fees apply ($10,800 in 2001) when the limited HECS places have been allocated + International student fees ($13,000 for 2002) + Attendance is not required
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) is a professional course of graduate 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 diploma 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 the Victorian Department of Education, Employment and Training requirements for the secondary unit area of information technology, and as the fourth year of study for three-year trained teachers.
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 or a satisfactory substitute for the above awards.
Prospective students must have access to a personal computer and modem.
The course comprises 48 points of study. These are normally completed by the student undertaking eight six-credit-point units. Students are required to complete the following units over two years of part-time study by off-campus distributed learning.
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. Please check the 2002 timetable for unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
All units are assessed by assignment work.
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Computers in Education) is equivalent to 48 points of study. The course is normally offered over two years of part-time study by off-campus distributed learning. 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/RPL 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, Monash University, Gippsland campus.
For more detailed information, contact the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, telephone (03) 5122 6375 or (03) 9902 6375, or email to de.inquiries.gipps@education.monash.edu.au or visit our web site at http://www.education.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842 by 26 October 2001.
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