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Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Course
code: 1737 + Full-time/part-time + Clayton (on-campus/multi-mode) --
contact: course coordinator Ms Jenny Brown (telephone (03) 9905 2819) +
Gippsland (off-campus) -- contact: to be advised (telephone (03) 5122 6372 or
(03) 9902 6372 for initial inquiries)
The faculty offers a one-year full-time or two years part-time course leading
to the award of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) for graduates
wishing to become secondary school teachers. The course combines academic
studies of the foundations of education with methods and practice of teaching
in units appropriate to the student's first degree. The program is offered
on-campus at Clayton and off-campus from the Gippsland campus. However,
students may elect to enrol as multi-mode students taking some units as
on-campus units from Clayton and some as off-campus units.
The
minimum entry requirement is completion of an approved degree. The units
studied in that degree must include a minimum two-year sequence in relevant
tertiary units for the method units to be studied in the course (for example,
English, economics, mathematics). A major sequence in one of these disciplines
is desirable (some methods do require major sequences).
Advice on the suitability of undergraduate sequences or other information about
the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) may be obtained from the course
coordinator.
Criteria for selection include the following:
- academic merit
- the availability of supervision and teaching practice facilities in the
various teaching method units
- referee reports (Gippsland campus only)
- proof of English proficiency (see 'Special requirements' below)
Applications are made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC), telephone 1300 364 133 (except for on-campus international
students who apply through Monash International, and for off-campus
international students who apply directly to the Gippsland campus).
Application forms are available in the VTAC guide, which can be
obtained from Victorian newsagents from August, or via the VTAC website at
http://www.vtac.edu.au They must be submitted to VTAC by the end of
September (late applications will be accepted on payment of a late fee).
Applicants for admission to the Gippsland course must also provide two referee
reports with their application. Proformas for the referee reports may be
obtained by contacting the faculty office, Gippsland campus, telephone (03)
9902 6372.
Applicants
with overseas qualifications are advised to submit their results to the
Employment Assessment Centre, Department of Education Employment and Training,
Level 1, 33 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002. Telephone (03)
9637 2000 (international + 61 3 9637 2000), to obtain an assessment. Any
inquiry should be made well in advance, as there is no guarantee assessments
will be completed in time for applicants to be considered for a round one
offer. Any documentation received from the Department should be forwarded to
VTAC before 12 noon on 7 December 2001.
It
is desirable for students undertaking the course in off-campus or multi-mode to
have access to a personal computer (Windows or Macintosh). Non-compulsory
weekend schools may be offered in some units for off-campus students.
If
you do not have a satisfactory result in English at Year 12 in Australia
(including applicants with overseas qualifications), or if you have not
received official exemption from the University Test of English as a Second
Language, you must enrol for this written test of reading, writing and
listening skills. If you fail to sit the test, you will not be considered for
selection.
Applications for exemption should be addressed in writing to Ms Rosemary Viete,
Faculty of Education, Monash University, PO Box 6, Victoria 3800, and should
include evidence of your English proficiency. Please note that attendance at
English courses may not be regarded as adequate evidence. However, results on
nationally or internationally recognised tests such as TOEFL and TWE, the
IELTS, and ASLPRs can be presented. If your secondary education occurred in
full English medium in another state or country, please advise Ms Rosemary
Viete. Further inquiries regarding English requirements and exemption may be
directed to Ms Viete on (03) 9905 5396 (international + 61 3 9905 5396) or via
email to rosemary.viete@education.monash.edu.au
The Language Testing Research Centre conducts the test at the University of
Melbourne. Testing will take place on a Saturday in late October or a Saturday
in early December. For information about the test and for a registration form,
contact the Language Testing Research Centre on telephone (03) 8344 4389, fax
(03) 8344 5163. A copy of results will be forwarded to the applicant and the
institution of each course preference, unless otherwise requested. Results are
generally available within two weeks of the test administration.
The
full-time course consists of four foundation units and two methods and practice
of teaching (MPT) unit sets (an A and B sequence = one method set). The four
foundation units cover the following areas:
- Education as a profession
- The relationship between teaching and learning
- Psychology of students, particularly adolescents
- Social context of education
- Implementation of learning strategies, including learning technologies
- Communication skills, including literacy skills
- Research and evaluation in curriculum and teaching
The supervised
teaching practice component of the methods and practice-of-teaching units is
conducted in blocks. The full-time course consists of the following units:
- EDF5421 Professional issues 1: a focus on the classroom
- EDF5422 Communication, learning and assessment
- EDF54xx First teaching methods, part 1A
- EDF54xx Second teaching methods, part 2A
- EDF5423 Educational contexts
- EDF5424 Professional issues 2: a focus on the profession
- EDF54xx First teaching methods, part 1B
- EDF54xx Second teaching methods, part 2B
In addition, service
units may be undertaken in some areas. Some full-time on-campus students may be
required to attend sessions at a residential camp before the first teaching
round.
The full-time course will only be available from the Clayton campus in 2002.
- EDF5421 Professional issues 1: a focus on the classroom
- EDF5423 Educational contexts
- EDF54xx Methods and practice of teaching 1A
- EDF54xx Methods and practice of teaching 1B
- EDF5422 Communication, earning and assessment
- EDF5424 Professional issues 2: a focus on the profession
- EDF54xx Methods and practice of teaching 2A
- EDF54xx Methods and practice of teaching 2B
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
2002 for unit availability via our website address at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30
September.
Methods
and practice of teaching units include school placements. A total of 10 weeks
of school placements. Students must be available to undertake school placements
on a full-time basis. Students who are employed in schools are required to do
50 days practicum. They must complete at least 25 days of supervised practicum
in a setting other than the school at which they are employed.
Each
student must choose two methods and practice of teaching (MPT) unit sets (an A
and B sequence = one method set). Students are advised to consult the following
list of MPT units together with the outlines for each unit and their
prerequisites. This information should then be used to choose two sets of MPT
units.
The prerequisites for entry to these units are determined by the faculty and do
not necessarily meet the requirements of particular employers in specific unit
fields. Students in doubt about the suitability of their qualifications for
employment with the Victorian Department of Education, Employment and Training
are invited to check with the department's recruitment unit.
With permission from the course coordinators, Clayton students may undertake
study in multi-mode (ie on-campus and off-campus).
Unit
code
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Unit
name
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Clayton
campus
|
Gippsland
campus
|
Prohibited
combinations
|
EDF5426
|
Methods
and practice of teaching business studies IA
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EDF5427
|
Methods
and practice of teaching business studies IB
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EDF5428
|
Methods
and practice of teaching business studies 2A
|
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EDF5429
|
Methods
and practice of teaching business studies 2B
|
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EDF5430
|
Methods
and practice of teaching accounting/ Business management A
|
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Accounting
and business management methods cannot be taken at the same time (ie students
cannot take both accounting and business management
|
EDF5431
|
Methods
and practice of teaching accounting/ Business management B
|
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Accounting
and business management methods cannot be taken at the same time (ie students
cannot take both accounting and business management)
|
EDF5432
|
Methods
and practice of teaching legal studies A
|
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EDF5433
|
Methods
and practice of teaching legal studies B
|
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EDF5434
|
Methods
and practice of teaching economics A
|
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EDF5435
|
Methods
and practice of teaching economics B
|
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EDF5436
|
Methods
and practice of teaching English A
|
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EDF5437
|
Methods
and practice of teaching English B
|
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EDF5440
|
Methods
and practice of teaching geography A
|
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EDF5441
|
Methods
and practice of teaching geography B
|
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EDF5442
|
Methods
and practice of teaching history A
|
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EDF5443
|
Methods
and practice of teaching history B
|
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EDF5444
|
Methods
and practice of teaching studies of society and environment 1A
|
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EDF5445
|
Methods
and practice of teaching studies of society and environment 1B
|
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EDF5446
|
Methods
and practice of teaching librarianship A
|
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EDF5447
|
Methods
and practice of teaching librarianship B
|
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EDF5448
|
Methods
and practice of teaching English as a second language (ESL) A
|
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EDF5449
|
Methods
and practice of teaching English as a second language (ESL) B
|
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EDF5450
|
Methods
and practice of teaching music 1A
|
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EDF5451
|
Methods
and practice of teaching music 1B
|
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EDF5452
|
Methods
and practice of teaching music 2A
|
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EDF5453
|
Methods
and practice of teaching music 2B
|
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EDF5454
|
Methods
and practice of teaching mathematics A
|
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EDF5455
|
Methods
and practice of teaching mathematics B
|
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EDF5456
|
Methods
and practice of teaching information technology/computing A
|
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EDF5457
|
Methods
and practice of teaching information technology/computing B
|
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EDF5458
|
Methods
and practice of teaching general science A
|
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EDF5459
|
Methods
and practice of teaching general science B
|
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EDF5460
|
Methods
and practice of teaching science 2A
|
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EDF5461
|
Methods
and practice of teaching science 2B
|
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EDF5462
|
Methods
and practice of teaching biology A
|
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EDF5463
|
Methods
and practice of teaching biology B
|
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EDF5464
|
Methods
and practice of teaching chemistry A
|
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EDF5465
|
Methods
and practice of teaching chemistry B
|
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EDF5466
|
Methods
and practice of teaching physics A
|
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EDF5467
|
Methods
and practice of teaching physics B
|
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EDF5468
|
Methods
and practice of teaching psychology A
|
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EDF5469
|
Methods
and practice of teaching psychology B
|
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EDF5472
|
Methods
and practice of teaching Jewish studies A
|
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EDF5473
|
Methods
and practice of teaching Jewish studies B
|
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EDF5474
|
Methods
and practice of teaching drama A
|
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EDF5475
|
Methods
and practice of teaching drama B
|
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EDF5476
|
Methods
and practice of teaching media studies A
|
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EDF5477
|
Methods
and practice of teaching media studies B
|
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EDF5478
|
Methods
and practice of teaching visual arts 1A
|
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EDF5479
|
Methods
and practice of teaching visual arts 1B
|
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EDF5480
|
Methods
and practice of teaching visual arts 2A
|
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EDF5481
|
Methods
and practice of teaching visual arts 2B
|
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EDF5482
|
Methods
and practices of teaching outdoor education A
|
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EDF5483
|
Methods
and practices of teaching outdoor education B
|
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EDF5484
|
Methods
and practices of teaching physical education A
|
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EDF5485
|
Methods
and practices of teaching physical education B
|
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EDF5486
|
Methods
and practice of teaching languages other than English (LOTE) 1A
|
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EDF5487
|
Methods
and practice of teaching languages other than English (LOTE) 1B
|
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EDF5488
|
Methods
and practice of teaching languages other than English (LOTE) 2A
|
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EDF5489
|
Methods
and practice of teaching languages other than English (LOTE) 2B
|
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The
availability of any of the methods and practice of teaching units from year to
year is dependent on the faculty's ability to provide appropriate tutorial
assistance, supervision and teaching practice facilities.
This
course consists of one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study
taken in on-campus or off-campus mode. The expected number of hours per week is
48 for a full-time student and 24 for a part-time student, except during
teaching practica. The course will normally commence in mid-February.
Candidates must satisfactorily complete all units and receive a satisfactory
teaching assessment to be eligible for the award.
Further
information regarding this course may be obtained from the Faculty of
Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2881), or Gippsland campus
(telephone (03) 9902 6969 or (03) 5122 6969), or visit our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au
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