Course code: 0154 + Abbreviation: LOTE + Clayton + Contact: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)
* Offered on a cohort basis only.
The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (LOTE) is designed to accommodate teachers at all levels seeking to improve their professional competence, to further their understanding of the processes of second language learning and teaching, and to broaden their qualifications.
Candidates will usually hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or an approved post-Year 12 major (or approved equivalent) in a language other than English, have demonstrated proficiency in the language and hold a recognised teaching qualification. Prior to enrolment, all students must have their proposed course approved by the LOTE program coordinator.
Note that teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications to be eligible for a teaching position in their LOTE need to have completed the language requirement prior to entering the course. Those who have only one LOTE unit to complete may seek permission of the course coordinator to undertake this as part of the postgraduate diploma.
The course consists of 48 credit points of study. Students will complete four 12-point units (three specialist elective units and one general elective unit):
* EDF6224 is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for employment with the Department of Education and Training. Qualified LOTE teachers must choose another postgraduate unit relevant to the course as approved by the course coordinator.
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 2003 for unit availability via our website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma of Education (LOTE) may complete a masters degree by undertaking up to a further two units (including a research core unit).
The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (LOTE) requires a minimum of at least one year of full-time study and no more than three years of part-time study. Each of the units is one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
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