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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Education

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Teaching Languages Other Than English)*

Course code: 2037 + Total credit points required: 24 + 6 months full-time, 1 year part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Contact: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone +61 3 9905 2769 or +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)

* Offered only on a cohort basis.

Course description

The course is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications to include the ability to teach a LOTE.

Entry requirements

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.

Course outline

The course consists of 24 credit points of study. Students will complete two 12-point units from the following list:

* EDF6224 is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for employment with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Qualified LOTE teachers must choose another postgraduate unit relevant to their 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.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (LOTE) may complete a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree by undertaking a further two or four units respectively.

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