Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Education

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

Course code: 0154 + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Contact: Dr Margaret Gearon (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)

* Offered on a cohort basis only.

Course description

This course 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.

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. 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.

Course outline

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):

Specialist elective units

• EDF6223 LOTE methodology
• EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE*
• EDF6234 Curriculum design and evaluation in languages education,
  or EDF6210 Language testing and assessment,
  or EDF6201 Theory and principles of bilingual/immersion education

* 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 the course as approved by the course coordinator.

General elective unit

• Any one postgraduate unit

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. Check the current timetable for unit availability via the website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/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).

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