Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)

Course Code 203

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) prepares students to work in primary schools from years one to seven.  The course prepares students to work in Independent or State School systems. The course is designed to build on an existing degree/s and develops a strong philosophical and practical pedagogy related to primary teaching.  Central to the course is the teaching practicum that is linked to eight curriculum units.   Students will be given opportunities to engage in planning educational experiences, critical reflection, current research, as well as evaluation and assessing strategies.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) course requires students to spend a substantial period of time teaching in schools as part of a coordinated program of practice teaching.  During these periods students are required to provide a full-time commitment.

This course offers a qualification to be eligible to teach. In order to teach in Western Australia applicants need to register with the Western Australia College of Teaching.  Intending applicants should visit the WACOT website to ensure they will be eligible for registration upon completion of the course. http://www.collegeofteaching.wa.edu.au/member_policy.html

Please note that registration requirements across all States of Australia vary and therefore applicants should refer to the relevant State Registration body for registration guidelines.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard admission requirements apply including a requirement for an existing undergraduate degree.  Interested students are also required to submit a brief curriculum vitae and a personal statement indicating why they wish to become a teacher.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students must undertake and clear a CrimTrac prior to entering schools and agree to adhere to the School's Rules and Regulations in relation to professional practice.  http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/.

In addition students will be required to meet requirements of the ' Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004'.  http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/Employees/default.htm.

The WA College of Teachers requires an IELTS score of 8 for those from a non-English speaking background who wish to register as a teacher in Western Australia. For more information, visit http://www.collegeofteaching.wa.edu.au/files/pdf/2006/WACOT%20Q&A.pdf

COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, Joondalup, and South West Campuses. It is not available off campus.

MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time or Part-time mode.

FEE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Diploma of Education is eligible for the HECS-HELP Scheme for eligible students. For more information about this scheme and eligibility, visit http://www.goingtouni.gov.au.
  

COURSE STRUCTURE
A total of 120 credit points is required to complete this course.