Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching |
| Deakin course code | E537 |
| Course credit points | 4 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2020 to 2025. |
| Campus | This course is an exit only option from E737 Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) |
| Final intake | Exit only option offered to continuing E737 students only. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive. |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Critically analyse and apply specialist knowledge of current theories of young people’s social and cognitive development, along with theories of learning and curriculum to plan, teach, assess and reflect for effective design and innovative learning programs. |
| Make critical use of professional judgement to engage in effective and inclusive interpersonal communication in order to create positive learning relationships with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders. |
| Identify, evaluate and implement a range of digital teaching and learning resources and technologies to facilitate creative but safe student engagement in learning with responsible and ethical practice. |
| Identify, synthesise and critically evaluate context-specific information to make informed judgements to improve students’ learning. |
| Research authentic challenges and opportunities of professional practice to develop and evaluate innovative responses through drawing on relevant literature and professional practice. |
| Work and learn independently whilst participating actively and effectively as a member of the teaching profession. |
| Work collaboratively and effectively within interdisciplinary teaching teams in order to enhance professional practice of self and others. |
| Exercise self-knowledge and ethical responsibility to engage effectively with diverse learners and communities in local and global contexts. |
Approved at Faculty Board June 2019
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching you must pass 4 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points of core units
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note:
- This course is part-time only
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point units
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
| EMS711 | Pedagogy in Action: Research and Design Foundations (replaces ECN704) |
| ECN725 | Teaching Strategies for Vocational Pathways (Professional experience placement unit) |
| EDX701 | Research Design Development and Method |
| EDX707 | Independent Research Project for Professional Practice |
ECN704 Applied Learning: Theories and Practice [No longer available for enrolment]