Associate Degree of Education

2019 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2019 course information
Award granted	Associate Degree of Education
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. This course map is for students articulating from E200 to E359. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	E200
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 6.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Begin your journey to becoming a teacher by studying an Associate Degree of Education at Deakin. You’ll complete core units from the Bachelor of Education (Primary), and develop the foundation skills required to succeed at university.

Do you want to begin studying at university, but not sure where to start?

Whether you’re looking to forge a path in education, have never studied at university - or you’re not sure if you meet the entry requirements, this degree is designed to introduce you to what it’s like to study at Deakin and to set you on the pathway to becoming a teacher. You’ll learn the essential skills needed to succeed at university, including effective communication, digital literacy and critical thinking. Once you’ve got the foundation skills, you’ll start studying core units that will kickstart your learning in education. You’ll cover units including:

Australian history
ecology
humanities
maths
physical education
science.

You’ll experience smaller class sizes, giving you better access to teachers in your first year. Immerse yourself in the campus environment and our world-class teaching facilities while benefiting from a supported entry into tertiary study.

Best of all, once you’ve successfully completed your degree, you’ll be on track to meet the requirements needed to transfer into a Bachelor of Education (Primary). And because you’ve already completed core education units as part of your associate degree, you’ll be able to graduate sooner – saving you time and money.

Before heading into a Bachelor of Education (Primary), prospective education students are required to successfully complete the CASPer test – an online, video scenario-based test that lets you demonstrate your suitability for a teaching career.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Education have guaranteed entry into our Bachelor of Education (Primary), provided they pass the CASPer test.

An associate degree equips you with the skills to succeed at both university and in your future career. Graduates find employment opportunities in a range of fields, including:

Government departments
Education
Health sector
Media
Public service
Private academies/agencies.

Pathways

This course is designed to support your pathway to the Bachelor of Education (Primary).

On successful completion of the Associate Degree of Education, you may articulate into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and be eligible for guaranteed entry, subject to meeting the entry requirements of that course*.

You may receive up to 12 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning for units undertaken in E200 Associate Degree of Education.

_{* All Applicants into E359 Bachelor of Education (Primary) must complete an additional selection tool for non-academic attributes. Deakin University is using the CASPer assessment tool. CASPer is an online, video-scenario based situational judgement test, designed to measure non-academic suitability for teaching.}

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Acquire broad theoretical knowledge and understanding of education and the application of this knowledge and skills in teaching and learning for primary students. Use an understanding of educational theory and knowledge of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities , the Arts, Health and Physical Education in the design of curriculum and pedagogy for primary students Develop cognitive, technical and creative skills to understand discipline specific language in the Arts and apply this knowledge in employment contexts or for further studies.
Communication	Acquire skills in oral, written and electronic communication and the ability to use these skills to coherently present knowledge and ideas in a range or contexts.
Digital literacy	Demonstrate knowledge of and technical skills in a range of digital technologies and apply this knowledge and skills in locating, analysing, synthesising and communicating information. Select, create, collect, produce and utilize a range of digital teaching and learning resources and technologies in designing curriculum for primary students.
Critical thinking	Critically analyse and evaluate educational and scholarly materials to articulate rationales and philosophies for approaches to teaching and learning: curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Identify, analyse and evaluate a range of cross-curricula and learning activities as the basis for learners’ critical inquiry and thinking Analyse, synthesise and evaluate contemporary theoretical perspectives relating to student learning, using formative and summative assessment data.
Problem solving	Use broad knowledge and skills in education to reflect on teaching practices to generate creative, innovative and authentic solutions to a range of real-world problems encountered in the learning environment and communities. Identify strategies to effectively manage diverse classroom learning that respond to students’ prior knowledge, learning strengths and needs.
Self-management	Act with autonomy, responsibility and accountability in learning and working independently and in collaboration with others to deepen professional skills and knowledge of contemporary educational contexts.
Teamwork	Work and learn collaboratively with others and as a member of a team in professional and scholarly contexts.
Global citizenship	Apply broad knowledge and skills in education to design innovative learning experiences that address social justice, equity, diversity and ethical issues. Critically consider international and national systems and school-based responses to addressing issues relating to curriculum, pedagogy, equity, inclusion and social justice Apply the legal and ethical standards required of the teaching profession.
Approved by Faculty Board 2014