Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching
2024 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching |
| Deakin course code | E537 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course overview
This course gives you the opportunity to study core units within the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching. Enjoy the flexibility of graduating with a Graduate Certificate. Students with an existing Bachelor Degree including two teaching methods may continue into the Masters course and qualify to work in secondary schools and other youth settings.
The Graduate Certificate also offers an alternative exit for students wishing to discontinue the Masters degree.
Teaching methods
Students receive instructional materials through CloudDeakin and website links and some print materials interaction with lecturers is provided through use of CloudDeakin, email and telephone.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | 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. |
| Communication | 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. |
| Digital literacy | 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. |
| Critical thinking | Identify, synthesise and critically evaluate context-specific information to make informed judgements to improve students’ learning. |
| Problem solving | Research authentic challenges and opportunities of professional practice to develop and evaluate innovative responses through drawing on relevant literature and professional practice. |
| Self-management | Work and learn independently whilst participating actively and effectively as a member of the teaching profession. |
| Teamwork | Work collaboratively and effectively within interdisciplinary teaching teams in order to enhance professional practice of self and others. |
| Global citizenship | 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
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching students 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 their first study period
- 4 credit points of core units
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Note:
- This course is part-time only.
Course structure
Units
| ECN704 | Applied Learning: Theories and Practice |
| ECN725 | Teaching Strategies for Vocational Pathways (Professional Experience Placement Unit) |
| EDX701 | Research Design Development and Method |
| EDX707 | Independent Research Project for Professional Practice |
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Other course information
Professional Experience Placement
Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check. Apply online as a volunteer at Service Victoria.
For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.