Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2023 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching
Course Map

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Duration

1 year part-time

Deakin course codeE537
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 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.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and 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.

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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 by Faculty Board June 2019

Course rules

To qualify for a Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching, students will be required to complete a minimum of 4 credit points of core units and AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Course structure

Units

ECN704Applied Learning: Theories and Practice

ECN725Teaching Strategies for Vocational Pathways (Professional Experience Placement Unit)

EDX701Research Design Development and Method

EDX707Independent Research Project for Professional Practice


Professional Experience Placement

Students are required to apply for a Working with Children CheckApply online as a volunteer at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.