Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year

2025 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching
Deakin course codeE537
Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Education

Campus

This course is available as an exit only option from E737 Master of Applied Learning and Teaching.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

This course is an E737 Master of Applied Learning nad Teaching exit only option.

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.

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

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

Further information

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

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.

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