Welcome to the
Graduate Diploma in Education
Secondary
2015
Enrolment and Orientation Information
Orientation Day: February 18, 2015
Please see website for more information:
http://www.unistart.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/welcome
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Semester 1 classes commence Monday 23 February
Semester 2 classes commence Monday 13
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July
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 .................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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ORIENATION .................................................................................................................................................... 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE INFORMATION ............................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
3.
2.1
Core Units .................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.2
Curriculum Units ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.3
Electives/Curriculum Corequisites ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.4
Example of a typical full time enrolment over two years............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.5
Example of a typical part-time enrolment over 3 years ............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.6
Texts .......................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.7
Language and Numeracy Competency .................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.8
Timetable ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.9
Academic Calendar.................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
PROFESSONAL PRACTICE PLACEMENT ....................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
3.1
Professional Practice Placement Form ....................................................................................................... 6
3.2
Clearances required for Professional Practice Placements ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3 Badges………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
4.1
HELP Loans Schemes (Australian students) ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.2
Scholarships .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
USEFUL CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................................... 7
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
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Orientation
Lectures
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Lectures (Good Friday)
Vacation
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Lectures
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NO Lectures
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Vacation
Vacation
Lectures
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Lectures
Prac 2
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1. Orientation
Your attendance at orientation on February 18, 2015 is required.
The orientation program will be available online later this year:
http://www.unistart.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/welcome
2. Course Structure Information
The Graduate Diploma in Education is comprised of core units, curriculum units, and electives/corequisites
which are highly integrated. Ensure that you enter the correct semester period, as given in this booklet, when
you enrol.
2.1 Core Units
There are five compulsory core units plus AACE4000 for all new students at UWA. This unit will automatically be
added to your enrolment.
EDUC5485
EDUC5429
EDUC5546
EDUC5481
EDUC5482
Development, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
Aboriginal Education
Relationships and Learning Management
Professional Practice I
Professional Practice II
Sem 1
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem TS-A-2D
Sem TS-A-3E
2.2 Curriculum Units
You will need to select the relevant curriculum major and minor units (three in total) as indicated on your
authority to enrol letter. Do not enter a choice other than those approved in your letter. A minor consists of a
Curriculum I unit. A major consists of a Curriculum I and Curriculum II pair of units.
EDUC5445
EDUC5446
EDUC5463
EDUC5460
EDUC5470
EDUC5464
EDUC5461
EDUC5471
EDUC5462
EDUC5472
MUSC4631
MUSC4611
MUSC4632
MUSC4612
SSEH5464
SSEH5474
EDUC5469
EDUC5478
EDUC5465
EDUC5475
EDUC5466
EDUC5476
EDUC5468
EDUC5467
EDUC5477
Art Curriculum I
Art Curriculum II
Career Education Curriculum I
English Curriculum I
English Curriculum II
Information and Communication Technology Curriculum I
LOTE Curriculum I
LOTE Curriculum II
Mathematics Curriculum I
Mathematics Curriculum II
Secondary Music Curriculum
Secondary Music Practice
Secondary Music Curriculum
Secondary Music Education
Physical Education Curriculum I
Physical Education Curriculum II
School Psychology I
School Psychology II
Science Curriculum I
Science Curriculum II
Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum I
Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum II
Special Education Curriculum I
TESOL Curriculum I
TESOL Curriculum II
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 1
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 1
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 1
Sem 2
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Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 2
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Sem 1
Sem 2
2.3 Electives/Curriculum Corequisites
Most students select two electives or curriculum corequisites; please see special requirements below for
particular teaching majors. In order to spread the workload most students enrol in one unit per semester.
However, if you are interested in two units offered in one semester, you may enrol in both if timetabling allows.
Special requirements for particular teaching majors:
• TESOL majors must complete Educational Linguistics EDUC5404 (unless you have previous linguistics
studies).
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Music majors must enrol in all four music curriculum units plus one minor curriculum unit or one elective.
Physical Education majors are required to complete Health Education SSEH5491 and Health Promotion
in Schools SSEH5492.
School Psychology majors must take EDUC5492 Understanding and Managing Disruptive Behaviour
Disorders and EDUC5454 Learning Difficulties.
Elective/Corequisite Units
EDUC5404
Educational Linguistics (Compulsory for TESOL Majors)
This unit offers an introduction to linguistics, with an emphasis on applications to
educational contexts. Students learn the fundamental principles of phonology,
grammar, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.
Sem 1
EDUC5494
Approaches to Student Assessment
This unit focuses on the principles of assessment and evaluation in the context of
education and the social sciences. Students explore principles of test construction,
administration, scoring analysis and practical perspectives.
Sem 1
SSEH5491
Health Education (Compulsory for Physical Education Majors)
This unit focuses on developing health education and promotion skills. Lesson
planning, presentation skills, group facilitation, pedagogical content knowledge and
the use of health-related teaching aids frame the content focus.
Sem 1
EDUC5411
Enhancing Teaching Through Understanding Contemporary Education
This unit examines how education systems have been shaped in a variety of
countries. Special emphasis is placed on the distinctive cultural settings in which
schools function and a range of contemporary issues.
Understanding and Managing Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
This unit focuses on students with serious behaviour disorders and the effect of
reputation enhancement among ‘at risk’ students.
Sem 1
EDUC5415
Educational Leadership and Management
This unit draws on perspectives from educational leadership and management as
well as the sociology of Education. The emphasis of the unit is on providing a
theoretical and professional basis for understanding educational leadership by
exploring schools as complex organisations and examining the application of
organisational and leadership theories in these settings.
Sem 2
EDUC5416
Education in Rural Australia
This unit explores key conceptual issues underpinning the provision of education in
rural Australia. It questions place-based education in relation to the possibility of a
more diverse approach to educational provision as a response to geographic,
demographic and economic factors impacting upon teaching in non-metropolitan
areas. Students considering a rural practicum should consider this elective.
Sem 2
EDUC5454
Learning Difficulties (Required for School Psychology Majors and recommended
for Special Education Minors)
This unit provides a general overview of learning difficulties (LD) from a number of
perspectives (e.g. medical, neuropsychological, educational) and a range of
teaching strategies for students with LD. It critically examines the specificity and
complexity of learning difficulties, including moderate, severe and profound learning
disabilities. Although the primary focus is on reading, mathematics, written
expression and learning disorders not otherwise specified, other psychopathologies
which impact learning are also covered.
Health Promotion in Schools (Compulsory for Physical Education Majors)
This unit studies societal health issue and the knowledge, values, skills and
behaviours that promote a healthy lifestyle concentrating on adolescent health
problems which affect WA secondary school students.
Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
This unit comprises emphasises how knowledge is constructed in different subjectspecific discourses and what kinds of literacy and numeracy support can be offered
in mainstream classrooms across the curriculum to enhance students' opportunities
for learning. Students will connect the theory and research related to literacy and
numeracy to classroom-based applications to help students develop sets of
strategies that can be applied to support students' learning.
Sem 2
EDUC5492
SSEH5492
EDUC5410
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Sem 2
Sem 2
2.4 Example of a typical full time enrolment
Unit Title
Development, Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
Aboriginal Education
Relationships and Learning Management
Professional Practice I
Professional Practice II
Curriculum I (Minor)
Curriculum I (Major)
Curriculum II (Major)
Elective I
Elective II
Academic Conduct Essentials (only applicable for new UWA
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2.5 Example of a typical part-time enrolment over 2 years
Sem 1
Year 1
EDUC5429 Aboriginal Education
Year 2
EDUC5485 Development, Teaching and
Learning: Theory and Practice
EDUC546X Curriculum I (Major)
EDUC5481 Professional Practice I
EDUC546X Curriculum I (Minor)
EDUC54XX Elective 1
AACE4000 Academic Conduct Essentials
Sem 2
EDUC5546 Relationships and Learning
Management
EDUC54XX Elective 2
EDUC547X Curriculum II (Major)
EDUC5482 Professional Practice II
2.6 Texts
To find any set texts for your units please visit the Co-op bookshop webpage:
www.coop.com.au/bookshop/action/DataSubjSelect. Please note that not all units have a set text.
You need to select University of Western Australia in Step 01 and the semester in which the unit commences in
Step 02 then click the Search button. A subject list will then appear further down the page from which you can
select your units.
2.7 Language Competency
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) require pre-service teachers to demonstrate literacy
and numeracy skills within the top 30% of the Australian population. Pre-service teachers will sit a literacy
assessment on orientation day and they will include assessment of spelling, grammar and the ability to write a
short essay using appropriate text structure and vocabulary. To assist you in preparing for this, we recommend
that you purchase the following book: Faigley, L. (2012). The Little Penguin Handbook, Pearson, Australia.
(Available from the UWA bookshop).If you do not pass the literacy tests, you will be given an opportunity to sit
parallel assessments at a later time (dates to be advised).
2.8 Timetable
Once you are enrolled please go to website www.unistart.uwa.edu.au/crawley/prepare/timetables for assistance.
Please read the following explanatory notes before querying the timetable.
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Two Science Curriculum I classes are offered due to the large enrolment in this class and the safety
requirements in the Science lab. Science Major are expected to attend the Monday class unless
there is a timetable clash. Science Minor are expected to attend the Thursday class unless there is
a timetable clash.
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Multiple ICT classes are scheduled on the timetable to cater for large numbers. Only the Tuesday
class will run unless additional classes are required.
If you have checked the timetable and have a clash, please contact Anna Johansson by either email:
[email protected] or telephone: 6488 2397.
2.9 Academic Calendar
Please check the GSE academic calendar when planning holidays and special events (see page 2 of this
booklet). Please note that GSE does not follow the UWA academic calendar.
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3. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PLACEMENT
In Semester 1 Professional Practice takes the form of five distributed days, followed by a five week block.
Semester 2 provides the largest professional practice placement with a six week block. In addition, over the
duration of the course students will engage with a wide range of secondary education settings.
3.1 Professional Practice Placement Form
To organise the teaching practice placements as soon as possible please complete the Professional Practice
Placement form available at: www.education.uwa.edu.au/students/professional-practice/checklist and return it to
the GSE immediately. When completing this form please select the major and minor stated in your offer letter.
For some teaching areas, you may need to indicate a subject specialisation.
This information is used to assist the Professional Practice Office in finding the most suitable practice placement
for you. Please contact the Professional Practice Office as soon as possible if there are any changes to your
personal details to avoid any impact on your practicum placement. If you have any questions about the form
please contact the Professional Practice Office on 6488 3640 or [email protected].
3.2 Clearances required for Professional Practice Placements
Pre-service teachers ARE NOT permitted to participate in professional practice without BOTH of the clearances
listed below. Please obtain these clearances by February, 2015. This information can also be found online at:
www.education.uwa.edu.au/students/professional-practice/checklist
1. A National Police History Check (NPHC) through the Department of Education (DoE). Download the
package from the DoE website – www.det.wa.edu.au/screening. Please fill in the forms and send it to the
Screening Unit; this clearance costs $46.00 as of January 2014 and increases may apply. They will process
your application and send you notification of the outcome of the check.
In Part 2 Section 5: Purpose of the National Police History Check please include the following information:
Position/Occupation or Entitlement
Student Teacher
Graduate School of Education
The University of Western Australia
2. A Working with Children Check (WWCC). To apply for a Working with Children check obtain an application
form from any post office, or see www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au for further information. The cost of the WWCC is
$10.80. A section of the form is to be completed by and signed by an authorised representative from the
Graduate School of Education at UWA. Please bring in your form to GSE reception so this can be done prior
to presenting it to the post office for processing.
In Part 5 of the application please include the following information:
Category of child related work:
Type of employment:
Name of Organisation:
Applicant’s job title/role in child related work:
Organisation’s phone number:
03
Volunteer/Unpaid position
University of Western Australia
Student Teacher
08 6488 2388
In Part 6 of the application please include the following details of the Faculty of Education representative:
Agency Representative:
Position of Agency Representative:
Street Address:
Christina Dyt/Lisa Bell
Faculty Manager/ Professional Practice Coordinator
35 Stirling Highway M428
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Address to which notice will be sent:
Same as above
Please note: A State or National Police Clearance which is available through Australia Post will NOT be
accepted. If you are an International student, you will be expected to provide a police clearance from your
country of residence in addition to the ‘NPHC’ described above. 2) You need to be enrolled in a professional
practice unit (or a designated unit) before the Faculty can sign the form and you will need to show proof of your
enrolment at GSE Reception.
Once you have obtained your clearances, please present them to Reception GSE in order to place copy of both
clearances on file. If you have not presented your clearances before your scheduled professional practice period
your placement will be cancelled.
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3.3 Badges
During your professional practice placement you will be required to wear an ID badge at all times. Badges, at a
cost of $9, will be ordered with the name provided on the Professional Practice Placement form enclosed.
Payment will be expected when you collect your badge prior to the commencement of the first professional
practice period.
4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
4.1 HELP Loans Schemes (Australian students)
The Australian Government offer various loan schemes to assist students in Commonwealth supported places for
the ‘student contribution’ of tuition fees. These are available to Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian
visa holders. For more information please visit their website – www.studyassist.gov.au.
4.2
Scholarships
You may be eligible to apply for a Scholarship to support your continuing studies. Some of those available for
future teachers include:
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Amy Beatrice Hodgson Memorial Research Award
Beatrice Silk Postgraduate Scholarship in Education
Centenary Trust for Women (CTW) Dr June Jones Master’s Scholarship in Education
Christ Church Grammar School Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Scholarship
Constance Horsfall Bursary
Elsie Hope Solly Scholarship in Mathematics Education
Hale School Scholarship
Please visit the Faculty of Education’s website for more information: www.education.uwa.edu.au/students/awards
USEFUL CONTACTS
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Physical address:
Cnr Hampden Rd and Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Postal address:
M428, The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009
www.education.uwa.edu.au
Office
Coordinator
Room
Telephone/E-mail
Secondary Education
Course Coordinator
Michelle Striepe
2.21
6488 2392
[email protected]
Professional Practice
Coordinator
Lisa Bell
2.27
6488 1461
[email protected]
Routine Assistance
Officer
Room
Telephone/E-mail
General Queries
GSE Reception
2.29
6488 2388
[email protected]
Enrolment Queries
Anna Johansson
2.20
6488 2397
[email protected]
Professional Practice
Queries
Professional Practice
Office
2.26
7
6488 3640
[email protected]