Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Learning)
Graduate CertificateCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GCEd (Prof Learn)
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Course code
1008002
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Learning) is designed for registered teachers looking to enhance their professional practice or for teachers looking to move into more senior or leadership roles.
Students choose a specialisation to focus their studies from either: Teacher as Researcher; Effective Professional Learning; Pedagogical Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge or Early Childhood Education. The course is also an ideal pathway to further study or research.
The Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University is dedicated to fostering excellence and supporting the development of outstanding teachers and education professionals.
Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate advanced cognitive, and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise knowledge for ethical, innovative and creative responses to local and global challenges in an educational setting. |
GA2: Creativity Exercise critical analysis, problem solving, and decision-making skills to realistic situations appropriate to cultural, inclusive and social contexts. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate advanced cognitive, and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise knowledge for ethical, innovative and creative responses to local and global challenges in an educational setting. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate advanced cognitive, and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise knowledge for ethical, innovative and creative responses to local and global challenges in an educational setting. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Apply academic knowledge and skills to develop deeper understanding, build professional identity and contribute to ongoing professional learning. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Evaluate, reflect and communicate evidence, research and theoretical understandings to inform and transform practice in a specialised area of education. |
GA7: Cultural competence Exercise critical analysis, problem solving, and decision-making skills to realistic situations appropriate to cultural, inclusive and social contexts. |
- Teacher as Researcher
- Effective Professional Learning
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Indigenous Knowledge
- Early Childhood Education.
Each specialisation comprises a combination of core and elective units.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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Teacher as Researcher,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
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Effective Professional Learning,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
OR
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Pedagogical Knowledge,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
OR
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Indigenous Knowledge,
- 3 core units (36 credit points), and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
OR
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Early Childhood Education,
- 3 core units (36 credit points), and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points).
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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Teacher as Researcher,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
OR
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Effective Professional Learning,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
OR
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Pedagogical Knowledge,
- 2 core units (24 credit points), and
- 2 elective units (24 credit points)
OR
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Indigenous Knowledge,
- 3 core units (36 credit points), and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
OR
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Early Childhood Education,
- 3 core units (36 credit points), and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points).
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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EDUC6018 | Teachers as Researchers I |
Term3
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EDUC6019 | Teachers as Researchers II |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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EDUC5011 | Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||
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EDUC5001 | Education and Change: The Lifelong Learner |
Term3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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EDUC5013 | Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher |
Term1,3
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EDUC5011 | Education and ICT: Digital Disruptions |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||
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Option Units |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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EDUC6009 | Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being |
Term1,5
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Indigenous Knowledge Option Unit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
INDG5001 | Living Knowledge: The Rights of Country |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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INDG3004 | Indigenous Australians in Education |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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TCHR5003 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education |
Term1,5
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TCHR5001 | Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||
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TCHR3004 | Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood |
Term4,5
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12 | |||||||||||
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Note 1:
Curriculum and Pedagogy units are only available to students who hold an Australian undergraduate teaching qualification, or equivalent.
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