Comments about Graduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Education) - On Campus - Perth - WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Western Australia
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Objectives
Provides practical links between theory, reading and writing processes, assessment and teaching in order to develop deep understandings about effective teaching of reading and writing in the Years K - 12. Builds on current initiatives and research supported by the Department of Education, Science and Training.
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Entry requirements
Bachelor of Education or a three year degree and a Graduate Diploma of Education or equivalent. Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience may apply for special entry.
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Academic title
Graduate Certificate of Education (Literacy Education)
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Course description
Related careers
Teacher
This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education: Literacy Education, a student will be required to complete four units (4 x 15 = 60 credit points) from the units listed below, including the core units LAN5000 and LAN5001.
Unit Description Points
Core Units
LAN5000 Teaching, Assessing and Improving Writing 15
LAN5001 Teaching Reading: Theory, Comprehension and Skills 15
NOTE: It may be possible to substitute Core Units in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Elective Units
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties 15
(This is strongly recommended for all students)
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU5000 Changing Practice in Classroom Management 15
EDU5001 Success with Challenging Youth 15
EDU6188 Independent Study 15
EDU6189 Independent Study 15
EDU5121 Professional Learning 1 15
Or any other appropriate level units in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
