Graduate Certificate in Education Studies

This course is designed for professionals to study in depth a range of areas related to education.

Participants may choose from a range of units from different areas or specialise in the area of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (also known as Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)).

Some units are related to the school curriculum.

However, these units are not intended for the purposes of teacher preparation in any particular method.

The course articulates with the Master of Education and so provides a pathway for candidates wishing to pursue further study.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators. It is a flexible distance education program that provides a pathway for further learning.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate specialised and applied knowledge of education as an academic discipline; communicate a well-developed personal theory of education as it relates to their field of study; demonstrate an understanding of current and relevant research literature in their field of study; and apply specialised knowledge of discipline to a relevant professional situation.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will be able to demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge in a range of areas related to education, including the specialisations of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or Careers and Transition Education. They will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the global context of education and apply their skills effectively in a multicultural or global context. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to present well-reasoned arguments coherently and confidently across the broad range of professional and academic education studies both online and in written or oral form. Problem Solving Graduates will demonstrate an intellectual curiosity to enable them to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; to critically engage with research issues and will have the ability to transfer these skills into their professional and personal lives. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to evaluate and use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; and acquire, organise and present information using technology. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will demonstrate understanding of the social and ethical implications of their actions; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; and identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles. Lifelong Learning Graduates will have developed the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; be able to identify, evaluate and implement learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; demonstrate the ability to learn both independently and cooperatively; and be able to recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to work independently and collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate cultural differences in collaborative work; operate in a range of supportive and leadership roles within teams.