Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

This course is an Exit Award only for students who have completed 48 credit points from specified units in the Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).

It is not a teaching qualification and does not meet requirements for teacher accreditation.

Course Aims

The Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies provides candidates who do not wish to proceed to teacher accreditation with an introduction to primary or secondary teaching, and knowledge across a range of teaching contexts and/or curriculum areas.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge of education as an academic discipline and current knowledge in the discipline, and be able to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility to apply this knowledge to their personal or professional situation; demonstrate knowledge across a range of teaching contexts areas and/or curriculum areas; demonstrate a critical and independent understanding of theories and factual content and be able to communicate this in a clear and coherent manner using a variety of written and oral communication modes; analyse, critically evaluate and communicate ideas and solve problems in the field of study in Education; and take responsibility for their own learning and collaborate with others within broad parameters.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will be able to demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge of one or more areas of education studies and knowledge across a range of discipline areas and will be able to discuss and debate global perspectives of education. They will understand and be able to articulate aspects of the place and importance of education in the Australian and global settings. They will be aware of theories of education that are globally applicable and not only relevant to the Australian setting. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to transmit educational and discipline-related knowledge to others in a clear and coherent manner. Problem Solving Graduates will have developed a broad range of problem solving skills, specifically focused on the discipline of education but broadly transferrable to other contexts. They will be able to work collaboratively with others to solve a variety of problems of different degrees of complexity, and also independently by applying their own judgement. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to recognise relevant information and use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. They will be able to critically evaluate sources of information, its value and validity, and use it to analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems. They will also be familiar with e-learning technologies including Learning Management Systems and electronic media as a means of communication and have developed skills in their use. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will understand and practice the high standards of ethical behaviour associated with the discipline of education. They will demonstrate an understanding of social factors affecting educational outcomes and understand that their personal beliefs and actions impinge on others. Lifelong Learning Graduates will have developed intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills. They will have demonstrated a capacity for self-directed learning and the skills transferrable to life-long learning. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will have developed the skills to work independently and collaboratively with others to solve complex problems. Graudates will be aware that personal accountability is imperative as it affects the collaborative outcome.