Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Secondary Education)

Victoria University

About

Our fast-tracked program provides an introduction to the principles and practices of education at secondary-school level.

While the certificate doesn't qualify you to teach in schools, it opens the door to a range of roles that support young adults in their learning.

It also prepares you for the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), which leads to teacher registration.

You'll graduate with skills and knowledge in these areas:

education strategies to support and include students from diverse backgrounds teaching practices for literacy and numeracy education across the curriculum data analysis to monitor the effectiveness of teaching practices and student learning research methods for sourcing and understanding education resources.

As education experts, we understand how students learn best.

We apply those principles when teaching you – assigning practical tasks that promote effective learning, such as creating real lesson plans.

You'll receive support throughout the course from our dedicated staff.

Structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary) students will be required to complete:

  • 48 credit points Core units

Course structure and units

  • Education Research Design and Methods Unit code AED5001 Credits24
  • Critical Literacy for Diverse Communities Unit code ETS5001 Credits12
  • Teacher as Practitioner and Researcher Unit code ETS5002 Credits12

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a discipline that meets VIT specialisation requirements available at:https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/media/documents/publications-and-forms/forms/Specialist_Area_Guidelines_2015.pdf

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Additional information

Graduates who intend to progress to a teaching career may apply to enrol in the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) and prior to entering second semester of full time study within the course, students are required to sit the LANTITE test in order to demonstrate that their literacy and numeracy skills are within that expected of the top 30% of the population in Australia, as per National government requirements for initial teacher education.

Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) will also be asked to complete an assessment of their non-academic attributes. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS (or equivalent): Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5

For further information on eligibility to register with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) use the following site link to obtain additional information: https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/ (external link)

Students should note that they will be subject to a Working With Children Check before practice placements, in accordance with Department of Education and Training policy.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Critically examine historical and contemporary issues in post-primary education at a local, national and international level;  
  2. Analyse the literacy and numeracy learning needs of students across the full range of abilities including students with disabilities and special learning needs;  
  3. Evaluate a range of educational practices that support the diversity of students in post primary education;  
  4. Analyse the efficacy of classroom teaching practices through reflective discussion that draws upon pedagogical theories;  
  5. Design, conduct and report educational inquiry / research.  

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