Postgraduate Guide Fremantle 2021

Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum) Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum) provides a cohesive and specialised program of study for those wishing to deepen their understanding of contemporary school curriculum. Program code: 4068 Commencement: Summer Term, Semester 1, Winter Term, Semester 2 Duration: 0.5 years full-time Study mode: 100% Online Why study this program? Are you a four-year trained teacher who would like to know more about curriculum development? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum) is the ideal postgraduate degree for you. This program, which uses a combination of face-to-face classes and online tuition, covers topics such as Justice and Social Teaching, Leading Curriculum Planning, Strategic Management in Education and Children of High Ability. Committed to excellence, social justice and the pastoral care of students and staff, Notre Dame offers a uniquely personal approach to teaching and learning. We empower students to build on their knowledge and experience, sharpen their skills and challenge them to succeed in their chosen field. With support from academic staff who are specialists in their fields, you receive an unparalleled education with best practice content and a practical approach to teaching and learning. Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a Master’s at Notre Dame. Program summary Students must complete four of the following courses: • Values Across the Curriculum • Justice and Social Teaching • Trends in Early Childhood Development and Teaching • Educating for a New Earth and the Environmental Challenge • Leading Curriculum Planning • Teaching and Leading in the Middle Years of Schooling • Professional Supervision of Beginning Teachers • Early Childhood Curriculum Development • Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities Students may undertake part-time or full-time study, commencing in Summer Term (January), Semester 1 (February), April Intensive, Winter Term (July), Semester 2 (July) or October Intensive, subject to course availability. Entry requirements The program is open to applicants who have the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • A minimum of three years’ teaching experience. 34 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE EDUCATION