Postgraduate Guide Fremantle 2021

Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs) Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs) provides a rigorous and specialised study for those wishing to develop specialised skills and qualifications for educating children with special needs. Program code: 4072 Commencement: Summer Term, Semester 1, Winter Term, Semester 2 Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), 100% Online Why study this program? Designed for four-year trained teachers (or equivalent) with at least three years’ teaching experience, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs) is devoted to including children with special needs in mainstream classrooms. Delivered in both blended and online modes, this program encourages you to build on your existing knowledge and experience, sharpen your skills, and succeed in your chosen field. You will be further supported by academic staff who are specialists in their field, and a rigorous four-tier support system with in-depth mentoring. Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a Master’s at Notre Dame. Program summary Courses may include: • Educating Children with Special Needs • Children of High Ability: Gifted and Talented • Adaptive Education for the Inclusive Classroom • Inclusion: Theory to Practice • Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities • Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder • Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction • Assistive Technology for Inclusion Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change. Entry requirements The program is open to applicants who have the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • At least three years of professional experience in schools or prior-toschool settings • A Teacher Registration • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 37