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Literacy Graduate Program

Program Co-ordinator: Dr Pauline Jones

Doctor of Education

The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Literacy Program consists of at least twenty four credit points chosen from the Language and Literacy Program in line with the requirements listed in"Patterns of Study". These subjects are listed below:

Assessment and evaluation of language and literacy 8
Children's literature 8
Teaching Reading * 8
Teaching Writing * 8

* Compulsory subjects for students wishing to complete a major specialisation in Literacy

Please note all subjects run online with on campus meetings when needed.

Master of Education in Literacy

A specialisation in the Master of Education in Literacy requires the student to complete four subjects in the Language and Literacy specialisation. The course can run as a distance off shore program as all subjects are run online.

Assessment and evaluation of language and literacy 8
Children's literature 8
Teaching Reading * 8
Teaching Writing * 8

* Compulsory subjects for students wishing to complete a major specialisation in Literacy

Students should discuss their proposed course of study with the Program Co-ordinator, Dr Pauline Jones as other subjects may be chosen to fulfil the specialisation requirements. Please note all subjects run online with on campus meetings when needed.

Graduate Certificate In Literacy

The Graduate Certificate in Literacy is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Literacy Education for teachers interested in qualifying in this area. This is offered as an online program and is also available as a full-fee distance program. On campus meetings are organised as needed for local students. The course consists of 24 credit points generally completed over twelve months. Three subjects are chosen from the following:

Teaching Reading 8
Teaching Writing 8
Assessment and evaluation of language and literacy 8
 

 
   

Last reviewed: 9 July, 2009 

 
   
 
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