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Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership |
Abbreviation: |
GCertLitLead |
My University: |
Literacy Education, Leadership |
Duration: |
Equivalent to one year full time (course is part-time only) |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Distance |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring (part time only) |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1106 |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership is designed for teachers wishing to lead change in literacy practice at school and district levels. It will extend students' understandings in key aspects of English including working with assessment data from a range of sources. It also presents an opportunity to focus on leadership skills.
All subjects will be offered in a combination of face-to-face and online delivery. However it is possible to study the course entirely online.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University's entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (ie a three year degree or equivalent). However, it is assumed that students have teaching qualifications in general language and literacy pedagogy.
Course Requirements
Students must complete 24 credit points from the Literacy subjects listed below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
EDGL911 |
Leadership in Curriculum* |
6 |
EDGR921 |
Expanding Literacy Repertoire* |
6 |
EDGR922 |
Literature for Children and Young People |
6 |
EDGR923 |
Knowing about Language in Context |
6 |
EDGR924 |
Learning Environments for Literacy Development |
6 |
EDGR925 |
Literacy Assessment: Research, Policy and Practice* |
6 |
EDGR926 |
Current Issues in English |
6 |
*EDGL911, EDGR921 and EDGR925 are compulsory subjects for this program.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au