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Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) |
Abbreviation: | GDipEd |
UOW Course Code: | 685 |
CRICOS Code: | 063258G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education, Primary Teaching |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | GDE Primary Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus: | Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
A professional (pre-service) course in education for those seeking primary teaching qualifications (Years K-6). The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, and 11 weeks of full time professional experience in schools. Teaching methods, practice teaching and material preparation are provided in co-operation with local schools.
Admission to the program is on the basis of academic merit, demonstrated interest in education and suitability of the undergraduate degree to teaching requirements.
To satisfy the outcomes of all professional experiences, students will require highly developed written and spoken English literacy skills. Students may be required to complete private tuition or courses in English literacy to develop a level of competency that will enable them to meet professional experience outcomes. These outcomes are required to satisfactorily pass this course.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subjects | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Professional Experience | GDE Annual | 0 | |
Learning and Behaviour | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Educational Sociology | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Literacy Across the Curriculum: Primary | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Aboriginal Education | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Learners with Special Needs | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Quality Teaching | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
English KLA | GDE Primary Autumn | 5 | |
Mathematics KLA | GDE Spring | 5 | |
Science and Technology KLA | GDE Autumn | 5 | |
Creative Arts KLA | GDE Spring | 5 | |
Human Society and Its Environment KLA | GDE Spring | 5 | |
Numeracy KLA | GDE Primary Autumn | 5 |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au