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Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education |
Abbreviation: | GDipAdVetEd |
UOW Course Code: | 2601 |
CRICOS Code: | 083555M |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education provides a substantial teaching qualification for those working in the Adult and Vocational Education sector.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education will demonstrate:
- Broad discipline knowledge of adult learning principles and also the different approaches to teaching adult learners from a diversity of backgrounds.
- Sound understanding of the various approaches to teaching within the adult and vocational education field as well as underpinning knowledge of how to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate programs.
- Expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Assess adult learners’ needs;
- Analyse the specific demands and requirements of diverse learners;
- Design, plan, implement and evaluate vocational education and adult learning programs in state, national and international settings;
- Observe, reflect on and critique pedagogical practices.
- Capacity for differentiated instruction for diverse groups of adult learners.
- Sound understanding of curriculum design and evaluation principles both in face to face and online environments.
Course Structure
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Adult & Vocational Education, must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
- 5 core subjects to the value of 30cp; and
- 3 elective subjects to the value of 18cp as outlined in the table below:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following 5 core subjects (30cp): | |||
| EDGH852 | Learning about Learning in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH856 | Innovation for Practitioners in Adult,Vocational and Higher Eduction | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH959 | Teaching for Diversity in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGH967 | Multiliteracies & Numeracies in Adult,Vocational & Higher Education | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 3 subjects selected from the following (18cp): | |||
| EDGZ801 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGZ802 | Introduction to Assessment Principles and Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au