2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education | 2017

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:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education provides a substantial teaching qualification for those working in the Adult and Vocational Education sector.

The program offers theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and training.

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:

  1. Broad discipline knowledge of adult learning principles and also the different approaches to teaching adult learners from a diversity of backgrounds.
  2. 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.
  3. Expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
    1. Assess adult learners’ needs;
    2. Analyse the specific demands and requirements of diverse learners;
    3. Design, plan, implement and evaluate vocational education and adult learning programs in state, national and international settings;
    4. Observe, reflect on and critique pedagogical practices.
  4. Capacity for differentiated instruction for diverse groups of adult learners.
  5. 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:

  1. 5 core subjects to the value of 30 credit points; and
  2. 3 elective subjects to the value of 18 credit points as outlined in the table below.
Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)

Students are required to complete the following four core subjects (24cp):

EDGH852 Learning about Learning in Adult Education 6 Autumn
EDGH856 Innovation for Practitioners in Adult, Vocational & Higher 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
Select one core subject from the Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training list below (6cp). EDGI900 and EDGI904 are recommended foundation subjects.
EDGI900 Introduction to Technology in Education 6 Autumn
EDGI901 Emerging Issues in Educational Technology 6 Not offered in 2017
EDGI902 Instructional Strategies and Design 6 Not offered in 2017
EDGI903 Digital Resource Design 6 Spring
EDGI904 Online Learning and Teaching 6 Spring
EDGI905 Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning 6 Autumn
Plus three subjects selected from the following (18cp):
EDGX901 Psychology for Educators 6 Autumn
EDGH961 The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education 6 Autumn
EDGH958 Curriculum Design and Evaluation 6 Spring
EDGL920 Leading, Developing and Managing People 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

Last reviewed: 8 November, 2016