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Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education |
Abbreviation: | GDipAdult&VEd |
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 / UAC Codes: | Wollongong / 935011 |
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 and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:a) Assess adult learners’ needs; b) Analyse the specific demands and requirements of diverse learners; c) Design, plan, implement and evaluate vocational education and adult learning programs in state, national and international settings; d) 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:
- 5 core subjects to the value of 30 credit points; and
- 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 | Not available in 2018 |
| EDGH967 | Multiliteracies & Numeracies in Adult & Vocational 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 | Spring |
| EDGI902 | Designing Digital Learning Environments | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Not available in 2018 |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Digital Learning | 6 | Not available in 2018 |
| 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 |
* An appropriate alternate spring session subject will be selected in consultation with the Academic Program Director.
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.