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COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES OVERVIEW YOUR PATHWAY TO TEACHING Program Director Stephen Brinton Level AQF Level 5 (Higher Education) With lecturers who bring not only Qualification Diploma academic expertise but practical experience Subjects 8 into the classroom, the AC Diploma of Education Studies will IELTS 5.5 provide an educational experience of holistic CRICOS Code 102799G formation which prepares students to ASCED Code 070103 change the world. Accreditation Self-accredited Course Length 1 year full-time; up to 4 years part-time The Diploma of Education Studies is a nested higher education award in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary), with core skills in writing and research, as well as the AC core value of Christian Worldview. It can be a destination course, pathway, or exit point, thus allowing flexibility for students who may wish to start with a short sub-bachelor course before committing to a Bachelor degree or for students who need to exit the Bachelor of Education earlier than intended, due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons. Graduates of the Diploma of Education Studies may find employment in educational institutions (faith-based, government and non-government), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service- orientated positions, and positions that require skills in research and critical thinking. Last updated: February 2021 1 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES AC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Christian Worldview A knowledge of the Christian story, derived from the Scriptures and tradition of the church. An awareness of the implications of this story for self-identity in the context of local and global communities. This includes a commitment to engage with alternate worldviews, showing appreciation of the values and perspectives of others. Leadership The ability to provide effective Christian leadership to individuals, groups and organisations, demonstrated in the capacity to influence and enable others to accomplish worthwhile objectives which contribute to the human good and the kingdom of God. This includes seeking to emulate the example of Jesus Christ in serving and empowering others. Integrity and Justice The ability to apply a Christian worldview in the diverse situations and responsibilities of life, and to exercise faith, hope, love and generosity as prevailing attitudes. This includes the active promotion of the gospel, social justice, equality, mutual respect and an ecological ethos. Communications The ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, in appropriate contexts using high levels of verbal, written and technological skills. This includes visual and media literacy, numeracy, rhetoric and persuasion. Personal and Social Skills Demonstrate relational skills that incorporate the flexibility for both independent and collaborative situations. This includes personal and group organizational skills, conflict management and resolution, as well as the ability to value and respect the opinions of others. Critical and Creative Thinking A capacity for critical and reflective thinking that is explored not only individually but within a community context. This includes a capacity to be creative and to research, analyse and resolve problems in innovative and prophetic ways. Professional Knowledge Use and maintain knowledge about a discipline or field, in terms of theoretical, conceptual and methodological elements, striving continually and independently to secure further knowledge and where appropriate, defined professional skills. Last updated: February 2021 2 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES LEARNING OUTCOMES Specification AQF Level 5 AC Learning Outcomes AC Graduate Attributes Knowledge Graduates of a Diploma Demonstrated: Christian Worldview will have: • ability to identify key issues and Critical and Creative • technical and theoretical practices within the discipline Thinking knowledge and area of primary or secondary concepts, with depth in teaching; Professional some areas within a field • outlining the general research Knowledge of work and learning; principles and methods used in the discipline area of primary or secondary teaching Skills Graduates of a Diploma Demonstrated ability to: Christian Worldview will have: • Design and execute a research Leadership • cognitive and project which examines a communication skills to problem or issue using Integrity and Justice identity, analyse, appropriate methodologies and Communication synthesise and act on theories from the discipline Personal and Social information from a area; Skills range of sources; • Identify and critically evaluate • cognitive, technical and new developments of research Critical and Creative communication skills to and scholarship in the discipline Thinking analyse, plan, design and area of primary or secondary evaluate approaches to Professional teaching; Knowledge unpredictable problems • Communicate effectively ideas and/or management and proposed solutions to peers requirements; and general audiences in diverse • specialist technical and contexts; creative skills to express ideas and perspectives; • communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge; Last updated: February 2021 3 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES LEARNING OUTCOMES Specification AQF Level 5 AC Learning Outcomes AC Graduate Attributes Application of Graduates of a Diploma Demonstrated ability to: Christian Worldview knowledge will demonstrate the • Articulate new questions or Leadership and skills application of knowledge issues and apply the knowledge and skills: and skills developed within the Integrity and Justice • with depth in some areas discipline area of primary or Communication of specialisation, in secondary teaching to develop Personal and Social known or changing appropriate solutions; Skills contexts; • Work independently, • to transfer and apply responsibly and with the level Critical and Creative theoretical concepts of professionalism expected in Thinking and/or technical and/or the discipline area of primary or Professional creative skills in a range secondary or secondary Knowledge of situations; teaching; • with personal • Design and implement a responsibility and research project in the autonomy in performing discipline area of primary or complex technical secondary teaching to advance operations with personal and professional responsibility for own development. outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality; • with initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well- defined parameters. Last updated: February 2021 4 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure is based on the first two semesters (each of 13 weeks duration) of the Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises: • 10 cp from Research • 10 cp from Christian Studies • 60 cp from Education To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Education Studies a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 80 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects noted below. CREDIT CONTENT OF THE COURSE OF STUDY POINTS EDU105 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research THE101 Christian Worldview CORE SUBJECTS 8 x 10 EDU101 or EDU102 Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching 5 x EDU subjects ELECTIVES Nil SPECIALISATION Nil RULES OF Maximum of 6 subjects (60 credit points) at 100 level PROGRESSION OTHER PROTOCOLS Must have the appropriate approvals for working with children. OF THE COURSE PRE-REQUISITES FOR Pre-requisites are noted on the subject outline. Students must have completed SPECIFIC SUBJECTS the pre-requisite to enrol in the subject. For information on the teaching faculty for this subject, please visit our website. Last updated: February 2021 5 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES Graduate Pathways Students who have successfully completed the Diploma of Education Studies may progress into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Graduates are advised to contact the Future Students Team for information on eligibility requirements for further study. Career Opportunities Graduates of the Diploma of Education Studies may find employment in educational institutions (faith-based, government and non-government), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service- orientated positions, and positions that require skills in research and critical thinking. Work-Integrated Learning Work-Integrated Learning may be undertaken through various Professional Practice and Professional Experience subjects at AC. These subjects seek to create a direct linkage between the learning, skills and values engaged in lectures, and the reflection which occurs when these are applied in real-life settings. These work-based training subjects comprise of instruction, academic assessment and a placement in a workplace for each subject. To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Education Studies, a candidate is not required to complete any Professional Practice subjects. For further information related to Work-Integrated Learning please see the Professional Practice Handbook on Moodle or contact our Student Support team. Last updated: February 2021 6 COURSE DIPLOMA OF HANDBOOK EDUCATION STUDIES ADMISSION CRITERIA Academic Entry Requirements