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University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr Sharon Tindall- Ford
Director of Graduate Diploma of Education
Senior Lecturer Educational Psychology |
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 Hi from The University of Wollongong!
If you are interested in a quality Post Graduate Qualification in Teacher Education that will provide you with an internationally recognized qualification to teach anywhere in the world, then look no further than the University of Wollongong! For over a decade the University of Wollongong has welcomed International Students, many of whom are Canadians, to our Graduate Diploma of Education Program. UOW teaching graduates are successful in gaining employment throughout Australia, Canada, Asia, United Kingdom and many other parts of the world.
The Graduate Diploma of Education (GDE) is an intensive, academically rigorous 10-month program that prepares pre-service teachers so that they are confident, qualified and equipped to successfully enter the teaching profession. The program successfully blends educational theory and the development of practical teaching understandings and skills with supported teaching practice, called Professional Experience (PEX). Students have 55 days in schools where they are supported by a supervising schoolteacher and an academic from the University. Teaching experiences are in local schools and there are opportunities for UOW GDE students to teach in China, Fiji, Malaysia and Thailand. Many of our Canadian students take this opportunity to teach in these exotic locations and then travel afterwards on the holiday break that immediately follows this mid year PEX.
Studying the GDE at Wollongong provides a uniquely Australian experience. Wollongong has become known as a university town and all International students are welcomed each year where the city has a “Welcome to International Students Day” when many distinctly “Aussie” traditions and celebrations are organized for all our visiting students and academics. At UOW International Students are immersed in “ Aussie Culture” including Australia Day, and our obsession with sport and outdoor activities including surfing, Rugby, Soccer, Aussie Rules Football, Cricket and our love of eating out doors with BBQ’s and outdoor alfresco eating at café’s and restaurants. The relaxed, safe, affordable laid back lifestyle of Wollongong is very attractive and only 50 minutes down the road is the beautiful international city of Sydney.
We look forward to you joining us down under to what will be a life changing, rewarding and enjoyable time studying at The University of Wollongong! |
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About Wollongong
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| The City of Wollongong is located on the east coast of Australia, in the State of New South Wales. The University of Wollongong is only a one-hour drive from downtown Sydney, and two and a half hours from Canberra, Australia's capital city. Ideally located at the base of the Illawarra escarpment with views to the Pacific Ocean, the University is 5km from Wollongong City centre and a range of transport options are available including electric trains, buses, and cycle ways. Miles of beautiful beach are within walking distance of the campus.
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Graduate Diploma in Education
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The Graduate Diploma in Education (GDE) is a professional course in education for graduates who wish to earn a recognized teaching qualification in either Primary/Junior or Intermediate/Senior Divisions. It is a ten-month full-time course extending from January to late November. A new start date has been introduced in the Wollongong program. Canadian students wishing to attend the Grad Diploma in Education (Primary) will be able to start the teacher-training program in July 2010. This new start date will enable them to finish the course in mid July 2011 in time to apply for teaching positions in Sept 2011. There are limited positions for the mid year intake.
The GDE is equivalent to the one year BEd program offered by Canadian universities and is recognized in Ontario for the issue of Letter of Eligibility which allows the holder to seek employment as a teacher in Ontario, similar recognition is available in all other Canadian provinces.
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Programs of Study
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The program is offered at two levels - Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior.
Primary/Elementary
Primary/Elementary students take "Primary Method" subjects which covers all teaching areas; Mathematics, Numeracy, English, Personal Development, Health,& Physical Education, Creative Arts, Science and Technology, Human Society and it’s Environment ( Social Studies), Literacy Across the Curriculum
PLUS Core Educational Theory Subjects
Intermediate/Senior
Intermediate/Senior students must choose two Single Method subjects or one Double Method subject and also study Core Educational Theory Subjects
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| - English |
- Geography |
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| - Business Studies |
- Legal Studies |
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| - Modern History |
- Drama |
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| - French |
- Mathematics |
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| - Computer Studies |
- Science |
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| - Visual Arts |
- Music |
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| - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
- Society & Culture (Social Studies) |
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Orientation for Canadian Students
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The Graduate Diploma in Education program for Canadian & International students commences with a two-day orientation program mid January at the University of Wollongong. An introductory session includes information on living in Australia, studying at the University of Wollongong, The GDE Program and the NSW education system. An overview of the process that UOW provides in supporting Canadian & International students getting accredited in their home province is also provided and a series of information sessions continues through out the year to ensure all documentation is ready for Canadian and International students before they leave Australia in late November/ early December. There is also time It also provided to assist with arrangements for accommodation and other matters. Accommodation is available for this week at the University residence with meals provided (and it is close to the beach!).
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Teaching Experience – Professional Experience (PEX) in the Graduate Diploma in Education
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There are three periods of School Experience in the program, the first is three weeks in late March, the second is three weeks in June where there is the opportunity for an overseas PEX in China, Malaysia, Fiji, Thailand and the last PEX is for 5 weeks in October and November. For most students Professional Experience is undertaken in schools in the Wollongong area.
The time overseas PEX offers an illuminating professional experience which is both different from and yet relevant to teaching in your home country. In addition, through contacts with teachers and students both in and out of school, there is the opportunity for a much more meaningful interaction with a different culture than is available to most overseas visitors. |
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| Masters of Eduction available. Click here for more informaiton |
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Visit the University of Wollongong website.
(Cricos Code 00102E) |
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