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The School of Education offers a Master of Education degree by major research thesis. This is an alternative to the Master of Education and Training which is done by a combination of coursework and minor thesis. Students are invited to contact the School to discuss the selection of a major research topic and to explore ways in which preparation for the major thesis by research can be arranged.

Staff in the School have research interests in the following areas:

• teaching, learning and evaluation in education and training

• effect of family and school relationships on learning

• social basis of schooling

• school change and reform

• practitioner research

• young people at risk

• language and literacy

• school-based curriculum development

• school, family and community links

• early childhood education

• inter-professional collaboration

• recruitment, selection and appraisal in education and training

• student learning in higher education

• multi-media, on-line learning and computer-enhanced learning

• vocational education and employment pathways

• numeracy and mathematics education

• science education

• learning in the workplace

• adult and community education

• recognition of prior learning

• outdoor education

• computer mediated art

• wilderness adventure based therapy

• experiential learning

• workplace education and training

• gender and affirmative action and policy studies.

Students who have areas of interest in education other than those mentioned above are nevertheless encouraged to discuss enrolment possibilities with the School, which can facilitate co-supervisory links with other schools or institutions.

Students, once accepted by the School for admission to the Master of Education by Research, will work with their supervisor to produce an application for candidature based upon a specific research topic.

Upon acceptance of candidature by the University, the degree is normally completed with a minimum of twenty-four months of full time study. Part time study is also available, and can be carried out in conjunction with projects appropriate to the candidate's workplace.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the course applicants must have a university degree completed at a meritorious level; and satisfied the School that they have aptitude for an extended research project. The latter requirement can be met either by extensive experience in the field of education and training, or by completion of an approved introductory research methodology activity.

Degree Requirements

The research thesis must be original work conducted under the supervision of the student advisor/s and with the approval of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the University.

The thesis of the candidate will be examined externally by examiners of high academic standing in the area of the candidate's thesis topic.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (BY RESEARCH) (I)

Course Code: HRED Course Description

The School of Education offers a Master of Education degree by major research thesis. This is an alternative to the Master of Education and Training specialisation, which is done by a combination of coursework and minor thesis. Students are invited to contact the School to discuss the selection of a major research topic and to explore ways in which preparation for the major thesis by research can be arranged.

Staff in the School have research interests in the following areas:

• teaching, learning and evaluation in education and training

• effect of family and school relationships on learning

• social basis of schooling

• school change and reform

• practitioner research/action research

• young people at risk

• language and literacy

• school-based curriculum development

• school, family and community links

• early childhood education

• inter-professional collaboration

• recruitment, selection and appraisal in education and training

• student learning in higher education

• multi-media, on-line learning and computer-enhanced learning

• vocational education and training

• numeracy and mathematics education

• science education

• learning in the workplace

• recognition of prior learning

• outdoor education

• computer mediated art

• wilderness adventure based therapy

• experiential learning

• gender and affirmative action and policy studies.

Students who have areas of interest in education other than those mentioned above are nevertheless encouraged to discuss enrolment possibilities with the School, which can facilitate co-supervisory links with other schools or institutions.

Students, once accepted by the School for admission to the Master of Education by Research, will work with their supervisor to produce an application for candidature based upon a specific research topic.

Upon acceptance of candidature by the University, the degree is normally completed with a minimum of twenty-four months of full time study. Part time study is also available, and can be carried out in conjunction with projects appropriate to the candidate's workplace.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the course applicants must have a university degree completed at a meritorious level; and satisfied the School that they have aptitude for an extended research project. Some applicants may be required to audit a coursework unit of study in Research Methodology. Degree Requirements

The research thesis must be original work conducted under the supervision of the student advisor/s and with the approval of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the University.

The thesis of the candidate will be examined externally by examiners of high academic standing in the area of the candidate's thesis topic.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LITERACY(OFFERED PART TIME ONLY)

Course Code: HTLT Program Objectives The program aims to provide:

• a comprehensive overview of issues in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Literacy, with specific focus on current TESOL and Literacy teaching; and

• skills sufficient to function as competent TESOL/Literacy program designers and teachers in a range of educational training contexts. Admission Requirements

Graduate Certificates & Graduate Diplomas

• To qualify for admission to the Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas applicants must either be a qualified teacher with a recognised degree or hold a diploma of at least three years duration with at least one year of teaching experience post degree/diploma, or an approved equivalent.

Master of TESOL

• To qualify for admission to the Master of TESOL applicants must have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in TESOL at a minimum average of second class honours (H2A – 70 per cent), or equivalent.

Master of TESOL & Literacy

• To qualify for admission to the Master of TESOL and Literacy applicants must have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Literacy at a minimum average of second class honours (H2A – 70 per cent), or equivalent.

Program Duration

Each Graduate Certificate is offered over 2 semesters part time Each Graduate Diploma is offered over two semesters on a full time basis or part time equivalent. Each Master degree is offered over three semesters on a full time basis or part time equivalent.

Program Structure

Credit Point EFTSL SC Band Pre 2005 From 2005 Full Fee

Graduate Certificate in TESOL (AU$) (AU$) (AU$)

ACA5001 FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE 16 0.1670 1 $668 $834 $1,911 AEG2200 TESOL METHODOLOGY 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 AEG2211 TECHNIQUES IN TESOL 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 Graduate Certificate in Literacy

ACA5001 FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE 16 0.1670 1 $668 $834 $1,911 AEG2204 LITERACY METHODOLOGY 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 AEG2205 ADVANCED LITERACY METHODOLOGY 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 Graduate Diploma in TESOL

The Graduate Diploma in TESOL comprises the Graduate Certificate in TESOL plus three approved subjects offered by the School of Education. Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Literacy

The Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Literacy comprises the Graduate Certificate in Literacy plus two core subjects and one other subject selected from the applied studies or electives offered by the School of Education.*

AEG2200 TESOL METHODOLOGY 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 AEG2211 TECHNIQUES IN TESOL 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 Elective or Applied Study*

Applied Studies Subjects

AEG2202 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – TESOL 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 AEG2210 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – LITERACY 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 #Local students seeking accreditation with employing bodies such as the Department of Education and Training must complete HEG2202 Professional Practice – TESOL.

Master of TESOL

Master of TESOL and Literacy

Each Master degree comprises its corresponding Graduate Diploma plus one of the following pathways:

Pathway 1

AER0001 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 AEM1659 MINOR THESIS (FULL TIME) 32 0.3330 0 $1,331 $1,331 $3,808 AEM1660 MINOR THESIS (PART TIME) 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910

Credit Point EFTSL SC Band Pre 2005 From 2005 Full Fee

(AU$) (AU$) (AU$)

Pathway 2

AER0001 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 16 0.1670 0 $668 $668 $1,910 plus two approved subjects offered by the School of Education

*Offshore students will enrol in HEM1655 Research Methods in Education and Training. Assessment tasks for the electives must be based on the TESOL and/or Literacy field.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)