Graduate Certificate in eLearning
Why study the Graduate Certificate in eLearning at UNE?
The course has been designed to meet the needs of all involved in the area of web-based teaching and learning. This includes: teachers, education officers, training and development personnel across all professions. The course content and experiences are developed within the context of each individual's specific needs and circumstances.
This course is delivered fully online and involves a range of individual and collaborative learning activities. Assessment includes opportunities to tailor requirements to individual needs.
Career Opportunities
School-based teachers; Professional educators;
Staff trainers, consultants and professional developers; Materials developers.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, On lineTrimester 2, On line
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is delivered wholly online.
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is delivered wholly online.For more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
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All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is delivered wholly online. For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is delivered wholly online. For more information, click here |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or (c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or (d) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and (e) comply with the University's English Language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students integrate ICT in their profession. |
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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; (b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or
(d) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(e) comply with the University's English Language requirements.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) a minimum of one year as a part-time candidate;
(b) a maximum of two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
UNE admitted students
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points at 500-level.
OUA admitted students
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For UNE and OUA Admitted Students
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in eLearning.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of elearning environments and the related ICT tools are a key focus in the teaching. Students practice this knowledge through their engagement in online learning activities. Knowledge of discipline is mainly assessed through its application.
Communication Skills
Students are explicitly taught about online communication but have opportunities to practice a variety of communication skills including writing reports, posting to forums and wikis, chatting via text and participating in a virtual environment. These skills are assessed through a variety of report-style and online-contribution assessment tasks.
Global Perspectives
Students are taught to expand their conceptions beyond their own sphere of experience and have the opportunity to practice this through online activities that connect with others both nationally and internationally. These perspectives are assessed through their researching and responses to the various assessment tasks.
Information Literacy
Students are taught to evaluate and appreciate the limitations of various sources of knowledge and have the opportunity to practice this through being encouraged to use a full range of sources of information. This literacy is assessed through the variety of knowledge sources needed to accomplish the varied range of assessment tasks.
Life-Long Learning
Students are taught to develop communication, thinking and research skills that will last well beyond their period of candidature. There are varied opportunities for the students to practice these skills and develop an appreciation of the need for further learning. The assessment tasks encourage intellectual curiosity.
Problem Solving
Students are taught to identify and analyse critical issues and to think logically but creatively in developing solutions. Students practice this through opportunities provided to deal with a wide range of situations that are relevant to elearning environments. This is assessed through planning and operational activities and demonstration of the ability to deconstruct situations.
Social Responsibility
Students are taught the importance of social responsibility through the professional responsibilities of teaching and practice this by challenging the use of elearning tools in learning environments. This is assessed through certain perspectives taken in assessment tasks.
Team Work
Students are taught to take certain roles in learning activities and practice this by collaborating in a variety of online activities. Team work is assessed through the negotiation required in online participation.
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