Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation
The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation is a four-subject award designed to introduce students to the study of teaching and education. This Certificate can be completed in a single semester. COURSE DESCRIPTION The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation gives students an introduction to teaching and studying education at AC. Subjects…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation is a four-subject award designed to introduce students to the study of teaching and education. This Certificate can be completed in a single semester.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation gives students an introduction to teaching and studying education at AC. Subjects include Foundations in Teaching and Learning; the Self-Reflective Educator; and Inclusive Education.
The skills gained in this course can be applied in various contexts including teaching children and teenagers outside of a school setting (e.g. churches and community groups), and some auxiliary roles in a school setting.
This course can be a destination course or exit point, thus allowing flexibility for students who may wish to start with a short postgraduate course before committing to a Master of Teaching or for students who need to exit the Master of Teaching earlier than intended, due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Demonstrated:
recognition of the diversity of life values that characterise today’s pluralist societies, and ability to encourage respect, based on informed understanding, of those who hold views that differ from those of the school community;
understanding of the development of theological and anthropological perspectives on Christian educational practice.
Demonstrated ability to:
critically evaluate and effectively communicate learning and teaching theories and practices in order to most effectively achieve desired learning outcomes with special attention to embedded worldview and life values;
demonstrate the advanced level of knowledge and higher-order of skills that are required for effective Christian learning and teaching in order to develop, sustain and fulfil the vision and mission of particular learning and teaching contexts;
articulate a clear understanding of a biblical worldview, and its impact on philosophical and historical trends in learning and teaching. Plan and implement learning and teaching activities in the social and cultural context of the contemporary world that are critically shaped by a biblically informed experience of that world.
Demonstrated ability to:
display creativity and flexibility supported by biblically informed, rigorous reasoning in identifying and dealing with emerging problems in the learning and teaching context;
develop a plan for continual personal development that includes spiritual, professional and interpersonal skills for effective educational practice and collegial academic engagement.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification (Bachelor degree or equivalent (or higher)) by an authorised institution. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of recent secondary education are not eligible for this course and are advised to pursue admission into the Undergraduate Certificate of Teacher Preparation.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification (Bachelor degree or equivalent (or higher)) by an authorised institution. Applicants seeking admission on Vocational Education and Training qualification are not eligible for this course and are advised to pursue admission into the Undergraduate Certificate of Teacher Preparation.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of a Bachelor degree or higher (or equivalent) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants who have not completed formal higher education study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Language
If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non-English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent). Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening) on entry into the program.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
