GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 1, 2A, 2B 11111111
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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION TEACHING 1, 2A, 2B Each of these subjects involves two hours of formal class work for one semester (15 weeks). In general the subjects aim to further develop each participant's level of understanding of the nature and purpose of Graphic Communication and to improve the effectiveness of classroom teaching and programs of study in this aspect of education. Topics covered will include: subject philosophy and content; applications of Graphic Communication to various levels and aspects of education; classroom applications and alternative teaching strategies; creative processes and strategies for facilitating creativity; integrative and interdisciplinary activities; classroom facilities and resources. Heavy emphasis will be placed on relating theoretical studies to the practice of actual classroom teaching.
These subjects comprise a total of one hour of formal class work per week for three semesters (45 weeks). Topics covered will include: basic principles of curriculum development; theoretical bases for curriculum development and evaluation; practical applications of processes involved in curriculum development and evaluation.
HUMAN RELATIONS A, B
These subjects are designed specifically as training for leadership/
consultant/co-ordinator/change agent roles which graduates of the course are expected to assume. Topics covered will include:
developing personal awareness; role influences and the nature of leadership; basic models of change process; analysis of power relationships in educational organisation; decision making procedures in the curriculum change process. These subjects involve the equivalent of one hour of class work for three semesters.
INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP PROJECT
ducation Practice.
This occupies the final semester of the course and is seen as providing a 'finale' which integrates, via practice, the other course elements.
lt will involve participants in completing a substantial project in Graphic Communication education and represents an opportunity for them to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills to some practical purpose.
Course participants will generally be teaching concurrently or engaged in other educational work relevant to Graphic Communication. In all areas of the course, participants will be encouraged to apply what is being learnt to their education practice and to bring back to the course for discussion and analysis matters which have arisen during their practice.
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Assessment
Individual units within the course require the completion of assignments or projects related to education practice.
As the course components are to be conducted by a number of full and part-time specialist staff, participants can expect considerable variation in the style, presentation and approach to studies. Formal lectures, small group tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, simulation exercises, visiting lecturers and excursions will be incorporated in the program.
In general, a participant's performance in each of the main units of the course will be assessed on the basis of tasks undertaken during the units. Such tasks may include written assignments, objective tests, practical work folios, reviews, essays and field work. Details of requirements are available from the lecturers in charge of each unit, or from the Course Co-ordinator.
Results for each unit will normally be assessed in the grades of HONOUR, PASS, FAIL.
Course Co-ordinator Mr. Ron Bail
Telephone (03) 818 0631, Extension 215.
REGULATION
1. In this regulation, unless inconsistent with the context or subject matter
1.1 "Council" refers to the Council of the Hawthorn Institute of Education.
1.2 "Faculty" refers to the Faculty of Teacher Education of the Hawthorn Institute of Education.
1.3 "approved" means approved by the Faculty;
1.4 "UG2 diploma" means an award registered in category UG2 in the register of the Australian Council on Awards in Advanced Education;
1.5 "the course" refers to the course for the Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication Education awarded under this regulation.
2. There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication Education which shall be awarded in one grade only.
3. An applicant may be admitted to candidature who
(a) has qualified for a degree from an approved institution, or has a UG2 diploma, or has an approved equivalent qualification; and
(b) has completed an approved course of teacher preparation;
and
(c) has not less than three years approved teaching experience;
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(d) has been deemed by the Faculty to be an applicant suited for admission to the course;
provided that an applicant who would be ineligible for admission by reason of (a) or (b) of this clause may be admitted if deemed by the Faculty to be an applicant especially suited for admission by virtue of his or her qualifications, experience, and involvement in the field of graphic communication education; and that in respect of (c) an applicant who has had at least two years of approved teaching experience may be admitted to candidature under conditions to be specified in that regard pursuant to Clause 4.
4. The course and the conditions under which it may be undertaken shall be as prescribed from time to time by the Faculty and published in the Institute Handbook or in a supplement or supplements thereto.
5. A candidate shall pursue the course for at least one academic year and shall, except where otherwise permitted by the Faculty, complete the course within four years of commencing the course.
6. To qualify for the Graduate Diploma a candidate shall (a) to the satisfaction of the Faculty participate in the classes
and other activities prescribed for the course; and (b) attain a standard satisfactory to the Faculty in prescribed
practical, written and other work.
7. Where a candidate, having undertaken the course, has failed to qualify for the Graduate Diploma the Faculty
(a) may recommend to the Council the suspension or discontinuance of his or her candidature; or
(b) shall prescribe what further work must be completed, and under what conditions, in order to qualify for the Graduate Diploma.
8. The Council may award the Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication Education to a candidate who has fulfilled the prescribed conditions.
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