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James Cook University

Graduate Diploma of Education

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About OzTREKK

OzTREKK Scholarships

JCU Profile

JCU’s Faculty of Arts,

Education and Social

Sciences

Program Overview

Admission Info

JCU’s Graduate

Diploma of

Education FAQs

Study in Australia

FAQs

How to Apply

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To access OzTREKK’s free services, you must submit your university applications directly to OzTREKK Matt: An Australian

who attended university in both Australia and Canada

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TROPICAL NORTHERN QUEENSLAND:

A NATURAL PLACE FOR STUDY

A WORLD-CLASS ENTERPRISE

James Cook University is one of

Queensland’s premier universities and Australia’s leading tropical

university. Offering excellence in teaching and research, the main campuses are located in Cairns and Townsville in northern Queensland, with additional campuses in Brisbane and Singapore and teaching sites in

Asia and the Pacific.

The university takes its name from the eighteenth-century British navigator and explorer Captain James Cook, whose epic voyages contributed to the world of Science. The University was proclaimed in Townsville on April 20, 1970, 200 years after Cook charted the eastern seaboard of Australia, including northern Queensland. With a diverse range of academic study areas available, JCU offers students

a quality learning experience in a unique location.

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OPTIONS

JCU Undergraduate and

postgraduate courses span the Arts, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Information Technology, Science, Social Sciences, Tourism and Veterinary Science. JCU aims to give graduates the

qualifications and skills they need for

the global workforce. Local industries and professions contribute to course content, and many courses include work placement schemes.

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

JCU recognizes that knowledge has the power to change lives and strives to create a student-centred learning environment where students learn to take full advantage of their

university experience. With friendly campuses, smaller class sizes, accessible teaching staff, and excellent support services including study skills and student mentor programs, JCU students receive the personal attention they need to achieve their best.

TEACHING EXCELLENCE

JCU’s academics are highly qualified, win national teaching

awards and are world leaders in their

fields. Innovation in teaching styles

and technologies is fundamental to

JCU’s approach to teaching.

PERSONAL ATTENTION

JCU values its postgraduate students, who make up around 20 per cent of the student body. Lecturers and supervisors are easily accessible, and

form part of students’ professional

network.

About James Cook University

JCU’s vision is to be one of the world’s leading

research universities in the tropics. JCU is home to more than 20 specialist centres and institutes, and maintains island, rainforest and outback research stations. As a leading research university, JCU provides top facilities for teaching and learning. Much research focus is based on the industries and environments of northern Australia, including marine biology, tropical environment studies, earth sciences and geology, engineering, tropical health and tourism. JCU receives more than $27 million in research funding annually, and is a member of the alliance, Innovative Research Universities Australia.

LEADING RESEARCH

Significant for JCU

students in Australia is the

university’s unique natural

location. The coastal campus cities of 180,000 (Townsville) and 147,000 (Cairns) and the tropical North Queensland surroundings attract more than two million visitors each year who come to experience the Great Barrier Reef, the islands and

rainforests of the Wet Tropics - both World Heritage environments. Visitors and residents enjoy a range of leisure activities including diving on the reef, visiting the ancient rainforests and waterfalls in the many national parks, bushwalking, camping,

fishing and visiting historic

outback regions.

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JCU’s Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

JCU’s commitment to research

excellence is reflected in the

reputation of researchers in the faculty. Prominent areas of research include gender and IT issues in education, maritime archaeology, human perception, foster care, youth issues, and Australian and Indigenous Australian studies.

This strong research focus provides a stimulating atmosphere for students and encourages the development of

research and critical thinking skills, essential in any career.

The enthusiasm generated by researchers also creates a great teaching and learning environment enjoyed by both staff and students. While many programs offered by the faculty seek to engage students with issues relevant to life in tropical northern Australia and the

Asia-Pacific region, significant

consideration is also given to

important social, cultural and political issues in a wider global context.

The career options available to the

faculty’s graduates are as diverse as

the graduates themselves. Professional degrees in community welfare, education, psychology, and social work can lead to accreditation with relevant

professional bodies in Australia and in some overseas countries.

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JCU’s successful teacher education

programs have a 40-year history in North Queensland and programs in Early Childhood Education, Primary

and Secondary Teaching are certified

by the Queensland College of Teachers and recognized nationally and internationally, in countries such as Canada.

The School of Education at JCU has been training teachers since the 1960s. It offers undergraduate programs in early childhood, primary, secondary and physical education teaching, and has developed exceptionally strong relationships with local schools and education providers. Postgraduate courses offer practising teachers opportunities to enrich their professional knowledge base, further develop their

understanding of factors shaping educational participation, and outcomes as well as their own professional practice, and provide pathways into higher research degrees.

Research degrees (MEd Hons, EdD and PhD) provide opportunities to explore in greater depth issues of importance to the profession, to contribute to the body of

professional knowledge and equip themselves for leadership at all levels.

The School’s Philosophy

James Cook University staff formally recognize that it is a leading tropical research university – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the

rainforests of the Wet Tropics and Outback savannahs. The communities that the university serves are regional and rural, as well as national and international, with diverse needs and aspirations. JCU seeks to be regionally relevant, yet globally connected.

The School of Education at JCU is committed to education for sustainability, being socially and culturally inclusive and ensuring

graduates’ professional standards.

Career Outcomes

The School of Education has formed dynamic partnerships with local schools and its programs incorporate a broad range of practical teaching experiences in well-equipped, professionally-managed classrooms. School of Education graduates are employed in schools throughout Australia, the United Kingdom and North America, and many

successful graduates hold teaching posts as teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in Japan and China.

The JCU School of Education has a

number of well-recognized areas of research and postgraduate training, which attract teams of researchers and cohorts of students. Key focus areas include:

• Education, Society & Sustainability • Social and Cultural Construcions of

Difference

• Psychological & Social

Development of Children

• Teaching & Learning

• Teacher Preparation & Professional

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JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Education

Program Overview

University Location

University Campus

Total Units

Award

Program Duration

Semester Intake

Next Intake

Tuition Fee (2011)

Townsville/Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Townsville and Cairns, Queensland

24 units

Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary, Secondary, 1-9)

One Year (two semesters)

Late January/early February each year

January 2012

$17,000 AUD

Become a Teacher

This program provides the perfect opportunity for graduates to qualify for a profession recognized

throughout Australia, in one year of full-time study. It is an intensive program meeting the requirements of the Queensland College of Teachers for registration as a teacher. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Ontario College of Teachers. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of achievement in their

undergraduate degree and be committed to undertaking continuous professional development throughout their teaching career.

Program Overview

James Cook University offers students

the flexibility to enter into one of

three different streams:

Graduate Diploma of Education

(Primary) - Townsville Campus

The Primary program focuses on Years 1 - 7 (children from ages six and 12), which is offered at the Townsville campus. As a teaching graduate you will be equipped to teach across the key learning curriculum areas in primary schools.

Graduate Diploma of Education (Years 1-9) - Cairns Campus

The 1-9 program will produce

teachers that are flexible and aware

of the key learning areas for Years One to Nine (children aged from 6 to 14). It helps to address the

shortage of teachers in specialist areas, such as maths and science, and also prepares graduates to teach in the middle school years (Years 6 to 14). This program is offered at the Cairns campus.

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) - Townsville Campus

The Secondary program focuses on Years 8 - 12 (adolescents from ages 13 to 17). To prepare as a secondary teacher, students generally focus on two teaching areas. In

choosing their teaching areas, students need to consider combinations that are in demand in secondary schools and areas where they have completed

undergraduate study. At JCU, students select from the following secondary

school subjects: Arts, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Languages other than English, Legal Studies, Marine Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Sciences, Studies of Society and Envi-ronment, Technologies, Visual Arts.

Professional Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher is gaining practical teaching experience in schools. There are a range of placements offered in public and private schools in the local area and region. Possibilities for

professional experience in remote areas also exist. Students are required to complete 55 days of professional experience in schools, plus an additional 20 days of community service education. Students completing the one-to-nine program in Cairns must do one of their school placements outside of Cairns. Students enrolled on the Townsville campus may be required to undertake at least one professional experience block out of Townsville. The Graduate Diploma in Education includes an integrated practical com-ponent – students spend two days per week for part of each semester and two three-week block periods in school settings to complete the required 55 days of professional experience.

*Tuition fees are subject to annual review and cost indexation and may change. The above course fees are for 2011 and may be increased annually.

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JCU’s Graduate Diploma of

Education Admission Information

Entry Requirements

Who Should Apply

OzTREKK Teacher Education Admissions Officer: Shannon Tilston

Further questions? Planning to apply? Please contact Shannon at shannon@oztrekk.com

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Primary Stream

Applicants must have:

• At minimum, a three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized

post-secondary institution, with a 65% average or above.

• The student’s undergraduate degree must include studies in at least two

Key Learning Areas, namely English, Math, Science, Creative Arts, Social and Environmental Education, Teachnology, and Health and Physical Education.

One-to-Nine Stream

• Completed two years of study in two Key Learning Areas (as listed above). • Completed at least four full-year courses, or equivalent, in two different

teaching methods.

Secondary Stream

• Met the requirements for two teaching methods. A student’s undergraduate

degree must include at least three years of study (at least eight subjects) in a major teaching area, and a minimum two years of study (at least four subjects) in another teaching area.

Those students who have 65% and above and meet the necessary teaching method requirements. Students who possess grades in the range 60% to 64% are also encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students who have not attained at least a 60% average in their undergraduate degree have to complete a supplementary application form to the School of Education outlining their motivation to become a teacher.

The Graduate Diploma of Education program offered at James Cook University is

accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers. With these qualifications, students are also eligible to apply for teacher certification in Canada.

Teaching is a regulated profession in Canada. Each province and territory in Canada has

its own individual certification board and if you wish to teach in any one of these locations, you must apply to for certification though the specific provincial or

territorial certification board. This stands for all students, whether they have completed

their teacher education in Canada or abroad. Upon completion of a Teacher Education

program, you are not automatically certified to teach.

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requirements for teachers trained outside of their province.

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Canadian students and that meet the requirements of Canadian certification boards such

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STEP 1

STEP 3

STEP 4

Please complete a James Cook University

“Application for Admission to a Postgraduate Coursework Degree.” Apply

Online

or Download a

Paper Application

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Your Canadian university can mail your transcript directly to OzTREKK, or you can mail your transcript directly to OzTREKK, as long as it remains in its sealed envelope.

OzTREKK requires only one copy of your university transcript, even if you are applying to more than one Australian university.

OzTREKK mailing address: OzTREKK educational services 102 Sumac Lane

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When OzTREKK receives your complete application, OzTREKK will:

• confirm that it has been submitted to your Australian university • advise when an application outcome will be available

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“Personally, I love it

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The weather is

absolutely gorgeous

and the people are

friendly. The city

provides you with the

feeling of a small

town atmosphere yet

there is plenty to see

and do in and around

the city. The campus

is set in the bush and

provides students the

ability to relax while

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Q. How competitive is this program?

A. The application process is based on rolling admissions, meaning applications are assessed as they are submitted. As long as an applicant meets the entry

requirements for the program, there is a strong chance they will be offered a place in the program.

There is capacity to accept many international students in the program. Because of this, applications are assessed as they are received and not in one main selection round, thus competition with other applicants is not a factor in the assessment process.

Q. Is there an application deadline for this program?

A. While there is no official application deadline for this program, it is strongly suggested you have your JCU application submitted by early November. From the time an application is submitted to the time a student is ready to fly out to Australia, there are many steps to be completed. For this reason, it is best to give

yourself as much time as possible to complete the application process.

Q. After completion of this program will I be eligible to teach in Canada?

A. Please see the previous page, under, Professional Accreditation.

Q. What are the different teaching degrees in Australia?

A. In Australia, Teacher Education programs have different titles than those

offered in Canada. Furthermore, some Australian universities offer different types

of Education programs than those offered in Canada. Below are the different types of programs students will come across when looking into their Australian Teacher Education program options.

The Graduate Diploma of Education and Postgraduate Diploma of Education

programs are basic, one-year teacher certification programs in Australia which

corresponds to the Bachelor of Education in Canada. After students complete this

program, they are eligible to apply for teacher certification.

The Master of Teaching and the Master of Educational Practice programs are also

teacher certification programs. These programs are essentially one-year

Graduate Diploma in Education programs with an extra semester or two of courses and practicum experience. These programs are designed for students who would

like to gain the qualifications to become teachers and who would like to further

their experience in Education. The Master of Teaching and Master of Educational Practice programs are not Masters programs in the traditional sense, and should not to be confused with a Master of Education program, which is a true Masters-level program. The Master of Education is a degree you can only undertake once

you have gained your teaching certificate, and is designed for teachers who would

like to specialize in the teaching profession.

Q. How different are the Teacher Education programs in Australia compared to those offered in Canada?

A. Teacher Education programs offered at our Australian universities are set up in a similar fashion to those offered in Canada, providing comparable course content

and practicum placement hours. Furthermore, Australia’s teacher certification

boards set a similar level of standards to those in Canada.

•M. Adams

McMaster University graduate JCU graduate Diploma of Education

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Q.When do the semesters start?

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the Australian school year differs from the Canadian school schedule. In Australia, Semester 1 commences

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Semester 2 begins in July. The exception to this semester system is Bond University, which offers a trimester system with intakes in January, May and September each year.

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A.Study Abroad – 2 weeks

Undergraduate programs – 3 weeks Postgraduate programs – 4 weeks Research programs – 5-6 weeks

Q.Am I eligible for a scholarship?

A. All international students can apply for a scholarship if they intend to undertake a postgradu-ate research program. Postgradupostgradu-ate coursework and undergraduate

scholarships are limited. Don’t

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universities charge a $100 or $110 AUD application fee. If you submit your application directly to OzTREKK, the

university will waive your application fee.

Q. Is accommodation available for international students?

A. Yes. All Australian universities have on-campus residential colleges available to international students. As well, all Australian universities provide off-campus apartments/ motel-style accommodation to international students. Students who submit their applications via

OzTREKK obtain access to OzTREKK’s

Accommodation Reports for each of our Australian universities.

Q. When do I apply for an Australian student visa?

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offer and received a Confirmation of

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Q. Can I work while I am studying in Australia?

A. Yes. You can work up to 20 hours per week while the semester is in session, and you can work

unlimited hours during official

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More Helpful Hints!

JCU’s Application for Admission to a

Postgraduate Coursework Degree

Helpful Hints to complete the JCU

Graduate Diploma of Education Application

Section 1: Personal Details

Please ensure that your name is written exactly as it appears on your Canadian passport.

Section 3: Proposed Postgraduate Coursework Program

The Graduate Diploma in Education is considered a “Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma” program.

Please check this box at the beginning of this section. You are able to apply for two program preferences in this

section. Only your first preference will be assessed and if you are not granted an offer into your first choice, the

university will automatically assess your application for your second choice.

If applying for the Secondary Stream, you will want to state the two teaching methods you wish to be approved

for. Although there is not a specific space to write them

on this application, feel free to write them in the line assigned for a “major”, or simply write them on a separate piece of paper. If your teaching methods are not stated somewhere in your application the university will

assess you for the teaching methods they deem fitting and

you will not necessarily be approved for your two preferred teaching methods.

Please make sure you check the correct campus for your program, as some programs are only offered at one campus:

• Graduate Diploma of Education Primary:

Townsville campus only

• Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary:

Townsville campus only

• Graduate Diploma in Education (1-9):

Cairns campus only

Please note that each of these programs are only

available in the February intake.

Section 5: Credit for Previous Studies

Because Teacher Education programs are at the postgraduate level, credit for previous studies is not awarded.

•There is no application fee for applying to James Cook

University via OzTREKK.

In order to access OzTREKK’s services, applicants must

submit their JCU applications directly to OzTREKK. OzTREKK will match up your application documents as

they arrive in our office. If your application is

incomplete, we will advise you which documents are outstanding. When your application is complete, OzTREKK will immediately submit it electronically to

JCU’s International Admissions Office. OzTREKK will

also notify you that your application has been submitted.

Most James Cook University Teacher Education applications are processed within four weeks of submission. OzTREKK will notify you directly of an application outcome. You can also check your admissions

status 24/7 on OzTREKK’s online Admissions and

Pre-departure Centre.

If you receive an offer from James Cook University,

there is no specific lapse date to accept the offer.

OzTREKK recommends you accept your offer at least two months prior to the start date of your program.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact OzTREKK’s Teacher Education Admissions Officer, Shannon Tilston, at

shannon@oztrekk.com or at 1-866-698-7355. Shannon will be happy to assist you in any way possible.

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