Diploma of Teacher Education

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Overview

If you’re looking for a pathway to an accredited teaching degree, La Trobe’s Diploma of Teacher Education is the perfect opportunity to take your first step towards a rewarding career in teaching. When you successfully complete the Diploma of Teacher Education, you could progress to a Bachelor of Education (Primary), … For more content click the Read more button below. You’ll develop solid foundations in digital learning, literacy, numeracy and learning contexts – skills that will serve you throughout your teaching career. Immerse yourself in the full university experience, studying alongside Bachelor students in the same subjects. We're at your side every step of the way. Receive personalised advice from a dedicated Student Adviser and connect with discipline-based peer mentors. We'll help you enrol, choose your subjects and navigate university systems and requirements. You can also access the university-wide careers service for advice and assistance on your resume, interview skills and career planning. You'll learn:Digital learningExplore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.Learning contextsLearn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.Literacy and numeracyUnderstand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.

When you successfully complete the Diploma of Teacher Education, you could progress to a Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). You’ll also receive advanced standing for up to one year of full-time study.

You’ll develop solid foundations in digital learning, literacy, numeracy and learning contexts – skills that will serve you throughout your teaching career. Immerse yourself in the full university experience, studying alongside Bachelor students in the same subjects.

We're at your side every step of the way. Receive personalised advice from a dedicated Student Adviser and connect with discipline-based peer mentors. We'll help you enrol, choose your subjects and navigate university systems and requirements. You can also access the university-wide careers service for advice and assistance on your resume, interview skills and career planning.

You'll learn:

Digital learning
- Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.
Learning contexts
- Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Literacy and numeracy
- Understand key concepts and conventions of the English language and numeracy.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Kymberley Barbary

Location(s)

Shepparton

CRICOS code

106754K

Course instance contact

Kymberley Barbary

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Diploma of Teacher Education, students must complete 120 credit points of study in total, consisting of:

120 core credit points

Additional explanatory information

Students hoping to pathway into the education bachelor course should use the handbook page of that course as a reference guide.

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Explore literacy and numeracy needs for all stakeholders in a teacher education context

Articulate awareness of and ability to apply theories of learning and development

Demonstrate the application and integration of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in teaching and learning

Career outcomes

After graduation, you'll be prepared to work in learning- or education-related fields across a wide range of industries. Work in policy, community programs, corporate training and more.

Possible roles include:

Training consultant
- Develop engaging training programs to meet businesses’ needs.
Education aide
- Provide critical support to teachers and care for children in preschool, primary school or secondary school.
Community educator
- Develop, implement and deliver community education programs and interventions.

Handbook