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Deakin University

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Graduate Certificate of Secondary Digital Technologies

  • Graduate Certificate

This course is designed to extend the professional studies and qualifications of current (and often out-of-field) secondary school Digital Technologies teachers.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
E521

About this course

This course is designed to extend the professional studies and qualifications of current (and often out-of-field) secondary school Digital Technologies teachers. It furthers their pedagogical content knowledge and develops their capacity for leadership in this curriculum area in secondary school contexts. The course supports enrolled teachers to develop professional skills in the strands of the Digital Technologies secondary curriculum and to build their professional agency for successful teaching as in-field teachers. It draws on research-informed approaches to Digital Technologies pedagogies, curriculum and assessment, and inclusion and ethics. Graduates of this degree are supported to move into new areas of teaching beyond those recognised through their initial teacher education degree and will enable them to strengthen this curriculum area in their own schools and the schooling sector.

Career pathways

The course enhances curriculum leadership opportunities and career progression of practicing teachers in secondary Digital Technologies.

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Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Secondary Design and Technologies, students must attain 4 credit points.

The course comprises a total of 4 credit points including:

  • 4 credit points of core units (EDT701, EDT702, EDT703, EDT704)
  • DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.