Course overview
Accelerated and 100% online, the Graduate Certificate of Education (Science of Learning) is for teaching professionals who wish to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and contemporary education research which can be applied in teaching instruction to improve learning outcomes for all students.
After completing your graduate certificate, you will elevate your teaching practice with science of learning approaches.
You can then choose to continue your studies to obtain a Master of Education (Science of Learning) by completing four additional core units.
Why study a Graduate Certificate of Education (Science of Learning) with ECU Online?
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
Study anywhere, anytime with our flexible online format. Our course is delivered in accelerated mode, allowing you to earn your degree and put your skills into practice sooner.
Fully supported
Be supported throughout your study journey by a personal Student Success Advisor and online learning community of like-minded students and friendly, accessible staff.
Elevate your teaching with evidence-based strategies
Learn cutting-edge, evidence-based instructional methods from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and education research. Feel empowered to enhance your teaching practice and ensure optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
Continue your career journey as a leader in progressive education
Opportunity to propel your career further with a specialised master’s degree that will open doors to leadership roles in curriculum development and teaching strategies.
What you will learn
Critically examine your beliefs about how children learn and the effectiveness of teaching practices in relation to cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience and contemporary education research on human cognitive architecture.
Critically engage with contemporary models of high impact instruction and their theoretical assumptions. Use video analysis to deconstruct examples of unscripted Explicit Instruction and scripted Direct Instruction.
Examine historical and contemporary approaches to reading, understanding how the brain processes reading, including role of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
Unlock common myths about teaching mathematics from the perspective of cognitive load theory.
Course information
Admission requirements (Band 6)
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Education: Science of Learning you will need:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
OR
- Equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
English Language requirement (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification.
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