Associate Degree of Education

Program Overview

Deakin University's Associate Degree of Education is a two-year program that prepares students for primary education and other teaching degrees. It provides a foundation in core skills such as communication, digital literacy, and critical thinking, along with a professional experience unit in primary school settings. Graduates can transition into Deakin's undergraduate teaching degrees to become fully registered teachers or pursue careers in related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate Degree of Education program at Deakin University is a two-year program that serves as a pathway into primary education and other teaching degrees. The program provides a foundation for success at university and in a future teaching career. Students develop core skills in effective communication, digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking. The program also includes a professional experience unit that prepares students for real-world teaching in primary school settings. Upon completion of the program, students can transition into one of Deakin's undergraduate teaching degrees to become a fully registered teacher.

Outline:

The Associate Degree of Education program consists of 16 credit points of study, including:

• 13 credit points of core units:
• Communication Skills for Study and Work (EAD110)
• Digital Literacy: Finding, Evaluating, and Interpreting Information (EAD111)
• Teamwork: Working Constructively with Others (EAD113)
• Engaging and Exploring Arts Education (ECA100)
• Understanding Early Reading Development (ECL101)
• Humanities Through Experiential Pedagogy (EEO101)
• Foundations of Science Knowledge and Practice (EES102)
• Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics (SIT106)
• 1 credit point of elective units
• 2 credit points of primary specialization units

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the program vary by unit and may include:

• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Exams
• Participation
• Practical work

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are committed to providing students with a supportive and engaging learning environment. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical experiences. The program also incorporates innovative teaching approaches, such as blended learning and online resources.

Careers:

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Education program are eligible for entry into Deakin's undergraduate teaching degrees. Upon completion of an undergraduate teaching degree, graduates can pursue careers as primary school teachers or in related fields such as education, government, healthcare, and the media.