Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE) is a postgraduate program designed for qualified classroom teachers to enhance their expertise and credentials, focusing on a biblical perspective on the philosophical foundations of education. It consists of four core subjects delivered over one semester, with options for full-time or part-time study. The program aims to equip teachers with a deeper understanding of biblical foundations, enhance their ability to engage in educational discourse, and empower them to develop flourishing learning communities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE)
is a postgraduate program designed for qualified classroom teachers to enhance their expertise and credentials, focusing on a biblical perspective on the philosophical foundations of education. It can be a standalone qualification or a steppingstone towards the Master of Education program.
Objectives:
- Equip teachers with a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of education.
- Enhance teachers' ability to engage, critique, and re-form educational discourse and practice.
- Empower teachers to develop flourishing and hope-filled learning communities. It emphasizes the importance of a biblical worldview and its impact on philosophical and historical trends in education. Ultimately, the program aims to cultivate reflective professional education leaders who are committed to lifelong learning.
Outline:
Course Structure:
- The program consists of four core subjects (40 credit points) delivered over one semester (13 weeks).
- Available intakes include Semester 1, Semester 2, and Summer intake.
- Options for full-time (6 months) and part-time (up to 4 years) study are available.
Subjects:
- Core Subjects (40 credit points):
- EDU400 Biblical Foundations of Education
- EDU501 Worldviews and Educational Practice
- EDU507 Reflective Pedagogy
Careers:
The GCE is primarily designed for qualified school principals and those in leadership positions within Christian Education National schools in Australia. However, it is also open to education leaders in other school systems and international students.
Other:
- The program is delivered through a Higher Education Third Party Arrangement (HETPA) between Alphacrucis and the National Institute for Christian Education (NICE).
- The program is part of the Master of Education program and can be considered a nested award.
