INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION

GradCertEd

140 credit points

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Mode Admission

Course Structure
* Professional Studies
* Curriculum Studies
* Professional Practice

Requirements for Completion of Award

 

Duration                                1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Available at                           Notre Dame Institute of Education, Karachi, Pakistan

Overview

The characteristics which distinguish this course from similar courses of secondary teacher pre-service preparation in Pakistan are its specifically Catholic nature, its integration of theory and practice in education, and its emphasis on personal development and commitment. The course facilitates the development of reflective, educated, culturally aware and responsive individuals, able to function effectively as beginning teachers in a variety of settings, and committed to their continuing professional development.

Mode of Offering

The course is offered on-campus at Notre Dame Institute of Education in Karachi, Pakistan.

Admission

Religious belief is not a criterion for entry.

Applicants require satisfactory completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science or Commerce, with the equivalent of two years substantial study in the area in which students will undertake curricular and method studies.

Competence in English is required. Applicants who have not reached the required standard will be required to undertake an extensive English language course to reach an appropriate standard of competence

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Course Structure

Unit Offerings

Unit offerings will vary subject to student demand and lecturer availability.

Elective units will vary between campuses and from year to year.

Professional Studies (6 units)

EDCU502

Curriculum and Instruction

EDFD506

Evaluation and Measurement

EDFD507

Education Psychology and Guidance

EDFD508

Perspectives of Education in Pakistan

EDFD509

School Organisation and Management

EDFD510

Educational Sociology

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Curriculum Studies (1 Core unit, plus two other approved units)

Core Unit

EDFD511

Classroom Teaching and Management  (20 credit points)

Plus Two Double Units from

EDLA514

English Curriculum Studies

EDMA502

Mathematics Curriculum Studies

EDRE514

Religious Education Curriculum Studies

EDSS501

Pakistan Curriculum Studies

EDST503

General Science Curriculum Studies

EDST505

Chemistry Curriculum Studies

EDST506

Physics Curriculum Studies

EDST507

Biology Curriculum Studies

Professional Practice (2 units)

EDFX500 and EDFX501 Professional Practice

A minimum of 45 days of supervised school practice is required.

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Requirements for Completion of Award

Satisfactory completion of:

·       6 units of core Professional Studies, (60 credit points);

·       3 double units of Curriculum Studies, including 1 unit of Classroom Teaching and Management and 2 units of each of two Subject Curriculum Studies (60 credit points);

·       2 rounds of Professional Practice (20 credit points).

Total of 140 credit points.

 

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