You can now study to become a Teacher
You can now study to become a Teacher of the Deaf in Western Australia Master of Special Education with specialisation in Hearing Impairment. You can enroll now for semester two, 2011. The WA Foundation for Deaf Children (WAFDC) and the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) through the Renwick Centre have developed a new partnership that now offers a “coursework higher degree program” for teachers in Western Australia.
Expressions of Interest are now invited for the Master of Special Education awarded with a specialisation in Hearing Impairment program that is now offered to teachers in Western Australia on a part-time basis. Depending upon the individual courses (subjects) selected by candidates, this program will be suitable for teachers wishing to gain qualifications to teach children who are deaf or hard of hearing and for already qualified teachers of the deaf seeking to upgrade their current qualifications. This new approach to teacher education can include on-site lectures being delivered in Perth with some on-line learning and remotely delivered (video conferencing) content. All degrees offered by RIDBC Renwick Centre are awards of the University of Newcastle.
Entry requirements: Candidates must hold the degree of Bachelor of Education or a Bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (e.g. BA, DipEd) or equivalent qualifications. Two years of teaching or other relevant professional experience in education is highly recommended. Candidates who do not meet the normal entry requirements may qualify for entry by completing a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies as preliminary studies.
Course structure: In order to qualify for the award, candidates must complete 80 units of course work in Special Education in the areas of Hearing Impairment. An application can be made for previous study that is recent and relevant for up to 40 units of this 80 unit course. Students enrol through the University of Newcastle and must meet its criteria for admission and progression.
Other Award Courses: Teachers of the Deaf in Western Australia are also encouraged to consider enrolling in the Master of Education or Doctor of Philosophy courses offered by RIDBC Renwick Centre.
Single Courses: Enrolment is available to Teachers of the Deaf to undertake single courses of the Master of Special Education Program – which can be credited towards a future degree program at the Renwick Centre or a current or future program at another university.
If you would like further information about the Masters Course please contact:
John Richards
Coordinator Perth Programs for the Renwick Centre
53 Curtin Avenue, COTTESLOE WA 6011
Email jrichar@tpg.com.au or john.richards@ridbc.org.au
Phone 0402142442 or 92867008