Short Courses
Pathway into Graduate Certificate and Master’s DegreeTorrens University Australia
Design Thinking for Education
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills in identifying and addressing complex educational problems
- Apply cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate, synthesise and extend knowledge
Ideal for:
This short course is designed for teachers and school leaders, who are committed to innovating and changing their learning environments, and would benefit from working as part of a community of change-makers within the school.
Dyslexia
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Apply an in depth understanding of the issues facing children with dyslexia in an educational environment
- Gain an invaluable in-depth understanding of the challenges and strengths, and how to respond utilising the person first perspective
- Apply range of tools and techniques to problem solve from a person first perspective in a variety of contexts to improve the education and support individuals with Dyslexia
Ideal for:
This short course allows practitioners, involved in an educational context and working with students on Dyslexia, to gain an invaluable in-depth understanding of the challenges and strengths, and how to respond utilising the person first perspective. Students without formal undergraduate qualifications may complete this short course to gain entry into the Graduate Certificate.
Introduction to Mental Health Conditions
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Learn the problem solving skills to support an individual with anxiety, depression and eating disorders
- Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to analyse and problem solve issues and challenges associated with Mental Health across the lifespan
Ideal for:
This short course is designed for practitioners involved in an educational context and working with students on the Mental Health spectrum. Students without formal undergraduate qualifications may complete this short course to gain entry into the Graduate Certificate.
Learning Differences
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with learning differences in society and educational practice Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to problem solve challenges associated with dyslexia, ADHD, and dyspraxia
- Analyse, design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments Demonstrate an understanding of Allied Health, carer support and collaboration skills
Ideal for:
This short course is designed for educators, teachers, practitioners and integration aides wishing to specialise within a range of learning differences (such as dyslexia, ADHD, and dyspraxia) to support individuals in mainstream classrooms and in their local communities.
Person First in Autism
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Apply an in depth understanding of the issues facing children with autism in an educational environment
- Gain an invaluable in-depth understanding of the challenges and strengths, and how to respond utilising the person first perspective
- Apply range of tools and techniques to problem solve from a person first perspective in a variety of contexts to improve the education and support individuals with Autism
Ideal for:
This short course is suitable for family members, professionals, educators, teachers and school leaders. It allows everyone working or related to people on the Autism spectrum, to gain an invaluable in-depth understanding of the challenges and strengths, and how to respond utilising the person first perspective. Students without formal undergraduate qualifications may complete this short course to gain entry into the Graduate Certificate.
Postgraduate
Doctorate, Master's Degree, Graduate CertificateTorrens University Australia
Doctor of Philosophy Education
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Develop and conduct research projects
- Present and defend research findings
- High-level communication skills
- Research and critical analysis skills
- In-depth knowledge of your professional discipline
- Completion of a thesis or project
Ideal for:
Students and experienced professionals wishing to further their academic credentials to a high level or undertake a career in research.
Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Articulate the difference between learning and teaching with reference to the contemporary literature and practice
- Model the behaviours of learning and teaching that can help to define and explore an instructional challenge
- Innovations that can resolve the instructional challenge and then share the results, via action-based research.
Ideal for:
Current educators and academics who want to build specialised skills and advanced understanding required to support students.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Autism)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to analyse and problem solve issues and challenges
- Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with Autism in society and educational practice
- Analyse, design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge of Autism theory
- Demonstrate an understanding of Allied Health, carer support and collaboration skills
Ideal for:
This Graduate Certificate allows current educators to develop advanced knowledge to help analyse issues and challenges to support individuals with Autism. This course is suitable for family members, professionals, integration aides and school leaders.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Innovation and Change)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Apply cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate, synthesise and extend knowledge
- Engage in ethical and accountable educational practice
- Utilise research skills, design thinking processes and evaluation methodology
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills in identifying and addressing complex educational problems
- Make independent judgements regarding the relevance and effectiveness of a varied range of educational innovations
Ideal for:
The Graduate Certificate of Education (Innovation and Change) is designed as a specialisation for primary and secondary teachers, professional educators, educational administrators, tertiary educators and others involved in education.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Learning Differences)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with learning differences in society and educational practice
- Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to problem solve challenges associated with dyslexia, ADHD, and dyspraxia
- Analyse, design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments
- Demonstrate an understanding of Allied Health, carer support and collaboration skills
Ideal for:
Teachers wishing to specialise within a range of learning differences (such as dyslexia, ADHD, and dyspraxia) to support individuals in mainstream classrooms.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Mental Health)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Apply a ‘person first’ perspective to analyse and problem solve issues and challenges associated with Mental Health across the lifespan
- Identify and critically analyse biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with Mental Health in society
- Analyse , design and evaluate inclusive, ethical and effective learning environments
- Specialised knowledge of Mental Health evolution
- Improve Mental Health outcomes for individuals in complex educational contexts
Ideal for:
Educators looking to advance their knowledge and skills to support individuals with Mental Health challenges.
Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
Ideal for:
Teachers wishing to specialise within a particular context (i.e. Mental Health, Autism, Learning Differences) to support individuals in mainstream classrooms.
Master of Education (Innovation and Change)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- High level cognitive skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and extend knowledge to identify and provide innovative solutions
- Engage in ethical and accountable educational practice
- Demonstrate mastery research skills, design thinking processes and evaluation methodology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to justify and interpret complex educational problems
- Ability to critically analysis and interpret data to make and justify decisions for change and transformation
Ideal for:
The Master of Education (Education Innovation) is well-suited for those currently in or aspiring to leadership roles within schools who wish to extend their knowledge and practice within the specific field of innovation and change management (for example, heads of department, lead teachers, assistant principals/principals).
Master of Education (Reading and Literacy)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Research the changing literacy learning environment and its impact
- Understand how to teach literacy to various groups of students
- Understand the symbiotic relationship of literacy education and effective assessment
- Develop skills in addressing and improving public policy on reading and literacy
Ideal for:
Experienced teachers who want to further their career by focusing on the ways in which reading and literacy are taught and administered through educational programs.
Master of Education (Special Education)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate mastery of the ‘person first’ perspective to critically analyse and problem solve issues and challenges associated with a range of special educational needs
- Critically analyse and reflect on biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with special educational needs in society
- Specialised knowledge and expert technical skills
- Historical context and capacity to synthesise complex contemporary theories
- Advanced understanding of Allied Health, carer support and collaboration skills necessary to improve educational outcomes
- Employ complex cognitive, technical and creative skills to plan, implement and evaluate innovative project-based or research-based change/transformation
Ideal for:
Current educators who want to build specialised skills and advanced understanding required to support all students.
Master of Education (Special Education, Advanced)
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Master “first person” perspective to critically analyse and problem solve obstacles associated with special educational needs
- Critically analyse and reflect on biases, prejudices and assumptions associated with special educational needs in society
- Advanced understanding of Allied Health, carer support and collaboration skills necessary to improve educational outcomes
- Mastery of research skills relevant to educational needs within mainstream educational settings
- Employ complex cognitive, technical and creative skills for project-based or research-based change/transformation
Ideal for:
Current educators who want to build specialised skills and advanced understanding required to support individuals with a range of special educational needs in mainstream classrooms and professional development.
Master of Philosophy Education
KEY STUDY OUTCOMES
- Develop and conduct research projects
- Present and defend research findings
- High-level communication skills
- Research and critical analysis skills
- In-depth knowledge of your professional discipline
- Completion of a thesis or project
Ideal for:
Students who want a stepping-stone course between undergraduate study and the commitment of undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy.