Graduate Certificate in Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) (GC-EDSLD) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) should be able to:

• deepen their knowledge and extend their understanding in the general area of educational thought and practice in the area of specific learning difficulties;
• acquire a substantial understanding of relevant theory, and practice and assessment of students with literacy and numeracy difficulties;
• be acquainted with the range of expert writing and research on particular topics;
• be eligible, under particular specified conditions, for employment in designated positions within the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria and in other schools and authorities;
• have an ongoing interest in the study and practice of education for students with additional educational needs;
• establish a sound basis for further studies in Education at the Master's level.