Graduate Certificate in Education (GC-EDGEN) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an advanced theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies, and practices in education from a multidisciplinary perspective

Skills

• Critically analyse educational theories, debates, policies, and practice through evidence-based research
• Evaluate the social, cultural, political and historical contexts informing education policies and practices
• Evaluate and communicate contemporary educational research ideas and findings to the wider educational community

Application of knowledge and skills

• Critique and apply multidisciplinary educational theories and evidence-based research to inform policy and/or improve professional practice
• Apply specialised theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies, and practices in education from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education will develop the following set of generic skills:

• Critical reasoning and thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Evidence based decision making
• Creativity and innovation
• Teamwork and professional collaboration
• Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
• Active and participatory citizenship.

• Evaluate contemporary educational issues and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological, and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction)
• Contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of education in addressing contemporary local, national, and global issues (global citizenship)
• Promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self-awareness)
• Be creative, innovative, self-directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self-awareness)