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Masters of Education – Studies of Asia - 2012
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= = Flinders University will deliver a Masters of Education – Studies of Asia Sponsored study **in Melbourne.** Usually a course by distance, this will be completed in a series of **face to face workshops in Melbourne in 2012 and 2013.** = = This opportunity provides access to a Victorian cohort with whom to work and discuss topics. It is open to **all** principals and teachers from **any discipline and any sector.** = = For Catholic Education schools, subsidies are available and all costs associated with the program will be covered by the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd. (CECV) as part of the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP).

Unfortunately, DEECD has expended all funds available to further subsidise this program, but we can offer DEECD schools the following **benefits by joining this cohort**: = = The aim of the program is to increase opportunities for school teachers and students to become familiar with Australia’s key regional neighbours, namely China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea. = = = = = = Telephone 03 9267 0228 or email: jbrownomichi@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au. = = = =
 * 50% reduction in fees through Flinders University
 * Face to face intensives held in Melbourne rather than by distance online study
 * Connection and involvement with an engaged cohort studying together
 * Friday, 23 September 2011** Expressions of Interest submissions close.
 * Enquiries (regardless of sector):** Ms Jennifer Brown-Omichi, Project Officer NALSSP at Catholic Education Office Melbourne for an Expression of Interest Form.

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Dates for 2011
// Intensive Courses - (2011) // __ Cohort 1 (2010/11) __ · EDUC9888– Studies of Asia: Utilising In-Country Experience Monday 28 March, Tuesday 29 March (9.00 – 5.00)

[Note: some students will be required to undertake a 1.5 unit transition topic to complete the requirements of the Master of Education (Studies of Asia)]

2011 cohort - Graduate Certificate or Masters of Education (Studies of Asia)
Applicants for the 2011 program have been notified by email of the acceptance or non-acceptance into the course. = Studies of Asia Postgraduate Program - Victoria - ATTENDANCE DATES = = PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATES FOR 4 UNITS NOT 3 UNITS** =

EDUC9882: Premodern Asian Societies and Cultures Monday 28 February, Tuesday 1 March (9.00 - 5.00)

EDUC9883: Contemporary Issues and Values Friday 6 May, Saturday 7 May (9.00 – 5.00)

EDUC9884: Arts of Asia: Sources and Contexts Monday 15 August, Tuesday 16 August (9.00- 5.00)

EDUC9887: Contemporary Asian Literature Thursday 1 December, Friday 2 December (9.00 – 5.00)

EDUC9882, 9883, 9884, 9887: Overview Day Saturday 3 December (9.00 – 5.00)

[Delivery of EDUC9888 for 2011 cohort to occur in early 2012]

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=INFORMATION SHEET= =Subsidies are available to undertake a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education (Studies of Asia)=

The Australian Government has committed funding for the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP). The aim of the program is to increase opportunities for school students to become familiar with the languages and cultures of Australia’s key regional neighbours, namely China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea. The Department has entered into a contract on behalf of the Catholic and Independent education sectors for delivery of this program in Victoria. Subsidies are available for Victorian teachers and principals to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Education (Studies of Asia) or a Master of Education (Studies of Asia) by a combination of distance mode and a series of face to face workshops in Melbourne in 2011 and 2012. The commitment to deliver this project aligns with the building capacity aspect of the Department’s Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development and the Education for Global and Multicultural Citizenship Strategy 2009-2013, The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians 2009 regarding development of Asia-literacy and the National Statement for Engaging Young Australians with Asia in Australian Schools.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
Principals and teachers from pre-school to secondary, school leaders and curriculum advisors from all education sectors and from any discipline background who are either Australian citizens or permanent residents.

COURSE DETAILS
**Graduate Certificate in Education (Studies of Asia)** Four topics of 4.5 units = 18 units are required for this qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) does not apply. **Master of Education (Studies of Asia)** 72 units are required for this qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may apply. Teachers holding four year education qualifications and with teaching experience will be eligible for recognition of prior learning equal to 36 units. Up to 9 additional units may be gained based on other relevant postgraduate study and/or experience. 72 units – 36 units for RPL = 8 x 4.5 unit topics required. 72 units – 45 units for RPL = 6 x 4.5 unit topics required. WHAT DOES THE SUBSIDY COVER The Graduate Certificate and Masters programs are full fee paying postgraduate programs. The subsidy will cover tuition fees and CRT as follows: · Master: fees for up to six topics (total circa $7500) and two days CRT per topic for Master students, · Graduate Certificate: fees for up to four topics (circa $5000) and two days CRT per topic.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment comprises 2 x 2500 word assignments per topic submitted throughout the year.

DELIVERY MODE
In 2011, three topics will be offered in face-to-face sessions in Melbourne. These topics (see below) are applicable to both the Masters and Graduate Certificate.

In 2012, further topics will be available for teachers wishing to take the Masters degree. An in-country experience, coupled with the following topic is highly recommended: ‘Utilising Asia in-country experience to extend knowledge and develop classroom curriculum’.

TOPICS **1: Monday 28 February – Tuesday 1 March 2011** **Premodern Asian Societies and Cultures** This topic involves investigation of a range of relevant contexts that impact on teaching and learning about Asia, such as the meaning of the term 'Asia' and the varying ways in which it can be interpreted, as well as the development and main characteristics of pre-modern Asian civilisations. The topic also examines relevant Society and Environment curriculum and resource materials and considers ways in which in-depth examinations of pre-modern Asian societies can be integrated with classroom applications appropriate to the needs of primary and secondary teachers. **2: Monday-Tuesday, 6-7 June 2011** **Contemporary Issues and Values (Part 1)** The topic is designed to assist participants to become more informed about contemporary issues in Asia and to understand the likely implications of closer Asia-Australia relationships. This is achieved by investigating aspects of societies and cultures of Asia and considering the teaching and learning applications of such knowledge for the SOSE curriculum.

**Contemporary Asian Literature (Part 1)** This topic develops teachers' awareness of points of similarity and difference between the contemporary literatures of a range of Asian countries and Australia. The topic introduces participants to ways of analysing and deconstructing stereotypes of Asia and Australia. In this context it looks at images of Asian peoples and cultures portrayed by non-Asians in literature as well as Asian images of non-Asian peoples and cultures. **3: Thursday-Saturday, 8-10 September 2011 Contemporary Issues and Values (Part 2) AND Contemporary Asian Literature (Part 2)** **4: (Highly recommended unit) Offered in term 1, 2012: Utilising Asia in-country experience to extend knowledge and develop classroom curriculum** This topic comprises a range of activities designed to facilitate and augment reflection upon, and extension of, first hand experience of Asian peoples, cultures and contemporary issues.

Other topics are also available for the Master degree.

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the Expression of Interest form and submit by Friday, 5 November 2010 to: ATT: Jessie Mitchell Email: mitchell.jessie.a@edumail.vic.gov.au F: 03 9637 2040

The EoI form is available from: https://studiesofasia.wikispaces.com All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest by Monday, 22 November 2010. Upon notification of acceptance for a subsidised place, details on how to enrol will be provided. ==

== FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Recognition of Prior Learning

**What is RPL?** RPL is the acknowledgement of skills or knowledge you have previously obtained through studies already taken or experiences outside of the tertiary environment, for example, in the workplace. Most teachers will qualify for 36 units of credit on the basis of their 4 year degree or 3 year degree and teaching qualification (e.g. BA + Dip T). An informal assessment of likely RPL can be discussed with the Course Coordinator on phone: 08 8201 5268. Please note that any credit granted towards the Masters is usually awarded as ‘block credit’ or ‘unspecified credit’. Credit cannot be formally assessed until you have submitted a credit application form. **What happens if I only qualify for the minimum RPL?** DEECD will provide a subsidy for you to study four topics. If you require extra topics in order to complete the Masters, these will be at your expense. Course structure **Can I change from Graduate Certificate to Masters or vice versa?** If students who enrol initially in the Graduate Certificate complete that award and then want to progress to the Masters, it is simply a matter of applying for admission to the Masters through Flinders University, however the extra topics will not be subsidised by DEECD. The full 18 units of credit for the Graduate Certificate will be available for the Masters. See below for further clarification regarding selection of courses, applications and RPL. **Which course should I apply for?** Those who qualify for the initial 36 units of credit ONLY should enrol in the Graduate Certificate in the first instance. Those who qualify for 36 units of credit, PLUS additional units should enrol directly into the Masters program. **What if I don’t complete the course?** If you cannot complete the program you enrolled in, there maybe an opportunity for you to rejoin the program in 2012. You will be able to get an academic transcript for your completed topics. **Do I have to return the subsidy if I don’t complete the course?** Any unspent CRT must be returned to DEECD. **What if I fail a subject?** There will be an opportunity to repeat but this will be at your own cost. Logistics **Where will it happen?** A venue in Melbourne that is close to public transport. **Who are the scholarships for?** The subsidised places are available for currently employed teachers in all sectors. **What are the tax implications?** In accordance with taxation laws the amount of fringe benefit that exceeds $2000 per year will be reported on your annual payment summary. The inclusion of a reportable fringe benefit amount on a payment summary does not result in any income tax being levied upon the amount. It is however, included in a number of income tests for government benefits and surcharges (such as the Medicare levy surcharge, HELP repayments, child support obligations, etc.) **What does this subsidy cover?** Tuition fees for up to four topics and funds for two days of CRT per topic. **How will the CRT be paid?** The CRT will be transferred to your school upon confirmation of your place in the program. **What happens to the CRT if I withdraw?** Any unspent CRT must be returned to DEECD. **How much will it cost me?** You will be responsible for your transport costs to Melbourne and any required resources. If you wish to take more than four topics, these will be at your expense. **Where do I get my books from?** Your course coordinator will provide you with a resource list before each topic commences. Materials will be available for purchase online. Application process **How are participants chosen?** Expressions of Interest from teachers must be endorsed by their school principal and completed in full. Applicants will be selected on merit, and priority will be given to applicants from schools in the Leading 21st Century Schools program. The selection panel will ensure a diversity of sectors; regions and levels of schools are represented. **What does my school need to do?** Teachers will need to secure endorsement from their school principal and be made aware of the contact dates for the topics delivered in Melbourne. CRT funding will be sent to your school to cover two days’ absence per topic undertaken.