Program Overview

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

Introduction

The Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) is a postgraduate degree that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective teacher librarians.

Course Structure

The course requires completion of 64 points, comprising six core subjects and two elective subjects.

Core Subjects

• ETL401 Introduction to Teacher Librarianship
• ETL503 Resourcing the Curriculum
• ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader
• ETL505 Describing and Analysing Education Resources
• EER500 Introduction to Educational Research
• ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio

Elective Subjects

• ETL402 Literature Across the Curriculum
• ETL501 The Dynamic Information Environment
• ETL523 Digital Citizenship in Schools
• INF506 Social Networking for Information Professionals
• INF532 Knowledge Networks for Educators
• INF533 Literature in Digital Environments

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Education or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution
• Hold a Bachelor of Education (Honours) or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution with an end-on integrated professional teaching qualification
• Possess other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

Duration and Study Mode

The normal course duration is:

• Full-time: 1.0 year (2.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 2.0 years (4.0 sessions) The course is available in Distance Education mode at Wagga Wagga.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Enrolment Pattern

The recommended enrolment pattern is:

Session 1

• ETL401 Introduction to Teacher Librarianship
• ETL503 Resourcing the Curriculum

Session 2

• ETL505 Describing and Analysing Education Resources
• ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader

Session 3

• ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio (commenced)
• EER500 Introduction to Educational Research
• Restricted Elective/s

Session 4

• ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio (completed)
• Restricted Elective/s

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible for admission as Associates of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Workplace Learning

The subject ETL507 Professional Experience and Portfolio may contain a Workplace Learning component.