The program is designed to encourage and permit critical appraisal of theory and practice in the field of teacher librarianship, improve the educator’s professional competence and enhance the capacity for self development.
This course is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). ALIA recognition acknowledges that whilst our graduates have specific knowledge and skills in the education sector, they are qualified to work in the full range of library and information services.
On completion of the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) students are eligible to apply for admission to Stage two of the Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship).
Some of the Faculty’s postgraduate level subjects have optional residential schools. Please contact the University for further details.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations recently announced the extension of student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Masters by coursework degrees. Eligible students undertaking approved Masters courses will be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement.
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 2 years distance education |
| Course code | Commonwealth supported place: EEST Fee paying: OEST |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported places Fee paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 2 years distance education - offshore |
| Course code | Program code: 3720TL |
| Fees | Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
The course consists of eight core subjects and four restricted elective subjects. Students undertake eight core subjects and one restricted elective subject.
Core subjects
ETL401 Teacher Librarianship
ETL501 Information Environment
ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader
ETL503 Collection Management
EER500 Understanding and Critiquing Educational Research
ETL510 Professional Experience (METL) (4 points)
ETL506 Professional Portfolio (METL) (4 points)
ETL505 Organising Access to Information
Restricted elective subjects
ETL402 Literature in Education
ETL411 ICT Experience
ETL523 Information Policy Issues
ETL525 Knowledge Management
Enrolment pattern
This recommended pattern is not prescribed. Students may do subjects in the order that best suits them and/or do a different number of subjects per session.
Session 1
ETL401 Teacher Librarianship
ETL503 Collection Management
Session 2
ETL501 Information Environment
ETL504 Teacher Librarian as Leader
Session 3
EER500 Understanding and Critiquing Educational Research
ETL506 Professional Portfolio (METL) (4 points commenced)
ETL510 Professional Experience (METL) (4 points commenced)
Session 4
ETL505 Organising Access to Information
ETL506 Professional Portfolio (METL) (4 points completed)
ETL510 Professional Experience (METL) (4 points completed)
[ ] Elective (if not completed in Session 3)
An applicant for admission to the degree of Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) must:
The intake into this course is at the beginning of both Autumn and Spring sessions.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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