Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia

Australian National University

Scholarship application

2015




Expressions of interest are invited from educators for fully-funded teacher scholarships in a one
year, part-time Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia program for permanent employees of the
NSW Department of Education and Communities.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia program will commence in Semester 1, 2014 and will
conclude in Semester 2, 2014. Funding will be provided for successful recipients to undertake
four courses of study to complete a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia. Course details are:

Semester 1:
1. Societies in Asia
2. Language in Asia

Semester 2:
1. Asia and the World
2. Teaching Asia

Further information on the course content can be found at
http://studyat.anu.edu.au/programs/6506XGCTA;overview.html

It is anticipated that successful candidates will be able to complete their studies using a
combination of video-conferencing facilities at their school and online tutorials. Face-to-face
tuition is available for those candidates who live near the Australian National University.

The cohort of successful candidates will participate in two intensive seminars in Sydney. Travel
and accommodation will be funded on a needs basis using NSW Department of Education and
Communities guidelines.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 14 November 2014
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia scholarship applications 2015
Selection criteria
Successful applicants must address the following criteria in a supporting statement:

permanent teacher of a NSW public school who has been employed as a teacher for a
minimum of two years
primary school teacher or secondary school teacher of Creative Arts, English, Languages
or HSIE
graduate of a recognised tertiary education program at Bachelor level or equivalent
able to participate in the whole program and complete the course
able to teach in a NSW public school for a minimum of three years after completing the
Graduate Certificate
how the course of study will improve student learning outcomes
evidence of the candidates willingness and ability to share professional learning gained
from the scholarship
Principals endorsement.
How to submit an application
Complete the scholarship application form and the principal endorsement form.
Attach your supporting statement which should clearly and succinctly establish your eligibility and
address each of the selection criteria above. Please limit the supporting statement to a maximum
of two pages.

Applications should be forwarded to:
Barbara Schaffer
NALSSP Languages Officer
Secondary Education - Learning and Leadership Directorate
by 5pm on Friday, 14 November 2014

Applications will be accepted via email to barbara.schaffer@det.nsw.edu.au
Please ensure the subject is Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia Application.

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, 28 November 2014.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia scholarship applications 2015
Scholarship application form

Commitment and understanding
As part of your commitment in applying as a candidate for the scholarship, please indicate your
agreement to the following (select each of the check boxes; this will place an X in each box):

1. I can undertake the required work outside school hours during school term.
2. I am committed to completing all the required components and tasks of each course
including assessment as required by the university.

3. I understand that other costs, such as textbooks, will be my personal responsibility.
4. I understand I am required to teach in a NSW public school for a minimum of three
years after completing the scholarship

Candidate information
First name
Surname
Gender M / F Title
Date of birth / /
Email address
Position (e.g. classroom teacher, HT)
Scholarship applied for Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia
Date this application submitted / /
Year levels taught (current allocation)
School
Work phone
Work address
Home address
Home phone
Mobile phone
Graduate status (e.g. Bachelors degree)
Teacher qualification status (e.g. Dip.Ed.)
Requested Graduate Certificate program Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia






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Signature Date


Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia scholarship applications 2015
Principals endorsement form
Principals (or delegates) are requested to provide ratings on the criteria listed below, to assist the
panel in selecting suitable candidates for enrolment in the Graduate Certificate.

Candidates name
School
Scholarship Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia

Rating key (rate the candidate in terms of suitability for entry to this program)
1 Excellent
2 Very good
3 Good
4 Adequate
5 Not suited for the program in terms of this criterion

Please rate the candidates (HIGH LOW)
1 2 3 4 5
1. Interpersonal skills
2. Work as a classroom teacher
3. Leadership potential
4. Capacity to undertake action research at a school level
5. Capacity to undertake tertiary studies alongside teaching duties
6. Ability to use and manipulate data
7. Ability to share their learning with colleagues

I understand that a member of the selection panel may contact me to provide a verbal reference.
General comments regarding this applicant:












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