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First year subjects - 1998 course structure
Learning Area (Secondary) subjects - 1998 course structure
Learning Area (Primary) - 1998 course structure
Second year subjects - 1998 course structure
Second year subjects (pre-1998 course structure)
Learning Area Studies (Primary) second year (1998 course structure)
Learning Area Studies (Primary) second year (pre-1998 course structure)
Learning Area (Secondary) 2 subjects (pre-1998 course structure)
Selected Studies subjects (pre-1998 course structure)
The Bachelor of Teaching is a two year full-time graduate degree for students who have already successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Part-time studies are not available.
The course prepares teachers for the special requirements of either primary or secondary teaching. Some students may be able to prepare to teach in both primary and secondary schools. Features of the course include:
The objectives of the Bachelor of Teaching course are to produce graduates:
The graduate teacher will be able to:
Applicants will have an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent such as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Within this undergraduate degree applicants will have undertaken certain discipline studies, as follows:
Applicants interested in Secondary teaching must be qualified to teach in two teaching areas or ' learning area studies' as they are known within the Bachelor of Teaching course. These applicants must satisfy learning area studies requirements within their undergraduate degree, as set out below.
Applicants interested in Primary teaching will also have a 'major' and 'sub-major' within their undergraduate degree.
One of the two Learning Areas (Secondary) studied must meet the prerequisites for a major study.
Sub-majors in two branches of the biological sciences.
Sub-major in one of Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Legal Studies or other approved area.
Sub-major in Chemistry or sub-major in Biochemistry plus first year Chemistry.
Sub-major in Drama, English or Performing Arts.
Sub-major in English.
Sub-major in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems or other approved area.
Year 12 and three years of approved University language study at post-VCE level. Applicants with other qualifications will need to be assessed by a language department at an Australian University as being of equivalent proficiency.
Sub-major in Mathematics, or Mathematical Statistics.
The equivalent of two sub-majors in two branches of Mathematics or a major in one branch of Mathematics plus some study in another branch of Mathematics (Statistics satisfies these requirements, Computer Studies does not).
A major sequence of instrumental tuition at post-VCE level in an approved tertiary institution. Ability to demonstrate competence on a second instrument is required.
Sub-major in Physics.
Sub-major in Psychology.
A degree in Science or Engineering including a sub-major and major in an approved teaching area plus some study in two different branches of science (e.g. Physics, Biology, Chemistry).
A major in one of the following areas, plus one year of study in at least one other area OR sub-majors in two of the following areas: Anthropology, Australian Studies, Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Multicultural Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology.
Note: applicants with a major in one area only may be selected, depending on academic merit.
Sub-major in LOTE or Linguistics or one year of each.
Major or sub-major in Visual Arts studies.
Year 12 and three years of approved University language study at post-VCE level. Applicants with other qualifications will need to be assessed by a language department at an Australian University as being of equivalent proficiency.
Students wishing to undertake one Learning Area Study in the Science area will enrol in 485-131 Learning Area (Secondary): Science. Students undertaking two science learning areas will also enrol in 485-134 Learning Area (Secondary): Additional Science.
A high degree of proficiency in all aspects of English is desirable for prospective teachers. The course thus makes strong demands on the ability of all students in the four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. It is part of the Faculty Assessment Policy that students must show a satisfactory command of all elements of the conventions of written expression, including spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraphing and text structure, to pass in written assignments.
You may be required to undertake English language tests as part of the process of selection. If you have not passed Year 12 English in Australia you will be required to sit the University Test of English as a Second Language (UTESL). The test is used to assess whether applicants have a satisfactory command of the English language, with particular reference to the demands of the classroom teaching.
Credit may be granted for previous study, up to a maximum of 100 points. Credit is determined by the Faculty and awarded at the time of enrolment. Credit may be granted for studies undertaken in a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary or Primary) at an approved Australian University, but not if the qualification has been completed and awarded.
Credit is not normally granted for studies undertaken more than ten years prior to the year of admission to the degree.
For further details a copy of the Faculty of Education credit policy is available from the Faculty Office.
The Bachelor of Teaching is a two year full-time bachelor degree course. To qualify for the Bachelor of Teaching you must satisfy the following requirements:
In the first year the course provides key studies of:
If you are an intending secondary teacher wishing to undertake a full year Internship in the second year of the course, an honours grade in your school experience at the end of first year will confirm your readiness for independent teaching under the guidance of a mentor.
All second year students will undertake the new Internship C subject. This subject is also available to students undertaking second year in 1998.
The second year of the course offers an introduction into a teaching career which draws on prerequisite and corequisite studies to provide an intensive and coordinated approach to learning and school experience. One of the major features of the second year of the course is an internship. You will choose from the three different strands available to second year students.
Those who wish to consolidate their teaching skills prior to unsupervised teaching or who wish to extend their discipline knowledge before taking up full responsibilities for the curriculum and unit planning required in the internship may choose to enrol in Strand One and a single semester internship.
The two semester internship will be preferred by those who wish to experience the extended teaching and learning offered through school activities and by schools wishing to incorporate the internship into a full year's planning.
Intending primary teachers will enrol in Strand Three in order to complete the core curriculum studies necessary for their specialisation prior to a single semester internship.
A variation will be possible in both Strands One and Three. Students may opt to undertake a one-term internship, supported by an additional Education subject 476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives. Students taking this option will be required to do an expanded School-Related Project or School Related Project (Honours).
To qualify for the Bachelor of Teaching (Honours) award you must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the normal course requirements:
The level of the Honours award will depend on the Honours grades accumulated over the two years of the course.
Intending Primary teachers who have completed three years of approved University language study post VCE will be eligible to apply to undertake a LOTE specialisation in the second year of the course. You will enrol in School Related Project (LOTE) in addition to completing 22 days of LOTE teaching and at least 20 hours of LOTE methodology studies as part of Internship B or Internship C.
LOTE specialists at Honours level will be required to enrol in the School Related Project (LOTE) and the School Related Project (Honours).
Intending Secondary teachers will be able to develop a specialisation in various areas through enrolling in postgraduate subjects. Details of these specialist programs will be available from the Faculty Office.
Except where special permission is given by the Faculty, you must pass the first year of the course before being allowed to proceed to the second year.
Satisfactory progress through the course is dependent on meeting the prerequisite and corequisite subject requirements. These have been set to ensure that the School Experience and Professional Practice subjects and the Internship subjects cannot be undertaken without appropriate support studies and proven readiness.
Leave of absence is not normally available and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Enquiries should be directed to the Faculty Office.
The internship component of the Bachelor of Teaching recognises the value of extended preparation before appointment to a teaching position with full professional responsibilities. It allows you to experience independent teaching moderated both by the experienced mentors in the school and University staff. The teaching-learning triad of teacher, intern and teacher educator enhances the conditions for learning.
If the internship arrangement, as agreed, cannot continue the University will negotiate a transfer to another school without penalty and as quickly as possible. If, however, you have not made satisfactory progress and must withdraw from a school, you may be required to demonstrate your readiness to undertake another internship before a new place is negotiated.
Application and selection dates for internships will be set by agreement with schools and advertised to students by the Faculty. It is anticipated that application for the year long internship will be made for the semester two internship by the preceding May.
You will apply in writing directly to participating schools. Applications will be based on the internship descriptions provided to the University by schools. School profiles will also be available for student reference. University staff will be available to advise and assist you in the preparation of your applications. The Principals of the schools will arrange appropriate selection processes based on those used for teaching appointments.
The process for selection into Internship C (the one-term Internship) may differ from the above.
The dates for internship subject placements will differ from the academic year dates and will be in line with the school calendar year.
Depending on your teaching area (either primary or secondary teaching), your course structure will vary slightly. There are, however, certain compulsory studies which are common to both strands. Details are given below.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-102 School Experience and Practice Teaching 1T | 12.5 | |
| 476-100 Learning and Teaching | 12.5 | |
| 476-101 Curriculum and Assessment | 12.5 | |
| 482-101 Education Policy, Schools and Society | 12.5 | |
| 483-122 Language and Literacy in the Classroom | 6.25 | |
| 485-113 Information Technology in the Classroom | 6.25 | |
| Learning Area (Secondary) (Three subjects x 12.5 points) | ||
| OR | ||
| Learning Area (Secondary) (Two subjects x 12.5 points) plus Postgraduate subject (12.5 points) | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-203 School Experience and Practice Teaching 2T | 12.5 | |
| 460-204 Internship C | 25.0 | |
| 460-217 School-Related Project | 12.5 | |
| OR | ||
| 460-218 School-Related Project (Honours) | 12.5 | |
| 476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives | 12.5 | |
| Postgraduate subjects | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year (Strand One) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-207 School Experience and Practice Teaching 3 (Strand 1) | 15.0 | |
| Learning Area (Secondary) 2 (Two subjects x 5 points) | ||
| Selected Studies | ||
| 460-210 Internship B | 40.0 | |
| 460-208 School-Related Project | 10.0 | |
| OR | ||
| 460-213 School-Related Project (Honours) | 10.0 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year (Strand Two) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-209 Internship A (Strand 2 Only) | 40.0 | |
| Learning Area (Secondary) 3 (Two subjects x 5 points) | ||
| 460-210 Internship B | 40.0 | |
| 460-208 School-Related Project | 10.0 | |
| OR | ||
| 460-213 School-Related Project (Honours) | 10.0 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students must complete two Learning Area (Secondary) 1 subjects and two approved Learning Area (Secondary) 2 subjects. Prerequisites for the Learning Areas are outlined in the introductory section of this Handbook. It is a requirement of the course that the prerequisite subjects of at least one Learning Area (Secondary) 1 subject constitute a major study. Learning Area (Secondary) 2 subjects follow directly from those studied in first year.
Students may enrol in any of the subjects included under this heading or select appropriate subjects either from Education Faculty offerings or from other faculties.
For details about this course, see Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching
460-102 School Experience and Practice Teaching 1T
476-100 Learning and Teaching
476-101 Curriculum and Assessment
482-101 Education Policy, Schools and Society
483-122 Language and Literacy in the Classroom
485-113 Information Technology in the Classroom
The following information applies to all Learning Area Secondary subjects:
Credit points: 12.5
Prerequisites: As approved for the particular teaching area.
Corequisites: School Experience and Practice Teaching 1.
Contact: A total of 36 hours across the year.
Description: Students will study the nature of learning and curriculum content, and how student achievement can be recognised, assessed and reported in a specific learning area. Areas will include: program development skills and classroom teaching skills with emphasis on how students learning the area; applying learning theories and curriculum development theories by developing teaching strategies appropriate to the learning area; developing effective learning environments appropriate to the learning area; planning learning experiences involving the selection of appropriate teaching strategies and resources and the management of learning; developing appropriate classroom teaching skills; applying assessment theory and practice to the learning area.
Assessment: Assignments totalling 4000 words, or equivalent.
476-105 Learning Area (Secondary): Business Studies
483-125 Learning Area (Secondary): Drama
483-126 Learning Area (Secondary): English
485-114 Learning Area (Secondary): Information Technology
483-127 Learning Area (Secondary): LOTE A
483-128 Learning Area (Secondary): LOTE B
485-115 Learning Area (Secondary): Core Mathematics
485-117 Learning Area (Secondary): Additional Mathematics
483-129 Learning Area (Secondary): Music A
483-130 Learning Area (Secondary): Music B
476-106 Learning Area (Secondary): Psychology
485-131 Learning Area (Secondary): Science
485-134 Learning Area (Secondary): Additional Science
482-102 Learning Area (Secondary): SOSE
483-131 Learning Area (Secondary): TESOL
483-132 Learning Area (Secondary): Visual Arts A
483-144 Learning Area (Secondary): Visual Arts B
483-120 Learning Area (Primary): Language and Literacy
485-133 Learning Area (Primary): Mathematics 1
485-136 Learning Area TP: Mathematics 1
483-145 Learning Area TP: Language and Literacy 1
483-146 Learning Area TP: Arts
460-203 School Experience and Practice Teaching 2T
460-220 School Experience and Practice Teaching 2TP
460-204 Internship C
460-217 School-Related Project
460-218 School-Related Project (Honours)
483-244 School-Related Project (LOTE)
476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives
460-209 Internship A (Strand 2 Only)
460-210 Internship B
460-207 School Experience and Practice Teaching 3 (Strand 1)
460-212 School Experience and Practice Teaching 3 (Strand 3)
460-208 School-Related Project
460-213 School-Related Project (Honours)
483-234 School-Related Project (LOTE)
485-233 Learning Area TP: Mathematics 2
485-235 Learning Area TP: Health and Physical Education
485-234 Learning Area TP: Science
482-251 Learning Area TP: SOSE
483-245 Learning Area TP2: Language and Literacy 2
483-230 Learning Area (Primary): Arts
485-201 Learning Area (Primary): Health and Physical Education
485-232 Learning Area (Primary): Mathematics 2
485-230 Learning Area (Primary): Science
482-227 Learning Area (Primary): Study of Society and Environment
The subject statement which follows applies to each Learning Area 2 subject.
Credit points: 5.0
Prerequisite: Learning Area (Secondary) 1 subject in the appropriate teaching area.
Corequisite: School Experience & Practice Teaching 3 or Internship A.
Contact: 2 hours of seminars and workshops each week or equivalent. (Semester 1.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
Content: Students will focus on curriculum theories and development associated with the specific learning area. A program development component will focus on the preparation of sequences of work, use of new technologies, student backgrounds and needs, evaluation, assessment and reporting. The research findings and underlying theories of current curriculum policies in the specific learning area and school systems will be examined.
Assessment: Written work totalling 2000 words including a discussion paper of 1500 words on the major issues for assessment in the learning area and how the different needs of students can be met and minor written tasks.
Prescribed texts: VCE Study Designs and CDSMs appropriate to the Learning Area Studies of the student (VCAB) 1993. Curriculum and Standards Frameworks (Directorate of School Education) 1995. Other reading will be advised appropriate to each Learning Area Study.
485-227 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Biology
476-216 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Business Studies
485-226 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Chemistry
485-223 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Core Mathematics
483-235 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Drama
483-222 Learning Area (Sec) 2: English
483-223 Learning Area (Sec) 2: LOTE
483-240 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Music A
483-241 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Music B
485-225 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Physics
476-217 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Psychology
485-224 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Science
482-226 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Studies of Society and Environment
483-224 Learning Area (Sec) 2: TESOL
483-227 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Visual Arts A
483-231 Learning Area (Sec) 2: Visual Arts B
460-214 Current Issues in Education
485-251 Information Technology in Key Learning Areas
476-205 Introduction to Children with Exceptional/Special Needs
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