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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:
an internship in the second year which gives the student teacher an opportunity to make the transition to independent teaching under the guidance of a mentor;
the availability of an honours strand;
the possibility for intending secondary teachers to undertake studies preparing them to teach in three learning areas;
the possibility for intending secondary teachers to pursue additional studies at postgraduate level, including studies preparing teachers in some specialist areas.
The objectives of the Bachelor of Teaching course are to produce graduates:
whose qualification is recognised by the Standards Council for the Teaching Profession and Registered Schools Board (or equivalent bodies);
qualified to specialise at particular levels within the school system;
with a strong basic knowledge to contribute to and act on developments in education theory and practice;
able to reflect critically on their own teaching and the practice of education in schools;
with a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning and professional development;
with the professional skills for effective communication with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues and members of the general community;
with an understanding of professional responsibility and ethical principles in relation to individuals and the community; and
who have, at Honours level, advanced mastery of teaching competencies, extended knowledge and critical understandings of the principles underlying educational processes and organisation, curriculum development and effective teaching and have acquired an understanding of research methodology appropriate to research in Education.
The graduate teacher will be able to:
manage a classroom effectively;
design and implement curriculum change;
communicate and collaborate with teachers and others within the school and its community;
administer and manage professional responsibilities including reporting to students and parents; and
participate in the advancement and improvement of the teaching profession through involvement in professional development activities.
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:
One 'major' study. A major study is defined as a sequence of study from first to third year level in which the student has undertaken a major proportion of their workload at each level (e.g. at least one-quarter of the first year workload, one third of the second year workload and one-third of the third year workload), and
One 'sub-major' study. A sub-major study is defined as a sequence of study from first to second year level (e.g. at least one-quarter of the first year workload, one-third of the second year workload).
Applicants interested in Secondary teaching must be qualified to teach in two teaching areas or 'learning area studies'. 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 or Linguistics.
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 arrange to have these assessed by a language department at an Australian University as being of equivalent proficiency.
Approved languages: Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish.
As for LOTE A with a second approved language.
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 sub-major in Cinema Studies or Media Studies or equivalent. Some practical experience in film-making would be an advantage.
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, Applied Science or Engineering, including at least one quarter of first year points or equivalent in each of two different branches of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Mathematics).
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, Classical 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.
As for Studies of Society and Environment, but with at least a major in one of the following areas and a sub-major in the second area: Anthropology, Australian Studies, Classical Studies, Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Multicultural Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology.
This Learning Area is only available to students also enrolled in Studies of Society and Environment.
Sub-major in LOTE or Linguistics or one year of each.
Major or sub-major in Visual Arts Studies from the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, graphics, textiles, wood, metal, art history and/or theory.
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.
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.
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 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:
accumulate a total of 200 points;
complete the required number of days of approved, supervised experience in schools; and
complete the subjects as listed in the 'Course Outline'.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Teaching (Honours) award you must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the normal course requirements:
attain a mark of at least 70 in the subject School-Related Project (Honours).
attain an average mark of at least 65 in the School Experience and Internship subjects in the second year of the course; and
attain an average mark of at least 65 in all other elements of the course
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 Honours Project.
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.
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 placement is negotiated.
Application and selection dates for internships will be set by agreement with schools and advertised to students by the Faculty.
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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects | Points | |
| 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 Computers and the Classroom | 6.25 | |
| First Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| Second Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| Plus either | ||
| Third Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| OR | ||
| Postgraduate elective subject | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-203 School Experience and Practice Teaching 2T | 12.5 | |
| Postgraduate elective subjects | ||
| 460-204 Internship C | 25 | |
| 476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives | 12.5 | |
| Plus either | ||
| 460-424 Research Project | ||
| OR | ||
| 460-427 Honours Project | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
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 Computers and the Classroom
460-214 Current Issues in Education
476-205 Introduction to Children with Special Needs
460-203 School Experience and Practice Teaching 2T
485-235 Learning Area (TP) Health and Physical Ed
483-245 Learning Area (TP) Language and Literacy 2
485-233 Learning Area (TP) Mathematics 2
485-234 Learning Area (TP) Science and Technology
482-251 Learning Area (TP) SOSE
460-204 Internship C
483-244 School-Related Project (LOTE)
476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives
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