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Subject descriptions - first year
Compulsory subjects
Learning Area Studies (Secondary)
Learning Area Studies (Primary)
Elective
Subject descriptions - second year
School Experience subjects
Learning Area Studies (Primary)
Elective
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. 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;
an Honours program within the two-year degree;
the possibility for prospective secondary teachers to undertake studies preparing them to teach in three learning areas;
the possibility for prospective secondary teachers to pursue additional specialist studies at postgraduate level.
This qualification is recognised by the Standards Council for the Teaching Profession and Registered Schools Board (or equivalent bodies).
The objectives of the Bachelor of Teaching 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 must have an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent such as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Within this undergraduate degree applicants need to 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.
(Note: The Department of Education is conducting a review of prerequisite subjects for secondary Learning Area Studies during 1999. Some prerequisites may need to be amended.)
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 biological (including human biology) or life sciences and at least one subject in social science and/or behavioural science.
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 (Modern Languages) with a second approved language other than English.
Sub-major in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics.
Sub-majors in two branches of Mathematics or a major in one branch of Mathematics plus some studies in another branch of Mathematics (Statistics satisfies these requirements, Computer Studies does not).
Sub-major in Cinema Studies, Media Studies or equivalent. Some practical experience in film-making is expected.
A major sequence of instrumental tuition at post-VCE level in an approved tertiary institution.
A major sequence of instrumental tuition at post-VCE level in an approved tertiary institution. Demonstrated competence on a second instrument is also required.
A degree in Human Movement Studies, Physical Education or approved equivalent.
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 the 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 a 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 Learning Area (Sec): Studies of Society and Environment.
Sub-major in LOTE or Linguistics or one year of each.
Sub-major in at least one of the following subject areas: design (industrial, fashion, architecture), applied arts (wood, metal, textiles), engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical), food science and technology, agriculture or horticulture.
A degree in Visual Arts including art theory/history, a major study in one practical studio area and minor studies in a second practical studio 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.
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 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.
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 45 days of approved, supervised teaching 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, 460-427 Honours Project;
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 483-244 Learning Area: LOTE (Primary) in addition to completing 22 days of LOTE teaching as part of the Internship.
Intending Secondary teachers will be able to develop a specialisation in various areas through enrolling in approved postgraduate subjects. Details of these specialist programs are 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 (primary or secondary), 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 & Practice Teaching 1T | 12.5 | |
| 485-113 Computers and the Classroom | 6.25 | |
| 476-100 Learning & Teaching | 12.5 | |
| 483-122 Language in Education | 6.25 | |
| 476-101 Curriculum & Assessment | 12.5 | |
| 482-101 Education Policy, Schools & Society | 12.5 | |
| First Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| Second Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| Plus either | ||
| Third Learning Area Study (Secondary) | ||
| OR | ||
| Approved elective subject | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-203 School Experience & Practice Teaching 2T | 12.5 | |
| Approved elective subjects | ||
| 460-204 Internship | 25.0 | |
| 476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives | 12.5 | |
| Plus either | ||
| 460-424 Research Project | 12.5 | |
| OR | ||
| 460-427 Honours Project | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 460-203 School Experience & Practice Teaching 2T | 12.5 | |
| 485-233 Learning Area (TP) Mathematics 2 | 6.25 | |
| 483-245 Learning Area Primary English 2 | 6.25 | |
| 485-234 Learning Area (TP) Science & Technology | 12.5 | |
| 485-235 Learning Area (TP) Health & Physical Ed | 6.25 | |
| 482-251 Learning Area (TP) SOSE | 6.25 | |
| 460-204 Internship | 25.0 | |
| 476-203 Teaching: Professional Perspectives | 12.5 | |
| Plus either | ||
| 460-424 Research Project | 12.5 | |
| OR | ||
| 460-427 Honours Project | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students with three years of approved University language study at post-VCE level, who are enrolled in the primary stream and who seek a qualification to teach Languages Other Than English (LOTE) at primary school level may, in addition to all compulsory subjects, also enrol in 483-244 Learning Area: LOTE (Primary) in their second year.
The Bachelor of Teaching degree can be taken together with other degrees as a combined degree. There are three combined Bachelor of Teaching degree options:
For details about this combined course for intending secondary school teachers, see Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Teaching (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Teaching).
For details about this combined course for intending secondary school teachers specialising in creative arts, see Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Teaching).
For details about this combined course, see Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching (see Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching).
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