Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching
Why study the Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching at UNE?
Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society. The degree will give students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become a successful primary teacher. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who are able to adapt efficiently and constructively to meet the changes which occur in the teaching profession.
Professional Experience: The professional experience or practicum is a pivotal part of any pre-service teacher education program. Experienced teachers within schools are selected to function as school-based educators of student teachers in supervising the practicum. Students are supported in not only developing essential teaching competencies, but also in thoughtfully combining those practical experiences with theoretical frameworks developed within academic units. Each secondary curriculum or method area has corequisite practicum requirements.
Students are required to complete 60 days of supervised professional experience. This time is structured as block practica of up to four weeks' duration. In addition, students will have the option to select an elective unit within their program which will provide them with an additional 20 days of professional experience.
Generally, candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in an approved school of their own choice.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BGenStuds/BTeach |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of a degree is open to students who have obtained an appropriate New South Wales or Queensland equivalent entrance score or an equivalent qualification. Alternative Entry students are required to provide information regarding their previous work and academic experiences. Applicants without academic experience should sit the STAT (Special Tertiary Admission Test). Further details are available from the Student Centre or from UAC or QTAC web sites. |
| Additional Requirements | Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (prohibited Employment) Act 1998, the Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration with their Enrolment Form. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. Education Queensland and ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or ACT. Probity checks may be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent classroom teacher. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of General Studies component | |
| Core Units Must complete 12 cps from English Key Learning Area and 12 cps from Mathematics Key Learning Areas | 24 cps |
| Must complete 12 cps from each of three of the following Key Learning Areas (KLAs): | 36 cps |
| • Creative Arts; • Languages Other than English or Information Technology or Psychology; • Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; • Science and Technology; • Society and Environment |
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| To complete a Minor a candidate must complete a further 12 cps (at 200/300 level ) from one of the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) as follows: | 12 cps |
| • Creative Arts; • English; • Languages Other than English or Information Technology or Psychology; • Mathematics • Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; • Science and Technology; • Society and Environment |
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| To complete a Major a candidate must complete a further 24cps (at least two at 200-level and two at 300-level) from one of the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) as follows | 24 cps |
| • Creative Arts; • English; • Languages Other than English or Information Technology or Psychology; • Mathematics • Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; • Science and Technology; • Society and Environment |
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| Bachelor of Teaching component | |
| Core Units in 60 days practicum | 90 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total 192 cps | |
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