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.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines for teacher registration (website: http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/). It is the responsibility of each students to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
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122008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BGenStuds/BTeach |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2007 UAI | 75 |
| 2007 OP | 12 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is two units of English and two units of Mathematics. |
| 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. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work 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 (Practicum 1 - 20 days; Practicum 2 - 20 days; Practicum 3 - 20 days). 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. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
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1. General
(a) The award shall be administered by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
2. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) be qualified for admission (see Undergraduate Admission Rules); and
(b) if admitted on the basis of an Australian school-leaving qualification, have achieved a standard set by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee in English and Mathematics in that school leaving qualification.
3. Award of the Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 5. shall be awarded the Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching.
4. Course Requirements
4.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 192 credit points as specified in Rules 4.2., 4.3. and 9.
4.2. The General Studies component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points and comprise:
(a) (i) at least 12 credit points in each of the key learning areas of English and Mathematics and at least 12 credit points in each of three other key learning areas as specified in Rule 4.2.(b),
(ii) at least 36 credit points from Group 1 in one key learning area as specified in Rule 4.2.(b), which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100 level and at least 12 credit points at 300 level,
(iii) at least 24 credit points from Group 1 in a second key learning area as specified in Rule 4.2.(b), which includes at least 12 credit points at 200/300 level, and
(iv) at least 36 credit points from Group 1 which includes at least 12 credit points at 100 level in each of three other key learning areas;
(b) Key learning areas include: English; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Society and Environment; Creative Arts; Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; and Languages Other Than English, Information Technology or Psychology.
4.3. The Teaching component of the combined degree shall total at least 96 credit points and comprise:
(a) the unit in Group 2;
(b) all units in Group 3;
(c) all units in Group 4 together with three six credit point Practicums; and
(d) six credit points from Group 5.
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5. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
6. Progress and Conduct
(a) Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.
(b) Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
7. Code of Ethics
Candidates are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for general contact with schools and professional experience as laid down by the school.
8. Units Offered
Group 1—Schedule of Key Learning Areas
English
ABEN 373; COMM 315, 321, 323, 325, 383, 385; ECT 303; ECTW 300; ENCO 100, 102, 306, 307, 308, 310, 326; ENGL 101, 102, 304, 305, 341, 351, 361, 372, 375; LING 101, 102, 250, 305, 363, 366, 380; WGCO 327, 388.
Mathematics
AMTH 140, 250; EDME 133, 233, 333; MATH 101, 102; PMTH 212, 213, 332, 333, 338, 339; STAT 260, 261, 354, 356, 357.
Personal Development/Health Education/Physical Education
EDPE 243, 245, 246, 341, 342, 343, 441; HS 332; HUMN 240.
Science and Technology
AGRO 223; ASTY 221; BCHM 210, 330; BIOL 110, 120; BOTY 203/403, 360, 370; CHEM 110, 120, 201, 202, 204, 302, 303, 305, 306; ECOL 202, 203, 307, 311; EDSE 163, 164; EVOL 211; GEOL 110, 120, 207, 305; MICR 220; PHYS 131, 132, 211, 212; PSIO 210, 220, 331, 332; SOIL 220, 310; ZOOL 203, 210, 220, 326, 327.
Society and Environment
Aboriginal Studies—ABEN 373; ARPA 302, 343, 351, 352; EDCX 309, 315; HIST 354; PDAB 100, 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306, 312.
Asian Social Studies—HIST141, 142; PAIS 113, 318, 352, 361, 363; Business Studies— ECON 251; MM 105, 110, 220, 311, 321, 322; Economics—ECON 101, 102, 201, 202, 307, 310, 311, 317, 319; Geography—GEPL 111, 112, 304, 305, 307, 311, 314, 316, 322, 324, 341, 352; History—ANCH 110, 111, 304, 305, 312, 314, 322, 324, 325; ARPA 101, 102, 326; HIST 111, 141, 142, 150, 151, 165, 304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 333, 335, 337, 339, 341, 342, 351, 354, 366, 367, 368, 373, 376, 378; Legal Studies—LS 251, 250, 331, 332, 334, 391, 392; Studies in Religion—HIST 181, 182, 343, 383, 384, 385, 387, 388; PHIL 303; Studies of Society—CRIM 364; PAIS 101, 102, 306, 351, 363; PHIL 366; SOCY 100, 101, 307, 317, 331, 332, 333, 336, 340, 341, 344, 354, 382.
Creative Arts
Combined Creative Arts—EDAE 106, 107, 210/310, 312, 313, 315, 316; Drama—THEA 110/210, 111, 301, 302, 307, 317, 318, 321, 330, 333; Music— ECTW 300; MUSI 101, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 330, 331, 332, 333, 349, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358; THEA 302
Languages Other Than English/Information Technology/Psychology
CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; COMP 100, 131, 132, 160, 280, 286, 287; FREN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; GRMN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; INDN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; JAPN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302; PSYC 101, 102, 201, 202, 204, 206, 313, 321, 363;
or any other unit approved by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
Group 2
EDUC 293; or any other unit approved by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
Group 3
EDCX 348; EDIT 312; EDLT 485, 486; EDSP 380; or any other unit approved by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
Group 4
ED 901, 902, 903; EDAE 900; EDEE 920; EDME 931; EDPE 941; EDSE 963; EDSS 970; or any other unit approved by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.
Group 5
ED 904; EDAE 310, 312/412, 313/413, 315/415, 316, 317, 406, 410, 414; EDCX 309/409, 315/415, 330, 335, 346/446, 349, 420, 422, 428, 442, 447, 448, 476; EDEC 400; EDEE 322, 323, 324, 325, 422, 423, 426, 428, 429, 498; EDIT 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417; EDLA 314/414, 316, 318/418, 329/429, 403, 407, 410; EDLT 381/481, 388/488, 470, 482, 483, 484, 487; EDME 333/433, 338/438, 434; EDPE 341, 342/442, 343/443, 344/444, 441; EDSE 464, 465, 466; EDSP 382, 385, 480; EDSS 473, 475; EDUC 402; HS 332; PDAB 302/402, 306/406; PDPS 333/433, 360/460; or any other unit approved by the Combined Degrees in Education Management Committee.