Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching
Why study the Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching at UNE?
Not offered to new students in 2010. New students refer to the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
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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DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2010.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BGenStuds/BTeach |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2010 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| 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. |
| 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 80 days of supervised professional experience This time is structured as block practica of up to four weeks' duration.Generally, candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in an approved school of their own choice. 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 prior to their professional experience placement. 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 |
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| Further Information | 
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1. General
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
A candidates who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of General Studies/Bachelor of Teaching.
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4. Course Requirements
4.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 192 credit points.
4.2. The General Studies component:
(a) candidates must complete 12 credit points in the English Key Learning Area and 12 credit points from the Mathematics Key Learning Area;
(b) candidates must complete 36 credit points across each of the four following Key Learning Areas below, i.e. 1 unit in each Key Learning Area and a further 2 units in any of the Key Learning Areas: Creative Arts; Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; Science and Technology, Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA), ICT; Human Society and its Environment, Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA), LOTE.
Minor Sequence of Units
To complete the minor sequence of units, candidates must complete a further 12 credit points from one of the Key Learning Areas: English; Mathematics; Creative Arts; Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; Science and Technology or Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA) or ICT; Human Society and its Environment or Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA) or LOTE.
Major Sequence of Units
To complete a major sequence of units, candidates must complete a further 24 credit points (at least two at 200-level and two at 300-level) from another of the Key Learning Areas: English; Mathematics; Creative Arts; Personal Development, Health Education and Physical Education; Science and Technology or Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA) or ICT; Human Society and its Environment or Psychology (may only be counted towards 1 KLA) or LOTE.
4.3. Bachelor of Teaching component
Candidates must complete 8 Foundation Units, 8 Curriculum Methods Units and 80 days of Professional Experience (4 x 20 day placements).
5. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 10 years as a part-time candidate.
6. Advanced Standing
Students required to transition from the current BGS/BTch to the amended BGS/BTch, as per the transition arrangements, will automatically be granted advanced standing for any units of study that they have successfully completed, provided that sufficient credit points remain in the candidate's program of study to ensure that any remaining NSW Institute of Teachers' requirements can be met.
7. 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.
8. 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.