Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
| Official Abbreviation | BA/BTeach | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | 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 secondary 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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| How to apply |
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All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Course Rules | 1. General 2. Admission to Candidature 3. Award of the Degree 4. Course Requirements 4.2. Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of HSC English Standard Band 4. Candidates who have not completed this special requirement prior to admission to the course will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate this literacy compentency during specific units in the course or by successfully completing an approved test in literacy or equivalent. (ii) 36 credit points from Group 1 in a second curriculum area as specified in Rule 1.3.(b), which includes at least 12 credit points at 200/300 level; and (iii) 24 credit points from Group 1 in a third curriculum area as specified in Rule 1.3 (b) which includes at least 12 credit points at 200/300 level; or (iv) 24 credit points from Group 1 in any curriculum area as specified in Rule 1.3. (b) Curriculum areas include: Aboriginal Studies; Drama; Economics; English; Geography; Ancient History; Modern History; Modern Languages; Society and Culture, including: Aboriginal Studies, Archaeology, Asian or Pacific Studies, Civics-Government-Politics, Philosophy, Psychology (one unit allowed), Religion Studies, Sociology; Studies of Religion and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
4.5 To view program of study click here 5. Period of Candidature 6. Progress and Conduct 7. Code of Ethics 8. Units Offered Aboriginal Studies - IDIG100, 101, 300, 301, 302, 303, 306, 312; ABEN373; EDCX309, 315; HIST354; LING 366; PEAC106 Archaeology - ARPA101, 104, 302, 304, 351, 352, 361, 381 Asian or Pacific Studies - PAIS 113, 306, 316, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 380 Civics-Government-Polotics - PAIS101, 102, 103, 113, 306, 308, 314, 315, 316, 318, 320, 351, 352, 361, 362, 363, 365, 370, 375, 380 Media Studies - ENGL102; COMM120, 323 Modern History - HIST111, 150, 151, 165, 195, 304, 305, 307, 308, 318, 324, 328, 329, 330, 338, 339, 342, 351, 354, 357, 361, 366, 367, 368 or one unit from HIST333, 335, 337, 376 Philosophy - PHIL101, 102, 150, 151, 303, 313, 323, 342, 343, 363, 366, 375, 385 Psychology - one unit from PSYC101, 102 or 103 Religion Studies - HIST181, 182, 343, 367, 384, 385, 386, 387 388; PHIL303, 313, Social Communication - COMM323; ENCO326 Sociology SOCY100, 101, 307, 313, 317, 319, 321, 332, 333, 336, 340, 341, 344, 354, 356, 360, 382, 390; CRIM100, 364; ARPA352; EDCX309, 315; IDIG306; PAIS306, 318, 351, 352, 361, 362 363
Studies in Religion
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or in each curriculum area, any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator. or any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator or any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator.
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| Career Opportunities | Secondary teacher |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | The practicum or professional experience 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 a theoretical framework developed within academic units. Each curriculum area has associated practicum requirements and the co-ordination of enrolment in such linked units is required. Students are required to complete 60 days (Practicum 1, 2 and 3 - each comprising 20 days) of supervised professional experience. This time may be structured partly in a dispersed days pattern and as block practica of up to 4 weeks duration. Generally, external candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in approved schools of their own choice. Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the NSW 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 the ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or the ACT. Students should be aware that they will be subject to criminal record checks on behalf of potential NSW employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance as an independent classroom teacher. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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