Course: Bachelor of Education (UC)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies (ANU) (110JA)

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Award: Bachelor of Education
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Simon Leonard (Ph: +61 2 6201 5892)
  • Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Simon Leonard (Ph: +61 2 6201 5892)

Introduction

If you are a prospective student please email: study@canberra.edu.au or telephone: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

If you are a current student, please email: Education@canberra.edu.au

This course is offered to school leavers and those with no previous tertiary qualifications who would like to become secondary teachers. The course also allows students who began as primarily language learners to transfer into the combined Education program. This combined course offers a sound qualification in secondary teaching integrated with two key learning areas from the ANU Faculty of Asian Studies. Graduates will develop in-depth critical knowledge in their key learning areas and in the pedagogy of facilitating the learning of secondary students in these subject areas. In addition, graduates will develop sensitivity to the needs and characteristics of learners from Years 7 - 12; awareness of the social context and implications for schooling; understanding of educational challenges and issues; self-awareness including awareness of the influence of teachers' personal theories, values and modes of operation in the motivation of learning, knowledge, skills and attitudes; theory and research on effective teaching practices and flexibility to enable constructive work in educational settings.

Learning outcomes:
- in depth critical knowledge in two key learning areas and teaching pedagogy for secondary students
- theory and skills in facilitating the learning of secondary school students
- teaching practice is informed by research on effective teaching
- awareness of social context and self awareness; capacity to work collaboratively and ethically in a team environment.

Course Requirements

96 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (24 credit points) as follows:
- MJ0197 Major in Secondary Education (24 credit points)

Professional Experience units are an essential component of this course. Students who are unable to complete these units will not be able to meet the academic requirements of the Bachelor of Education award.

(b) Restricted choice (72 credit points) as follows:
Education components as follows (24 credit points):
One of the following Curriculum Pedagogy and Practice 1 units (3 credit points):
8845 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (SOSE)
8842 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (LOTE)

And
One of the following Curriculum Pedagogy and Practice 2 units (3 credit points):
8854 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 (SOSE)
8851 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 2 (LOTE)

And
One of the following Curriculum Pedagogy and Practice 3 units (3 credit points):
8863 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 (SOSE)
8860 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 3 (LOTE)

And
One of the following Curriculum Pedagogy and Practice 4 units (3 credit points):
8872 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 (SOSE)
8869 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 4 (LOTE)

And
Four Restricted Education units from the following list (12 credit points):
4792 Disorders in Development
4919 Advocacy & Inclusion
7149 Mathematics and Learning Difficulties
7150 Scaffolding Literacy Education
7152 Teaching English as a Second Language
8693 Promoting Health and Wellbeing
8694 Adolescent Health Issues
8695 Health in Contemporary Society
6874 Community Work
6875 Sustainable Communities

ANU Faculty of Asian Studies units
Note that 6 units = 3 credit points

(a) A Regional language major
Comprising at least 8 subjects (48 units equivalent to 24 credit points at UC) of language study, either satisfying at least the minimum level of attainment for the language program prescribed by the Faculty; or, alternatively, satisfying the Faculty of an equivalent level of skill and knowledge in a language approved by the Faculty.

The Regional Language majors are:
Arabic Language Major
Chinese Language Major
Hindi Language Major
Indonesian Language Major
Japanese Language Major
Korean Langauge Major
Pacific Languages Major
Sanskrit Language Major
Thai Language Major
Urdu Language Major
Vietnamese language Major

(b) A Contextual major
Comprising at least eight subjects (48 units equivalent to 24cp at UC) consisting of:
(i) two introductory courses (ie, ASIA1000-level courses), one of which must be ASIA1025 (please note that no more than 12 units of 1000-level courses can normally be taken);
(ii) two 'core courses' corresponding to the major; and
(iii) four to five elective courses relevant to the area of specialisation.

The Contextual majors are:
Chinese Studies
Northeast Asian Studies
Japanese Studies
Indonesian Studies
South Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Pacific Studies and
Security Studies.

Typical Course Structure

Course Duration

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ANU University requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies.

Additional requirements:
All students enrolled in this course are required to complete appropriate police checks or sign employment declaration forms prior to the commencement of their Professional Experience placement.

Assumed Knowledge

Professional Recognition

All University of Canberra teacher education courses are accredited by the NSW Institute of Teachers and approved by the ACT Department of Education as teaching qualifications recognised throughout Australia.

Course Enquiries

Further details can be obtained from the faculty site http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/education/teacher-ed/secondary
New and current students are advised to contact the Faculty office on (02) 6201 2400 or email education@canberra.edu.au for all course enquiries.