Academic Program Area - Education Academic Program Area - Science
CRICOS Code:
069526M
Selection Rank:
68.00
English Language Requirements:
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 7.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.
Additional Admission 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
None.
Information on admission closing dates can be found
here.
Alternative Units: With permission of the Course Convener, students may substitute units in the Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice or Restricted Choice Units lists with others.
Professional Experience units are an essential component of this course. Students who do not complete these units will not be able to meet the academic requirements of the Bachelor of Education.
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course.
Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed.
Please contact us for more details.
Professional Accreditation
This course is registered by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and recognised as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.
In depth critical knowledge in two key learning areas and teaching pedagogy for secondary students
4. Problem Solving: Graduates are expected to be able to: a) identify problems and analyse the main features of problems relevant to their professional field; b) apply appropriate problem solving processes, arguments, critical and creative thinking; c) implement and evaluate strategies for the resolution of problems; d) anticipate and define new problems; and e) identify and resolve new problems in new fields.
Theory and skills in facilitating the learning of secondary school students
1. Communication: Graduates are expected to be able to: a) express knowledge, ideas and opinions in their professional field, both orally and in written form, with confidence and clarity; b) present arguments and ideas effectively; c) actively listen and respond to the ideas of other people; d) negotiate effectively; and e) create and present new ideas. 9. Lifelong Learning: Graduates are expected to: a) be independent self-directed learners with the capacity and motivation for lifelong learning; b) be aware of how they best learn; c) possess self-knowledge and the ability to assess their own performance critically and accurately; and d) have an understanding of how to apply their nowledge and abilities to many different contexts and fields. 10. Personal Attributes: Graduates are expected to: a) be independent thinkers and agents for change; c) have confidence to challenge existing ideas; d) show commitment to ongoing self-development; e) value and respect differing views; and f) be confident in themselves and their own skills and knowledge.
Teaching practice is informed by research on effective teaching
2. Information Literacy and Numeracy: Graduates are expected to be able to locate, identify, collate, analyse, manipulate, evaluate, interpret and present information and numerical data.3. Information and Communication Technology: Graduates are expected to be able to select and use appropriate information and communication technology to retrieve, manipulate and present information.
Awareness of social context and self awareness; capacity to work collaboratively and ethically in a team environment
5. Working With Others: Graduates are expected to be able to: a) work with others as part of a group; b) take responsibility for carrying out agreed tasks; c) be aware of the different roles and responsibilities of group members; d) evaluate group performance; f) take initiative and demonstrate leadership; and g) respect the rights of others irrespective of their cultural background, race or gender. 6. Effective Workplace Skills: Graduates are expected to: a) demonstrate entrepreneurial skills including creativity, initiative, adaptability, leadership, resourcefulness; b) have the ability to initiate new ideas, implement decisions and cope with uncertainty; and c) be able to function in a multi-cultural or global environment. 7. Professional Ethics: Graduates are expected to: a) act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in the context of their profession and their obligations to society; and b) appreciate the social and cultural context of their profession. 8. Social Responsibility: Graduates are expected to: a) work toward improvement in society; b) understand economic, political, social, and environmental systems with an international perspective; c) act in environmentally sustainable ways; and d) accept service to the community as the primary purpose for professional life.
Course Duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum 20 semesters.
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