Bachelor of Education (Middle School)

Overview

Description:
 This course focuses on teaching Years 4-9. Graduates are equipped to teach across a range of essential curriculum areas in primary and middle schools including English, mathematics, society and environment and science. Gaining professional experience is integral for trainee teachers and at JCU practical teaching commences in the first year of study. Students will need a Blue Card (a working with children check issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian) before commencing their professional experience.
 
Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 313211 Townsville; 323011 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacies in Education

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

ED1491:03 Numeracy in Education

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

9 credit points as follows:

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level l; and

3 credit points from Middle School Focus Study (see SAT10 and Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED2190:03 Health and Physical Education for Primary School

ED2193:03 Mathematics Education for Primary School

ED2194:03 English Education for Primary School

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 2 (see SAT10 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3190:03 Social and Environmental Education for Primary School

ED3192:03 Science Education for Primary School

ED3193:03 Inquiries into Primary Teaching

ED3194:03 Arts Education for Primary School

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

Secondary Curriculum Study

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points to be selected from subjects listed below*

ED3212:03 Social Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3213:03 Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3214:03 Mathematics Curriculum Year 10

ED3216:03 Arts Curriculum Year 10

ED3218:03 English Curriculum Year 10

ED3221:03 Technologies Curriculum Year 10

ED3222:03 Business and Commerce Curriculum Year 10

* Note; not all Secondary Curriculum Studies are offered in Cairns

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

EDU276-1 SP1 3-credit point version Year 10 #

# Available cross-institutionally through Murdoch University - see Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Office for an enrolment package. May be undertaken by Facilitator Mode.

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

6 credit points from Focus Studies subjects at any level (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4190:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Primary Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4487:03 Specialist Professional Experience

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4491:03 Futures and Education

ED4492:03 Technology Across the Curriculum

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

Honours

YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2

As for the Bachelor of Education for intending middle school teachers focusing on years 4 to 9.

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3190:03 Social and Environmental Education for Primary School

ED3192:03 Science Education for Primary School

ED3193:03 Inquiries into Primary Teaching

ED3194:03 Arts Education for Primary School

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

Secondary Curriculum Study

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points to be selected from subjects listed below*

ED3212:03 Social Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3213:03 Science Curriculum Year 10

ED3214:03 Mathematics Curriculum Year 10

ED3216:03 Arts Curriculum Year 10

ED3218:03 English Curriculum Year 10

ED3221:03 Technologies Curriculum Year 10

ED3222:03 Business and Commerce Curriculum Year 10

* Note; not all Secondary Curriculum Studies are offered in Cairns

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

EDU276-1 SP1 3-credit point version Year 10 #

# Available cross-institutionally through Murdoch University - see Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences Office for an enrolment package. May be undertaken by Facilitator Mode.

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4190:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Primary Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4487:03 Specialist Professional Experience

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4902:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

ED4903:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

Career Opportunities

Graduates teach Years 1 to 7 across all curriculum areas, in state and independent schools, including the Catholic school system. Teaching is a portable qualification and teachers are in demand throughout Australia and overseas. Many JCU graduates have taken the opportunity to travel and teach in Europe, Asia and North America. Additional career opportunities exist in government departments (children’s services, family services, education, health), community development and welfare agencies, educational attractions, and support services for families.

Practical Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher at JCU is gaining practical experience. Students teach in schools and other educational settings. Professional experience commences in first year. Students have the opportunity to undertake professional experience in a range of settings and locations. Students must obtain a 'Blue Card' (refer to Additional Entry Requirements) before commencing professional experience.

Professional Recognition

Successful JCU graduates can register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

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