Bachelor of Education (Secondary - Vocational)

Overview

Description:
 Graduates of this course are qualified to teach Years 8 to 12 in at least one vocational or trade area and an additional key learning area (English, Maths, Science, Arts, HPE, SOSE). Students commence practical teaching in their first year of study as gaining professional experience is integral for trainee teachers at JCU.

Applicants with an existing industry trade qualification (Certificate III level, or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TA40104) will be eligible for advanced standing/credit. For full details contact the School of Education.

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:
 3 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:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, plus an appropriate vocational education qualification.
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns ^
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 313111 Townsville; 323111 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.

^ Not all specializations available.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time (generally four to five years) and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

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.

Students undertaking this major receive 24 credit points advanced standing from an Industry Trade Qualification as follows:

two 3-credit point level 1 subjects;

three 3-credit point level 2 subjects; and

three 3-credit point level 3 subjects

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacies in Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience*

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning*

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

9 credit points as follows:

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 1; and

3 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)

* Advanced Standing

Students who enter the Bachelor of Education with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAA40104 receive 6 credit points advanced standing for:

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED4294:03 Choices, Transitions and Careers

Secondary Curriculum Studies

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

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 as follows:

3 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 2 and 3 credit points from Focus Studies at any level (see SAT10 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4210:03 Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12

ED4293:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Secondary Curriculum

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

Students undertaking this major receive 24 credit points advanced standing from an Industry Trade Qualification as follows:

two 3-credit point level 1 subjects;

three 3-credit point level 2 subjects; and

three 3-credit point level 3 subjects

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacies in Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience*

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning*

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

9 credit points as follows:

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 1; and

3 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)

* Advanced Standing

Students who enter the Bachelor of Education with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAA40104 receive 6 credit points advanced standing for:

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education

ED4294:03 Choices, Transitions and Careers

Secondary Curriculum Studies

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

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.

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

3 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

ED4210:03 Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12

ED4293:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Secondary Curriculum

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

ED4902:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

ED4903:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

Career Opportunities

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 tourist attractions, and support services for families.

Practical Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher at JCU is gaining professional 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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