Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Overview

Description:
 Teaching can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding of careers. Teachers have the opportunity to shape a child's learning and development, be they pre-schoolers or adolescents, or any age in between. JCU's School of Education offers world-class teacher education. It enjoys a forty-year history of teacher education and has forged dynamic partnerships with schools throughout northern Queensland. Graduates are equipped to teach two subjects in high school, one to year 10 (minor teaching area) and another to year 12 (major teaching area). Students can choose any two of the following: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; Biology; Business Studies; Chemistry; Computer Studies; Drama; Earth Sciences; Economics; English; Geography; Health and Physical Education; Languages; Legal Studies; Marine Science; Mathematics; Modern History; Multistrand Science; Music; Physics; Politics; Study of Society; and Vocational Education and Training Studies. In choosing their teaching areas students should consider combinations that are most needed by schools.
 
Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time * ; off campus (RATEP program)
 
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, Thursday Island ^
 
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 are available at the Cairns and Thursday Island campuses.
 

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.

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacy’s in Education

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

12 credit points as follows:

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

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT12) level 1 (see SAT10 and SAT12 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

DISCIPLINE STUDIES

15 credit points as follows:

6 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT10) level 2; and

9 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT12) level 2 (see SAT10 and SAT12 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

Secondary Curriculum Study

6 credit points as follows:

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points; and Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12 (SAT12) 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

ED3215:03 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Year 10 (SAT12 only)

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 or Thursday Island

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

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

EDU276-Y Year long 6-credit point version Year 10 and Year 12 #

# 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

9 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT12) level 3 (see SAT12 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

FOCUS STUDIES

3 credit points from Focus Studies 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

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

ED4491:03 Futures and Education

ED4492:03 Technology Across the Curriculum

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

FOCUS STUDIES

ED4294:03 Choices, Transitions and Careers

OR

3 credit points from Education Focus Studies level 4 subjects (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

Honours

YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2

As for the Bachelor of Education for intending secondary teachers focusing on years 8 to 12.

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3293:03 Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education (Townsville, Cairns)

OR

ED5290:06 Education Research Methods (Thursday Island)

Secondary Curriculum Studies

6 credit points as follows:

Secondary Area of Teaching Year 10 (SAT10) 3 credit points; and Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12 (SAT12) 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

ED3215:03 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Year 10 (SAT12 only)

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 or Thursday Island

EDU276 Second/Foreign Languages and the Curriculum #

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

EDU276-Y Year long 6-credit point version Year 10 and Year 12 #

# 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

9 credit points from Secondary Area of Teaching (SAT12) level 3 (see SAT12 subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 4

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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