Handbook - Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education)

BEdSec&SpecEd

Credit points

320

Minimum duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

Ballarat
Blacktown
Brisbane
Canberra
Melbourne
North Sydney
Strathfield

Note:

Sydney (Blacktown), NSW (Not available 2021)

EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate suitability for teaching.

All applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

the following prerequisites at year 12 level or equivalent:

State	Prerequisites
Australian Capital Territory	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: Studies in English (T); Studies in Mathematics (T) To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Studies in Mathematics (T)
New South Wales	Prerequisites: Nil Assumed Knowledge: A minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English and Two units of Mathematics Band 4 To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 Note: This course is structured to allow applicants to meet the three Band 5 entry requirements within the degree program by including a full year of discipline studies before applicants study how to teach
Queensland	Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); Assumed Knowledge: To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Mathematical Methods C
Victoria	Prerequisites: English: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; Mathematics: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics OR Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. To study a major or minor in Mathematics: Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods

b. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. They should have:

minimum of three years’ work experience; or
completion of year 12 or equivalent; or
demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

Disclaimer :The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

Definition

First Teaching Area: 60 cp of prescribed units selected from a Major which

has two corresponding curriculum units available in the program; and
is recognised as a teaching area by the State jurisdiction in which you wish to gain teacher registration

The 60 cp of units equates to six units with no more than two units at first year level and no fewer than two units at third year level and meets any other requirements of that jurisdiction for that teaching area as a “first teaching area”.

Second Teaching Area: 40 cp of prescribed units selected from a Major or Minor which

has two corresponding curriculum units available in the program; and
is recognised as a teaching area by the State jurisdiction in which you wish to gain teacher registration

The 40 cp of units equates to four units with no more than two units at first year level and meets any other requirements of that jurisdiction for that teaching area as a “second teaching area”.

Completion requirements

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education with a named specialisation in Secondary a student must complete 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

60 cp from Education Studies units (Part A)
60 cp from Effective Teaching units (Part B)
80 cp from First Teaching Area units
60 cp from Secondary Discipline Studies units (Part C) AND
20 cp from Secondary Curriculum Studies units (Part D)
80 cp from Special Education specialisation units (Part E)
30 cp from:
Units that extend the First or Second Teaching Area (Part C or Part F) OR
Electives (Part G)
10 cp from Core Curriculum units (Part H)
0 cp from LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic and LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test units (Part I).

Other requirements

Students must pass all professional experience components, including professional experience embedded within units.
Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Victoria). International students must bring police check documentation from their own countries. To meet the requirements for working in settings other than schools, a National Police Check may be required. All students who have lived in another country for 12 months or more must provide a police check from that country for that period.

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

Exit points

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of a course listed below may exit from the course with that qualification. Note that none of these qualifications qualify a student to teach in Australia.

Non-Award Certificate in Educational Studies
Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
Bachelor of Educational Studies
Diploma in Liberal Arts
Certificate in Liberal Arts

A student who does not meet the LANTITE requirements may access an appropriate exit point if they meet the requirements of that award.

Progression requirements

Students must pass LNTE111 Literacy and Numeracy Test before they can attempt the second placement unit EDET101 Effective Teaching 2: Principles of Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy.

Part A : Education Studies Units

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points
EDES100	Understanding Learning and Teaching	10
EDES101	Educational Thought	10
EDES103	Understanding Learners and Their Contexts	10
EDES104	Digital Cultures and Capabilities	10
EDES105	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures	10
EDES302	Professional Communication	10

Part B : Effective Teaching Units

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points
EDET100	Effective Teaching 1: Becoming a Teacher	10
EDET101	Effective Teaching 2: Curriculum, Planning and Pedagogy	10
EDET200	Effective Teaching 3: Engaging Learners and Managing Learning Environments	10
EDET300	Effective Teaching 4: Diverse Learning and Inclusive Education	10
EDET400	Effective Teaching 5: Assessment and Data Informed Practice	10
EDET401	Effective Teaching 6: Professional Engagement and Reflection	10

Part C : Secondary - First Teaching Area (60 cp sequence) - Bachelor of Arts

PART C.1 OR PART C.2 OR PART C.3 OR PART C.4 or PART C.5

Part C.1 : Blacktown

Complete 60 to 110 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points
DRAM	Drama	80
ENGL	English	80
HIST	History	80

Part C.2 : Brisbane

Complete 60 to 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
BUSD	Business Studies	80
DRAM	Drama	80
GEOG	Geography	40	Possibly only available online
HIST	History	80
ECON	Economics	80	Possibly only available online
ENGL	English	80
MATH	Mathematics	80
MUSC	Music	80
THSD	Theological Studies	80
SRLG	Study of Religions	80
VISU	Visual Arts	80

Part C.3 : Canberra

Complete 60 to 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
ECON	Economics	80	Possibly only available online To be confirmed
ENGL	English	80
MATH	Mathematics	80
SRLG	Study of Religions	80

Part C.4 : Melbourne

Complete 60 to 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
BUSD	Business Studies	80
DRAM	Drama	80
ECON	Economics	80	Possibly only available online
HIST	History	80
ENGL	English	80
MATH	Mathematics	80
MUSC	Music	80
THSD	Theological Studies	80
VISU	Visual Arts	80
GEOG	Geography	40

Part C.5 : Sydney (Strathfield)

Complete 60 to 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
BUSD	Business Studies	80
DRAM	Drama	80
ECON	Economics	80	Possibly only available online
HIST	History	80	Ancient History requires 2 units of modern History. Modern history requires 2 units of Ancient History.
ENGL	English	80
MATH	Mathematics	80
VISU	Visual Arts	80
TECH	Technology	80	(requires use of 5 elective units)
SRLG	Study of Religions	80
GEOG	Geography	40	Possibly only available online

Part D : Secondary Curriculum Studies

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points
EDAR299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Visual Arts Education 1	10
EDAR399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Visual Arts Education 2	10
EDDR299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Drama Education 1	10
EDDR399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Drama Education 2	10
EDEN299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in English Education 1	10
EDEN399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in English Education 2	10
EDMA299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Mathematics Education 1	10
EDMA399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Mathematics Education 2	10
EDMU299	CURRICULUM PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION 1	10
EDMU399	CURRICULUM PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION 2	10
EDHE299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Health Education 1	10
EDHE399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Health Education 2	10
EDRE270	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Religious Education 1	10
EDRE440	Religion Studies Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	10
EDRE471	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Religious Education 2	10
EDHI299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in History Education 1	10
EDGE299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Geography Education 1	10
EDSS299	CURRICULUM PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 1	10
EDCB299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Commerce and Business Studies	10
EDHI399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in History Education 2	10
EDGE399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Geography Education 2	10
EDPI399	CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	10
EDBU399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Business Studies	10
EDIT299	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in ICT and Digital Technologies Education 1	10
EDIT399	Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in ICT and Digital Technologies Education 2	10
EDPS399	CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY AND ASSESSMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION 2	10

Two curriculum studies in two discipline areas from:

Alternative CPA units may be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Part E : Special Education Specialisation Units

Complete exactly 80 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points
EDSE111	Attitudes and Inclusive Practice	10
EDSE410	Children and Young People at Risk	10
EDSE411	Positive Behaviour Intervention Support	10
EDSE412	High Potential and Giftedness	10
EDSE413	Cultural Diversity and Refugees	10
EDSX400	Special Education Professional Experience	10

Code	Title	Credit Points
EDEN345	Literacy and Diversity Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment	10
OR
EDMA163	Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy	10