161510 v.7 Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)
BEd(Curtin) OR BEd(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003910D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
This pre-service course provides a qualification for those intending to teach at the secondary level of education. It prepares graduates to teach students aged 12 years and over in secondary schools. During the first three years of the degree, students are required to study at least two secondary school learning areas, such as History, Maths or Science. An important part of this degree is the 20 weeks of teaching internship.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE subject appropriate to teaching area. For teaching maths, Applicable Mathematics and/or Calculus are desirable. Students will need a Working with Children card and a Police Clearance before they go into school in Semester 1.
The School of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy competence test in the first year of the course. Applicants for this course also need to be eligible for a Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (see page 5).STAT elements considered are E, V and Q.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is four years' full-time study.
Course Organisation
This course includes professional practice units and optional units. Core studies are undertaken concurrently with optional units and electives. Units cater for the different needs of secondary students. In consultation with a course adviser, students select sequenced pathways designed to support and enrich individual knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged, where possible, to undertake electives from other areas of the University. In the third year, students are selected for the honours program or continue with the standard course stream.
Professional Recognition
This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
See also Chemistry/Secondary Education (double degree), Communication and Cultural Studies/Secondary Education (double degree), Environmental Biology/Secondary Education (double degree), Mathematical Sciences/Secondary Education (double degree), Physics/Secondary Education (double degree). For more information contact the Faculty of Humanities on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au.
Combined Degree Information
Secondary Education may be combined with Chemistry, Communication and Cultural Studies, Computing, Environmental Biology, Languages and Asian Cultures, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Social Science.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 301179 | v.4 | Development and Education 150 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307363 | v.3 | Professional Practice in Secondary Education 120 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 ELECTIVES | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 301184 | v.4 | Learning, Teaching and Assessment 155 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311444 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Secondary Education 125 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311448 | v.1 | Teaching Literacy in Secondary Schools 135 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 309252 | v.4 | Technologies for Learning 160 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 ELECTIVES | 50.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 309300 | v.2 | Assessment in Secondary Schools 225 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311445 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Secondary Education 225 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 309271 | v.2 | Educating Students with Diverse Abilities 250 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311446 | v.1 | Curriculum Development in Secondary Schools 310 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 ELECTIVES | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 305784 | v.2 * | Secondary Education Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 305783 | v.3 * | Honours Secondary Education Stream | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Quarter 3 | |||||
| 301192 | v.4 | Internship 425 | 100.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Semester 1 (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 311450 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Upper Secondary) 420 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311451 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- English (Upper Secondary) 430 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311452 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Upper Secondary) 440 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311453 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Upper Secondary) 450 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311454 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Sciences (Upper Secondary) 460 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311455 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 470 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311456 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Upper Secondary) 480 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Semester 2 (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 311457 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Lower Secondary) 425 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311458 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- English (Lower Secondary) 435 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311459 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Lower Secondary) 445 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311460 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Lower Secondary) 455 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311461 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Science (Lower Secondary) 465 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311462 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Society and Environment (Lower Secondary) 475 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311463 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Lower Secondary) 485 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311464 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Vocational Education and Training 495 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| * | These streams are undertaken over two semesters - Year 3, Semester 2 and Year 4, Semester 1 |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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