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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

307150 v.2 Secondary Education Double Degree Major

Introduction

This pre-service double degree major provides qualifications for those intending to teach at the secondary level of education. It prepares graduates to teach students aged 12 to 18 years in secondary schools.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301179 v.4   Development and Education 150 3.0 25.0
307363 v.4   Introduction to Secondary Teaching 120 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301184 v.5   Understanding Learning 155 3.0 25.0
311444 v.1   Professional Practice in Secondary Education 125 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
312668 v.1   Technologies to Engage Learners 260 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
311445 v.1   Professional Practice in Secondary Education 225 2.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
309271 v.2   Educating Students with Diverse Abilities 250 3.0 25.0
311446 v.2   Curriculum and Culture in Secondary Schools 310 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION  
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
311447 v.1   Professional Practice in Secondary Education 325 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 4 Semester 1
301186 v.4   Indigenous Australian Education 370 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 4 Quarter 3
301192 v.4   Internship 425 100.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 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
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 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
311464 v.1   Curriculum and Instruction- Vocational Education and Training 495 3.0 25.0

NB    Students select curriculum units based on their double degree combination and in consultation with the Course Coordinator