305783 v.4 Honours Secondary Education Stream
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This honours stream extends knowledge and prepares graduates to teach students aged 12 years and over in secondary schools.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. make informed decisions regarding teaching and learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the learner and application of the curriculum
2. be reflective, creative and critical in the approach to teaching and learning
3. decide what information is needed and find it from a range of sources using appropriate technologies, make valid judgements regarding teaching
4. communicate effectively and work collaboratively in educational contexts
5. use technologies appropriately to engage students ineffective learning and for other educational purposes
6. be self-motivated, critical, and reflective in their practice based on ongoing professional learning
7. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply international standards in teaching and other educational situations
8. teach effectively in ways that are responsive to the diverse needs of students through integrating socio-cultural context and values within educational scholarship and practice
9. demonstrate proficiency in the range of skills required by effective teachers, Apply high standards in all aspects of their work as teachers, Value professional and community partnerships and demonstrate leadership in education
Major Organisation Note
Electives are selected in consultation with the course coordinator.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 311447 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Secondary Education 325 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312653 | v.2 | Education Honours Proposal 401 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 301186 | v.4 | Indigenous Australian Education 370 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313886 | v.1 | Education Honours Project 402 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 311464 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Vocational Education and Training 495 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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