Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program is designed to develop inspirational teachers who can act professionally, ethically, and effectively in their secondary school destinations. This program aims to produce graduates who are insightful scholars with the capability to engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy, and practice, as well as innovative leaders who can play a constructive role in public discourse on education.
Description
A good teacher can have a profound effect on a young person's outlook on education, their career aspirations, and life generally. If you have a real commitment to helping young people get the most out of their education, a passion for learning, rapport with people, and a sense of humor, then you will find teaching a truly rewarding professional career where you can make a difference. Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as 7-12 (Secondary) teachers in and beyond the New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:
- A broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
- Cognitive skills to review critically, analyze, consolidate, and synthesize knowledge.
- Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas.
- Cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
- Communication skills to present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgment in planning, problem-solving, and decision-making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.
- Become inspirational teachers who act professionally, ethically, and effectively.
- Become insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education.
- Become innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme. The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. The requirements are:
- Listening: 8
- Overall minimum: 7.5
- Speaking: 8
- Sub-test minimum: 7
Post-Admission Requirements
Students must complete the following:
- Anaphylaxis Training: ASCIA Anaphylaxis e-training Course
- Child Protection Awareness Training: annual Child Protection Update training
- Working With Children Check
Assumed Knowledge
English (any level) and Mathematics (any level)
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). Graduates of this accredited initial teacher education program will be eligible for registration with NESA.
Career-Ready Placements
This degree requires students to participate in placements in NSW Department of Education or other NSW school or service providers via the completion of teacher observations and small group participation, and 90 days of professional experience across three placements.
Program Requirements
The program requires the successful completion of 330 units. Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000) and must not exceed 120 units at 1000 level.
Program Structure
The program structure includes:
- Core Courses
- Internship Course List
- First Teaching Areas
- Additional Teaching Areas
- Suggested Electives
Core Courses
Students must complete the following core courses:
- EDUC1038: Foundations of Secondary Education
- EDUC1101: Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
- EDUC1103: Schooling, Identity and Society
- EDUC2102: Educational Psychology: Learners and the Learning Process
- EDUC2151: Multiliteracies
- EDUC2181: Managing the Learning Environment
- EDUC2196: Quality Teaching and Student Learning 7-12
- EDUC2200: The Future of Teaching and Learning
- ABOR3500: Aboriginal Education, Relationships and Responsibilities
- EDUC3026: Inclusive and Special Education
- EDUC3196: Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity 7-12
- EDUC4181: Ethical Teaching in Classrooms
Internship Course List
Students undertaking an internship in a Special Education setting must complete EDUC4167. All other students must complete EDUC4197.
First Teaching Areas
Students must complete one of the following First Teaching Areas:
- TAR0007: Aboriginal Studies
- TAR0009: Ancient History
- TAR0011: Biology
- TAR0012: Business Studies
- TAR0014: Chemistry
- TAR0017: Design and Technology
- TAR0018: Drama
- TAR0020: Earth and Environmental Science
- TAR0023: English
- TAR0059: English as an Additional Language/Dialect
- TAR0061: Food Technology
- TAR0025: French
- TAR0027: Geography
- TAR0029: German
- TAR0031: Health and Physical Education
- TAR0062: Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia
- TAR0063: Industrial Technology Timber and Metal
- TAR0064: Information Processes and Technology
- TAR0032: Japanese
- TAR0065: Marine Studies
- TAR0034: Mathematics
- TAR0036: Modern History
- TAR0038: Physics
- TAR0039: Society and Culture
- TAR0067: Software Design and Development
Additional Teaching Areas
Students can choose from the following Additional Teaching Areas:
- TAR0008: Aboriginal Studies
- TAR0010: Ancient History
- TAR0013: Business Studies
- TAR0044: Chinese
- TAR0019: Drama
- TAR0022: Economics
- TAR0024: English
- TAR0060: English as an Additional Language/Dialect
- TAR0046: Food Technology
- TAR0026: French
- TAR0028: Geography
- TAR0030: German
- TAR0047: Industrial Technology Engineering
- TAR0048: Industrial Technology Graphics and Multimedia
- TAR0049: Information Processes and Technology
- TAR0043: Investigating Science
- TAR0033: Japanese
- TAR0050: Legal Studies
- TAR0066: Marine Studies
- TAR0035: Mathematics
- TAR0037: Modern History
- TAR0040: Society and Culture
- TAR0051: Software Design and Development
- TAR0052: Special Education
- TAR0053: Studies of Religion
Suggested Electives
Students can choose from the following suggested electives:
- EDUC1058: Lifetime Physical Activities
- EDUC1143: Foundations of TESOL
- EDUC1751: Knowledge and Communication Technologies
- EDUC3514: Primary Kinetics 1
- EDUC3800: Intercultural Understanding for Educators
- EDUC3802: Applied Learning in Diverse Contexts
- EDUC4014: PE Studies 7 - Sports Coaching
- EDUC6000: Understanding Aspirations for Greater Equity
Transition Arrangements
Program Revisions 2023: From Semester 2, 2023, the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Program's First and Additional Teaching Areas have been revised to ensure they align with recommendations and accreditation requirements from the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).
AQF Level
The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program is a Level 7 Bachelor Degree.
Additional Handbook Information
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
Program Contacts
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Type
This program is a Single Program.
Study Level
The study level of this program is Undergraduate.
Program Schedule
The program schedule is a Bachelor Degree (240).
Study Areas
The study area of this program is Education.
Units to Complete
Students must complete 330 units to graduate from this program.
College
The college offering this program is the College of Human and Social Futures.
Full-Time Duration
The full-time duration of this program is 4 years.
Max Time to Complete
The maximum time to complete this program is 10 years.
Term Type
The term type of this program is Semesters.
CRICOS Code
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UAC Code
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Locations of Offer
This program is offered at the Callaghan Campus, Gosford, and Ourimbah.