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Course
code: 2026 · Clayton campus · Contacts: Ms Jo Atkinson (telephone
(03) 9905 2451 for initial commerce inquiries) or Dr Deborah Corrigan
(telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial education inquiries)
Normally, the Bachelor of Commerce degree and the Bachelor of Education degree
are each of three years duration. When the degrees are taken in combination,
students are able to complete both courses in four-and-a-half years full-time
study at a normal course load for each year. Students may complete the course
in four years full-time by special arrangement with both faculties. A feature
of this course is its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of some
subjects.
The course is aimed at post-primary/adult education levels. On completion of
the double degree, graduates will have a sound preparation for entry into the
business, education and training professions and have developed a broad
cross-disciplinary approach to professional development and working in the
community. Opportunities also exist for further study.
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent including a study score of at least 25 in English units 3 and 4 and in one of Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and a study score of at least 20 in two other VCE studies.
To
receive the awards of Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Education, a candidate
must successfully complete subjects totalling 204 points, consisting of:
(a) studies in commerce comprising a major study (three years study in a
single discipline), a minor study (two years study in a single discipline), and
two additional first-year subjects. There must be a total of 60 points of
second and third-year commerce subjects with no more than 36 points from the
same year level. There must be at least 18 points in a commerce specialisation
at each of second and third-year levels.
(b) a series of subjects relating to the theory and practice of education,
teaching and curriculum. Practicum subjects are also included.
Candidates need to be aware that their major and minor studies in commerce must
satisfy the requirements for the study of two teaching methods in their fourth
year and the requirements for employment laid down by the Victorian Department
of Education and non-government authorities.
Generally, to qualify for a secondary teaching method in fourth year, a
candidate will require a minimum of two years full academic study in that
discipline.
Progressively over the course, students will be completing more of the
education component, until the final year which will be entirely education,
including an extended teaching practicum. This practicum is a program of field
visits to different educational sites, which will be provided in conjunction
with subjects. Students will be required to complete projects related to their
field visits. The visits are an integrated part of work in the Bachelor of
Education.
The following is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress. It is subject to change without notice.
Secondary stream (Clayton) | |
First year |
EDF1301
Perspectives on learning |
Second year |
EDF2001
Beyond the classroom |
Third year |
EDF3001
Assessment of learning |
Fourth year |
Methods
and practice of teaching 1 |
This course consists of four-and-a-half years full-time study or equivalent part-time study taken on campus, with school or industry visits for practica. (Students may be able to complete the course in four years by overloading or taking subjects in summer schools.) The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or visit our web site at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/
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