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Course
code: 1633 · Clayton campus · Contact: Dr Deborah Corrigan (telephone
(03) 9905 2784 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial education
inquiries)
Normally, the Bachelor of Science 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 years full-time study at a
normal course load for each year. 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. Upon completion of
the double degree, graduates will have a sound preparation for entry into the
science education and training professions and have developed a broad
cross-disciplinary approach to professional development and working in the
community. Opportunities exist for further study.
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent including a study score of at least 20 in English units 3 and 4, Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
To
receive the awards of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education, a candidate
for the double degree must successfully complete the following:
(a) Studies in science consisting of 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. Students must undertake study in a branch
of mathematics and at least one of physics and chemistry in their first
year.
(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 science 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 teaching method in fourth year, a candidate will
require a minimum of two years full academic study in that subject.
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, and 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 years full-time study or equivalent part-time study taken on-campus, with school or industry visits for practica. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the inquiry office, 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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