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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education - secondaryCourse code: 1633 ~ Course abbreviation: BSc/BEd ~ Total credit points required: 192 ~ 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time ~ No further intake at Gippsland* ~ Managing faculty: Education *Students enrolled prior to 2008 at Gippsland should see the Gippsland course adviser, contact details below, regarding the 2008 transition program. Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis double degree course allows students to qualify with both the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education - secondary degrees. When students take the Bachelor of Science degree and the Bachelor of Education degree in combination, they are able to complete both courses in four years of full-time study at a normal course load for each year. Course ObjectivesThis double-degree course provides a sound preparation for entry into the teaching profession in areas associated with science education. Graduates of this course are able to register as teachers in a range of science education contexts, including schools, industry and community-based settings. The course design draws on important traditional approaches to teaching and learning, and brings together the latest theory, practice and research. There is an emphasis on ethical reflexive practices and the development of an engaged professional identity. Students develop a wide range of professional knowledge, understanding and skills, and there is a high level of flexibility in the pathways offered for students to link with their discipline-based studies in the sciences. Course structureTo receive the awards of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, a student must successfully complete units totalling 192 points consisting of: a.) Studies in science (96 points). Students must complete a major sequence in a science discipline (48 credit points - normally 12 points at level one, 12 points at level two and 24 points at level three), a minor sequence in a different science discipline (24 credit points - 12 points at level one and 12 points at level two), and two additional science units. Students must also complete:
plus one of:*:
* The unit(s) taken will depend on the student's mathematics background and interests. The statistics units SCI1020 and STA1010 are normally recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Mathematical Methods 3 & 4 (or equivalent). The mathematical methods unit MTH1030 is recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1030 requires VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020. Within the science component of the double degree, students cannot include more than 36 points of level-one science units and no less than 24 points of level-three science units overall. The science studies must be chosen from the approved science units and sequences for the relevant campus of study listed in the `Science areas of study and sequence's section of this handbook. b.) Studies in education (96 points). Students must complete a series of units relating to the theory and practice of education, teaching and curriculum. Fieldwork placements are also included. Candidates intending to qualify as secondary school teachers need to be aware that their major and minor studies in science must satisfy the requirements for the study of two curriculum specialism units in their fourth year and the requirements for employment laid down by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Generally, to qualify for a secondary teaching discipline, a candidate will require a minimum of two years of full academic study in that discipline. There are additional requirements for some disciplines. 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 fieldwork. This fieldwork is a program of field visits to different educational sites and includes structured teaching experience. The fieldwork placement is an integrated part of work in the Bachelor of Education program. Course requirementsFirst year
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FieldworkStudents must complete teaching practice which consists of a minimum of 80 days of satisfactory supervised school experience. Students who are employed in schools must complete a minimum of 40 days of supervised fieldwork in a setting other than the school in which they are employed. Students must be available to undertake fieldwork placements full time. Professional recognitionUpon completion of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education - secondary program of studies, graduates will have a sound preparation for entry into the science and/or education and training professions. Graduates will be eligible for employment as teachers in Victoria. For interstate and overseas positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities. Contact detailsEducation (Clayton): telephone +61 3 9905 2819, or email info@education.monash.edu.au Education (Gippsland): telephone +61 3 9902 6367, email undergraduate.gippsland@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au Science (Clayton): telephone +61 3 9905 4567, email enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Course advisersMs Jennifer Brown (Clayton), Dr Margaret Plunkett (Gippsland transition arrangements) |