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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education - primaryCourse code: 3711 ~ Course abbreviation: BSc/BEd ~ Total credit points required: 192 ~ 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time ~ Managing faculty: Education Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Peninsula/Clayton; Gippsland) Course descriptionThis double degree course allows students to qualify with both the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education - primary 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 the opportunity to focus on science concepts as well as the theory and practice of teaching, and qualifies graduates as primary school teachers in Victoria. Specific learning objectives for the Bachelor of Education include the development of confident and competent teachers well equipped to effectively apply their knowledge and skills to a diverse range of learners and key curriculum areas within schools. Life long learning is encouraged and the ability to be critical, self reflective practitioners who draw upon current research and their own experiences to enhance pedagogy. The science component of the degree allows students to do complete a major and minor sequence in two areas of science. They will develop the necessary skills to critically analyse and communicate scientific ideas and information, and a capacity to apply disciplinary knowledge and critical thinking to define and analyse problems, and develop effective solutions. 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:
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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 and 4 (or equivalent). The mathematical methods units MTH1030 (Clayton) and MAT1085 (Gippsland) are recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1030 requires VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020, while MAT1085 requires MAT1055 (Mathematics 1A). 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 sequences' 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. 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. 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 program. Course requirementsPeninsula/Clayton(All education units undertaken at Peninsula campus except first year units which are undertaken at Clayton campus; all science units undertaken at Clayton campus) First year
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Third year
Fourth year
GippslandFirst year
Second year
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Fourth year
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 recognitionOn completion of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education - primary 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 (Gippsland): telephone +61 3 9902 6367 or email undergraduate.gippsland@education.monash.edu.au. Education (Peninsula): telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email undergraduate.peninsula@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au. Science: telephone +61 3 9905 4567, email enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Course advisersDr Michael Dyson (Gippsland), Dr Beverley Jane (Peninsula) |