2018 COURSE ENROLMENT GUIDE Faculty of Education and Arts Bachelor of Education (Primary) Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield Students commencing 2018 onwards (Information last updated on 23 January 2018) GET STARTED! Click through the links below to information in this Guide STEP 1 Have a look at your Course Map for the structure of your course. This may vary depending on the campus and the year you started the course. Make a note of the core units you need to enrol in for 2018. STEP 2 Make sure you ve read the Course Information. It has links to the Handbook, which contains information on the major, minor and specialisation options available in your course. Be sure you are familiar with the rules and structure of your course. STEP 3 Next up, check the Unit Information for details about elective units offered at your campus this year. Pay particular attention to prerequisite requirements. STEP 4 Head over to the Enrolment page on the ACU website. You ll see step-by-step instructions on how to enrol in units via Student Connect. The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to assist you in the selection of units and to ensure that you are aware of the requirements of your degree, diploma or certificate. Specific information relating to unit content and assessments will be provided by your School. Before you go, did you know? Course Enrolment Guides can change so you should check the website for the latest updates. Additional information from your School, Faculty and the University will be sent to your ACU student email address so make sure you ve got it set up and you check it regularly. All your email communication with University staff must be sent from your ACU student email account.
1. COURSE MAPS Bachelor of Education (Primary) Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield Students who commenced 2018 onwards Semester 1 intake Prof Term 1 Sem1 Sem2 EDFD140 Foundations of Learning (Core Curriculum Program Unit) EDFX140 Socio-cultural Influences on Education/Community Engagement (35 hours) (Core Curriculum Program Unit) EDFX241 Professional Experience 1: Becoming a Teacher (10 days) (Pre: ENGL140 & NMBR140) EDFX242 Professional Experience 2: Building Positive Relationships (15 days) (Pre: EDFX241) EDFD340 Diversity and Inclusive Education Core Curriculum Program Unit EDFX343 Professional Experience 3: Creating Quality Learning Environments (20 days) (Pre: EDFX242) Discipline Extension 1 OR Elective 1 EDAB411 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, Peoples and Education NMBR140 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking COMM140 Digital Communication Technologies YEAR 1: Foundation Year ENGL140 Children s Literature: Worlds of Fiction POLS140 Global Citizens: Civics and Citizenship in a Changing World YEAR 2: School and Curriculum Contexts EDTS240 EDLA241 Technologies Education Literacy Education 1: (Pre: ENGL140) EDAR241 The Arts Education 1: EDAR342 The Arts Education 2 (Pre: EDAR241) EDSS341 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and (Pre: POLS140) EDST241 Science Education 1: (Pre: SCIT140) YEAR 3: Diversity of Learners EDST342 Science Education 2 (Pre: EDST241) EDLA342 Literacy Education 2 (Pre: EDLA241) YEAR 4: Engaging with the Teaching Profession UNCC300 Justice and Change in a Global World (Core Curriculum) (Pre: UNCC100) OR Religious Strand 5: EDRE102 Discipline Extension 2 OR Elective 2 EDFX444 Reflective Pedagogy for Research-informed Teaching and Learning and Professional Experience 4 (Minimum 35 days) 20cp (Pre: LNTE100, LNTE101 & EDFX343) Discipline Minor 1 (See below map more information) UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society (Core Curriculum) EDMA241 Mathematics Education 1: (Pre: NMBR140) EDPH241 Health and Physical Education 1: Curriculum, Pedagogy and EDPH342 Health and Physical Education 2 Curriculum, Pedagogy and (Pre: EDPH241) EDMA342 Mathematics Education 2 (Pre: EDMA241) Discipline Extension 3 OR Elective 3 EDFD452 Transition into the Primary Profession (Pre: EDFX343) * Please only enrol in the multi-mode version of units if specified in the Course Enrolment Guide. SCIT140 Science in Our World Discipline Minor 2 Discipline Minor 3 Discipline Minor 4 Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 2
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Midyear intake EDFX140 Socio-cultural Influences on Education/Community Engagement (35 hours) (Core Curriculum Program Unit) EDFD140 Foundations of Learning (Core Curriculum Program Unit) COMM140 Digital Communication Technologies YEAR 1: Foundation Year POLS140 The Global Citizens: Civics and Citizenship in a Changing World UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society (Core Curriculum) YEAR 2: Foundation Year continued + School and Curriculum Contexts NMBR140 ENGL140 SCIT140 Introduction to Mathematical Children s Literature: Worlds Science in Our World Thinking of Fiction Discipline Extension 1 OR Elective 1 EDFX241 Professional Experience 1: Becoming a Teacher (10 days) (Pre: ENGL140 & NMBR140) EDFX242 Professional Experience 2: Building Positive Relationships (15 days) (Pre: EDFX241) EDFD340 Diversity and Inclusive Education EDAR241 The Arts Education 1: EDST241 Science Education 1: (Pre: SCIT140) EDPH241 Health and Physical Education 1: Curriculum, Pedagogy and YEAR 3: School and Curriculum Contexts continued + Diversity of Learners EDTS240 Technologies Education EDSS341 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, Pedagogy and (Pre: POLS140) EDLA241 Literacy Education 1: (Pre: ENGL140) EDLA342 Literacy Education 2: (Pre: EDLA241) EDMA241 Mathematics Education 1: (Pre: NMBR140) EDMA342 Mathematics Education 2: (Pre: EDMA241) Year 4: Diversity of Learners continued + Engaging with the Teaching Profession EDAR342 The Arts Education 2: (Pre: EDAR241) EDST342 Science Education 2: (Pre: EDST241) EDPH342 Health and Physical Education 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and (Pre: EDPH241) Discipline Minor 2 (See below map more information) Discipline Minor 1 Discipline Minor 4 Discipline Minor 3 Prof Term 1 EDFX343 Professional Experience 3: Creating Quality Learning Environments (20 days) (Pre: EDFX242) Discipline Extension 2 OR Elective 2 EDAB411 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, Peoples and Education YEAR 5: Engaging with the Teaching Profession Discipline Extension 3 Or Elective 3 EDFX444 Reflective Pedagogy for Research-informed Teaching and Learning and Professional Experience 4 (Minimum 35 days) 20cp (Pre: LNTE100, LNTE101 & EDFX343) UNCC300 Justice and Change in a Global World (Core Curriculum) (Pre: UNCC100) OR Religious Strand 5: EDRE102 EDFD452 Transition into the Primary Profession (Pre: EDFX343) * Please only enrol in the multi-mode version of units if specified in the Course Enrolment Guide. Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 3
Discipline Minor Units *Students need to select their Discipline Minor in the first year and enrol in ALL units in the sequence according to the Discipline Minor chosen to complete. The course map will guide when these units need to be studied. Inclusive Education Sequence Unit Code Unit Name CP Semester on offer Mode Discipline Minor 1 IEAC133 Attitudes and Inclusion Discipline Minor 2 IEAC225 Family and Disability (Pre: IEAC113 Attitudes and Inclusion) 10 Semester 1 Semester 2 (midyear intake) 10 Semester 1 (midyear intake) Semester 2 Online Online Online Online Discipline Minor 3 EDIE444 Positive Behaviour Intervention Support Discipline Minor 4 EDIE443 Children and Young People at Risk 10 Semester 1 Online 10 Semester 2 Online Literacy Sequence Unit Code Unit Name CP Semester on offer Mode Discipline Minor 1 ENGL104 Exploring Literature 10 Semester 1 Online Discipline Minor 2 ENGL205 Australian Literature for Children and Young Adults Discipline Minor 3 EDLA346 and Intervention in English Literacy 10 Semester 2 Online 10 Semester 1 Online Discipline Minor 4 EDLA345 TESOL Techniques 10 Semester 2 Online Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 4
Mathematics Sequence Unit Code Unit Name CP Semester on offer Mode Discipline Minor 1 NMBR141 Number Development in Mathematics 10 Semester 1 Online Discipline Minor 2 NMBR142 Geometry and Measurement in Mathematics Discipline Minor 3 EDMA413 Statistics and Probability in Middle School Mathematics Discipline Minor 4 EDMA414 Algebra and Function in Middle School Mathematics 10 Semester 2 Online 10 Semester 1 Online 10 Semester 2 Online Religious Education: Catholic Studies for Accreditation Sequence Unit Code Unit Name CP Semester on offer Mode Discipline Minor 1 THBS100 Introduction to the Bible Discipline Minor 2 THCT100 What Christians Believe Discipline Minor 3 EDRE101 Religious Education 1: Curriculum, Pedagogy and 10 Semester 1 Multi-mode on campuses 10 Semester 2 Multi-mode on campuses 10 Semester 1 Attendance on some campuses or Online Discipline Minor 4 THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (Pre: THBS100, THCT100) 10 Semester 2 Multi-mode on campuses Discipline Minor 5/ Religious Strand 5 EDRE102 Religious Education 2: Curriculum, Pedagogy and 10 Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 5
Religious Strand Options Students can choose from either Catholic or Lutheran units Seeking accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic Schools Preservice teachers seeking employment in Catholic primary schools are expected to be able to teach Religious Education. Students who wish to teach in Catholic schools are advised to ascertain the accreditation requirements of Catholic Education Offices in their respective diocese in order to make an appropriate choice. To meet the varying State and Diocesan requirements, the following set of units of study in Theology and Religious Education is required: EDRE101 Religious Education 1: EDRE102 Religious Education 2: THBS100 Introduction to the Bible THCT100 What Christians Believe THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (prereq THCT100 and THBS100) In ACT, QLD, NSW and VIC, UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society, becomes a sixth unit in the Catholic Studies for Accreditation sequence to qualify graduates to teach in a Catholic Primary school. Students may choose to extend this to a specialist area of 8 units by taking an additional 2 units of Theology as defined in the course rules. Seeking accreditation to teach in Lutheran Schools (Queensland and Victoria) Preservice teachers seeking to gain accreditation to teach in Lutheran schools should enrol in the Lutheran strand offered by Australian Lutheran College through ACU. The four strand units listed below are offered online and as workshop intensive modes. Students are granted automatic credit for these units within their ACU degree. Please contact Australian Lutheran College for details (set@alc.edu.au) BS1003L Exploring the Bible CT1002L The Christian Faith DE3012L The Practice of Lutheran Education DE2007L Principles and Context of Lutheran Schooling STUDY MODES Attendance: Unit delivered primarily via face-to-face or video conference attendance, at an ACU campus or another location. Multi-mode: Unit delivered via a combination of online content and a compulsory attendance component (including examinations, practicums, residentials, etc.) Online: Unit delivered fully online (including assessments). PREREQUISITES: A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all prerequisites prior to enrolling in a unit. Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 6
2. COURSE & UNIT INFORMATION If you have already studied at university level or have significant relevant work experience, you can apply for credit towards your ACU course. Credited units replace units you would otherwise study, so you can finish your course earlier. You can apply for credit towards your ACU course by completing an Application for Credit / Recognition of Prior Learning form. The form should be submitted no later than the third week of February for Semester 1 intake and the third week of July for semester 2 intake. This is to allow for changes to be made to your enrolments before the census date. The census date is the last day you can make changes to your student enrolment before you become committed to your fees. Professional experience units require continuous full-time engagement regardless of the enrolled study mode. Students complete all placements as described, either as individual days or in a sustained block. The culminating experience will include at least 25 days of continuous time in education settings. Course Structure The ACU Handbook 1 provides detailed information about each ACU course, including minimum duration, requirements for completion, exit points, any available majors/minors/specialisations, Core Curriculum units and descriptions of units. Please follow the links below to view the rules for your course: Course Title Bachelor of Education (Primary Course Rules Handbook Link https://handbook.acu.edu.au/1290992 2018 Unit Selection Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change and not all units are on offer at all times. Students must refer to their course map first, and then check the relevant offering list/s below for 2018 unit availability prior to enrolling. Students can enrol in any offered mode of a unit (Attendance or Online), regardless of how or where they are enrolled in their course. Note: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units. The Faculty of Education and Arts reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers. Students progression will not be compromised and they will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit. 1 http://www.acu.edu.au/452097 Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 7
Bachelor of Education (Primary) PLEASE NOTE: Graduate level units (500-code) for example Religious Education units if taken concurrently with the undergraduate program, must be approved by the National Course Coordinator. As these units are not part of the course requirements, they must be studied on a Non-Award fee-paying basis under a different ACU student ID. As a Non-Award unit, the fee must be paid upfront and cannot be deferred. Students wishing to complete the graduate level (500-code) units concurrently with their Bachelor degree studies must apply online via the Postgraduate Individual Unit application. If the graduate level units (500-code) are studied after completion of the Bachelor degree, these units will also be full fee-paying, either as Non-Award units or under the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (fee payment may be deferred for the Graduate Certificate). An application should be submitted online for a Postgraduate Individual Unit or the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education. Note for NSW students who did not meet the 3 Band 5 Requirements on entry to the course This course is structured to allow students to meet the 3 Band 5 requirements in the first year of the course. Students must pass all units in the first year before progressing to the second year. LANTITE Successful achievement of approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy (LANTITE) is a requirement for teacher accreditation or registration in Australia and is also one of the requirements for course completion at ACU. This is also a prerequisite for the last professional experience unit. Visit the FEA website for more information: http://www.acu.edu.au/866560. Notification of LANTITE registration and testing information is regularly sent to your ACU email. Working with Children and Police Checks Those students participating in the Professional Experience Program (PEP) must obtain background checks as required by Federal and State/Territory laws. Please refer to your Faculty s Professional and Community Experience webpage for requirements in your local State or Territory. The Professional Experience Office will provide further information about the PEP prior to students commencing the program. Supervised professional experience is at the heart of all our Initial Teacher Education courses and the Faculty will find appropriate placements to suit the needs of your course. Placements will usually be arranged for the scheduled placement period in the professional experience calendar, although this may not always be possible. Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 8
3. GETTING ADVICE Course Advice Course Coordinators and/or s are available to assist you with course advice. Students should in the first instance contact the on their campus. If required, your query will be referred to a or the National Course Coordinator. Please email your enquiry or request to make an appointment. National Primary Graduate Course Coordinator National Primary Graduate Professional Experience Coordinator Ballarat Campus Brisbane Campus Canberra Campus Melbourne Campus North Sydney Campus Strathfield Campus Dr Joanne Harris TBA Linda Parish FEA.EdCoursesVICBallarat@acu.edu.au FEA.PlacementsBallarat@acu.edu.au Carmel Turner FEA.EdCoursesQLD@acu.edu.au FEA.PlacementsQLD@acu.edu.au Dr Jann Carroll FEA.EDCoursesACT@acu.edu.au FEA.NSEdPCECanberra@acu.edu.au Dr Liz Dowling (First Year) Dr Dianne Cullen (Second Year) Dr Renata Cinelli (Third and Fourth Year) FEA.EdCoursesVICMelb@acu.edu.au FEA.PlacementsPrimaryMelb@acu.edu.au Dr Natasha Wardman FEA.EdCoursesNSW@acu.edu.au FEA.PlacementsPrimaryNSW@acu.edu.au TBA (First Year) Dr Stephan du Toit (Second and Third Year) Mr David Lee (Fourth Year) FEA.EdCoursesNSW@acu.edu.au FEA.PlacementsPrimaryNSW@acu.edu.au General Advice All queries not specifically related to your course, such as admissions, enrolment, fees, scholarships, exams, timetabling and graduations should be directed to ASK ACU 2. The Administration & Enrolment 3 webpage also has useful information to help you in managing your studies (log in required). 2 https://acu.service-now.com/kb/ Information last updated on 23 January 2018 Page 9
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