Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Education

www.education.monash.edu

Early Childhood

Primary

Secondary

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The Faculty of Education has a great reputation for providing high quality teach-ing, with experienced staff and specialised facilities across three Victorian campuses and also at international locations, making sure you’ll be ready for a successful career or further study when you graduate. An education degree means more than just teaching as a career path. Qualified educators set themselves up for a range of opportunities in training organisations, workplaces, community programs, government organisations and more. An education degree also offers you opportunities to explore employment overseas.

Monash gives you a wide range of choices if you want to enter the teaching profession, or use your education qualification to further your career outside the classroom.

A Bachelor of Education prepares you for: • A teaching career in early childhood,

primary*, secondary* or adult education Combined with another degree you can: • Pursue careers related to the area

of study in your second degree, for example, journalism, science, accounting or sport and outdoor recreation.

* Following registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) graduates are eligible to teach in Victorian schools. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities. For further information check www.vit.vic.edu.au.

You never stop

learning

Completing your bachelors degree may just be the beginning of your university journey. You can make it the foundation of a commitment to higher learning that will add to your understanding, qualifications and expertise.

Once you complete your undergraduate degree, you can look to progress into honours, masters, and ultimately, doctoral level programs. The Honours Degree in the Bachelor of Education is an opportunity to extend your study for an extra year and build on your skills in research. It adds value to your degree and fast tracks you for more advanced research programs, such as a PhD. Postgraduate coursework courses are structured like your undergraduate degree; you complete units each semester and achieve your qualification accordingly. These programs enable you to challenge and refine your role in areas of education

and curriculum, leadership of schools or organisations, or even make a move into counselling or psychology. For

prerequisites for all postgraduate studies check www.education.monash.edu/ students/prospective

“Kambrya College has had the pleasure of supervising several Monash students over the last few years in a wide variety of teaching methods. Observing students at the college; the way they interact with students, plan and deliver lessons and use feedback effectively, provides the college with a good indication of the student’s potential. We become aware of students that will potentially be an asset to the college, and since our college is growing, there is always a need for new teachers who share our vision – almost half our graduate teaching staff are from Monash, many identified through the placement program.”

Naidu Nalini

Assistant Principal, Kambrya College, Berwick

Make a life-changing decision

When you become an educator, you become a manager, instructor,

counsellor, carer and more. It’s challenging, no question. It’s also one of

the most rewarding careers you can choose, a chance to engage with and

nurture others. When you can see students grow and develop, where their

lives transform under your tuition, you know you’ve done your job.

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Course features

Single degrees

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and the Bachelor of Primary Education are well established and highly regarded teaching qualifications. Each course is taught over four years, providing an excellent foundation and sound preparation for working in the early childhood and/or primary education environments. They enable students to develop their skills and knowledge to a high level. Graduates from these programs develop a strong philosophy of education with extensive experience gained through a range of practical placements.

Double degrees

Double degree students have the opportunity to combine courses in arts, business and commerce, music, science, visual arts, and sport and outdoor recreation with a teaching qualification in primary or secondary education. A double degree gives students a broader discipline base by offering a wider choice of areas to specialise in. The courses are taught in partnership with the faculties of Art and Design, Arts, Business and Economics,

and Science, and you’ll study subjects from both degrees at once. Usually, the education studies start at 25 per cent of your subjects in the first year, and increase to 100 per cent in the final year. Studies in the non-education degree decrease accordingly over the four years, and are generally completed before students enter their final year as extended periods of teaching practice in schools are

undertaken. Students who want to study secondary education should make sure they qualify for two curriculum specialisms prior to the final year. For information on curriculum specialism prerequisites please visit: www.education.monash.edu/units

Secondary curriculum

specialisms

Secondary curriculum specialisms, including those offered off-campus are: accounting, biology, business

management, chemistry, drama, economics, English, English as a second language, geography, health, history, information technology, Jewish studies, legal studies, LOTE (Languages other than English), LOTE (double specialism),

mathematics, music, music (double specialism), outdoor education, physical education, physics, psychology, science, social education, visual arts and visual arts (double specialism). N.B. These specialisms are current at the time of going to print but may change over time.

Professional

placements

A program of supervised teaching placements is undertaken as part of all initial teacher education degrees. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum number of days of supervised teaching practice over the duration of their course. This number will vary depending on your course. For example single degree primary and all double degree students will undertake 80 days of placement where as Early Childhood Education students will engage in a minimum of 135 days. First-year students generally complete 5 to 10 days each semester increasing to 15 to 25 days per semester in the final year. For more information check www.education. monash.edu/placements

Double degree course structure

This is a general outline of the education and non-education units you are likely to study in a typical double degree. It should be used

as a guide only, as individual courses have different requirements. Check the Education faculty website at www.education.monash.edu.au

for more detailed course information.

Year level Education practicum First year Second year Third year Fourth year 10 days 10-20 days 10-25 days 30-50 days Education degree Education degree Education degree Education degree Other degree Other degree Other degree

The prerequisite and special requirements information in the following pages is appropriate to students studying the VCE in Victoria. Other applicants can use this as a guide. For International students not studying VCE in Victoria, please check the following website for equivalences: www.monash.edu/study/international/courses/

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Duration: Four years full-time Location: Peninsula

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English IB prerequisites: English and

mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level

Non-Year 12 requirements: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units, relevant work experience and community involvement. Alternative pathway: Students can enter the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education by first completing the Diploma of Tertiary Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts. For more information on this course, visit

www.arts.monash.edu/humcass/ugrad/ dots.php

If you have a strong interest in working with children in early childhood settings and primary schools, the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a great option. It provides a recognised teaching

qualification, allowing you to teach in primary schools and other early childhood settings. The course covers the essential learning to teach children from to develop their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social capacities, literacy and numeracy skills, in the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the humanities and information and communications technologies. Along with a solid theoretical base, you will gain important practical experience teaching in a variety of early childhood settings including kindergartens, childcare centres and primary schools. The faculty will help organise these placements, and there are even some opportunities to undertake professional placements overseas.

These placements occur throughout the course, with the amount of time devoted to placements increasing as the course progresses along with your confidence and knowledge. As a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education student you will gain skills and knowledge including: • A deep understanding of child

development, teaching and learning theories for children from birth to 12 years;

• An understanding of early childhood and primary school curriculum development and implementation, across a range of learning areas; • An ability to reflect on contemporary

issues in education, family studies and research;

• An appreciation of the diversity of backgrounds and situations of children and families you will encounter during your career as an early childhood educator.

This course is designed to fully prepare you for a successful career in a range of early childhood educational settings, with all the necessary skills and knowledge that

you will need to work in this fulfilling and challenging field.

An alternative pathway to be considered for people currently working within the early childhood field is the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies. Further information about this course can be found at www.edu.monash.edu

Career options: Students of this course specialise in the education of children from birth to 12 years. Following registration with VIT graduates will be eligible for registration and employment as primary school teachers in Victoria.

Graduates will also be recognised by Early Childhood Australia as qualified for appointment as pre-school teachers, childcare professionals and within other children’s services and specialist early childhood settings in Victoria.

Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities. For further information visit www.vit.vic. edu.au or www.earlychildhoodaustralia. org.au

Bachelor of Early

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Duration: Four years full-time Location: Gippsland, Peninsula VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. IB prerequisites: Consult faculty Non-Year 12 requirements: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units, relevant work experience and community involvement. Alternative pathway: Students can enter the Bachelor of Primary Education by first completing the Diploma of Tertiary Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts. For more information on this course, visit www.arts. monash.edu/humcass/ugrad/dots.php

The Bachelor of Primary Education is a specialised course designed to fully prepare you for a successful career as a teacher in primary schools. It provides graduates with a comprehensive

background in primary education, making it an excellent option for students who are interested in working as primary school teachers. The course covers the essential learning to teach children develop their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social capacities, literacy and numeracy skills, in the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the humanities and information and communications technologies.

The course will immerse you in teaching and learning theories for primary school aged children, primary school curriculum development and implementation across a range of learning areas, and give you the ability to critically reflect on contemporary issues in education. You will also gain important practical experience teaching

in a variety of settings, which may include some overseas locations, in a series of practical placements that occur throughout the four year duration of the course.

The faculty provides assistance in organising placements, where you will receive vital teaching experience and learn to integrate theory with the practical aspects of teaching. The duration of placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence increase.

Career options: Following registration with VIT graduates are eligible to teach children aged 5-12 years in Victorian schools. Gippsland students are also able to complete the middle school option which will prepare them for teaching Years 7-10 in addition to the primary years. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities. For further information check www.vit.vic. edu.au. .

Bachelor of

Primary Education

Student profile

Daniel Turner

Graduate, Bachelor

of Primary Education

When local resident Daniel Turner was considering his study options he didn’t need to stray far from home: “Depending on a student’s individual requirements, regional campuses such as Monash’s Gippsland campus offer more personalised contact and experience during lectures, tutorials, and with lecturers. Monash Gippsland has provided me with ample

information, services, and flexibility to meet my needs during study.”

Middle school option

(Gippsland campus)

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Primary Education at Gippsland have the option of completing a middle school option which will prepare them for teaching in Years 7-10 in addition to preparing them to become primary school teachers. Students who take this option will complete four units from the secondary course and complete 25 days of their 80 days professional placement in a secondary school setting.

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Duration: Primary – Four years full-time, eight years part-time

Secondary – This course is equivalent to 4.25 years of full time study but is completed in four calendar years, eight calendar years part-time

Location: Primary – Gippsland,

Peninsula/Clayton (First year – Education and Arts units taken at Clayton; Second/ Third year – Education units taken at Peninsula, Arts units taken at Clayton; Fourth year – all final year units taken at Peninsula)

Secondary – Clayton

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. IB prerequisites: English and

mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Non-Year 12 requirements: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units, relevant work experience and community involvement.

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education double degree is a popular option for students who are interested in a teaching career, as well as broadening their knowledge and expertise by taking on some of the many Arts disciplines available. Double degrees are popular because they increase your career options, and deepen your understanding of the areas you intend to teach in schools. An Arts/Education double degree is one of the most flexible degrees offered by the faculty. With a huge variety of Arts disciplines to choose from, there is always something interesting and relevant to study. Education studies can be taken in primary or secondary streams. Each stream provides a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and practical experiences in schools and other appropriate settings. Whether you choose primary or secondary education, you will undertake supervised teaching

placements in schools or other

appropriate settings, including the option of some overseas settings. The faculty facilitates these placements, which give you vital teaching experience and draws the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching. Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of

placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. By the end of the practical placements, you’ll have had plenty of experience teaching in front of a class, ready to start your career as a teacher.

Students also select a variety of units from a wide range of Arts major and minor sequences. Arts units offered include: anthropology, archaeology, Asian studies, Australian Indigenous studies, behavioural studies, Chinese, comparative literature/ cultural studies, comparative cultures, drama and theatre studies, English literature, French studies, geography and environmental science, German, history, Italian studies, Japanese, Jewish

civilisation and Hebrew, linguistics, music, politics, performance studies, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

Unit choice in Arts depends on the Faculty of Arts offerings at each campus, so check that the units you want to study are offered on the campus you’ll be studying at.

Primary education

stream

The primary education stream is offered at either Gippsland or Peninsula campuses. When undertaking the double degree at Peninsula, the primary education units will be studied at both Peninsula and Clayton campuses during the four years (refer to Location explanation), whilst the Arts units will be undertaken at Clayton. The primary stream is designed to give graduates the skills and knowledge to seek employment in a range of professions leading from the arts, and in education as a primary teacher. You’ll complete an Arts major (three years) and Arts minor (two years) as well as primary education core units and

practical teaching experience in primary education. Core primary education units focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting covering the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the humanities and information and communications technologies.

Secondary education

stream

The secondary education stream is offered on the Clayton campus. The secondary stream has a focus on adolescent learning and the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, education and its relationship to society and planning implementation and evaluation of the school curriculum. You’ll undertake a major (three years) and minor (two years) sequence in Arts that qualifies you for two curriculum specialisms. The secondary stream prepares students for teaching in secondary schools in disciplines related to their specialisms, as well as the wide range of career options associated with studies in arts. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Career options: Following registration with VIT, graduates will be qualified to teach in Victorian primary or secondary state and independent schools and related teaching services. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities.

Other career options may include

publishing, editing, writing, public relations, marketing, advertising, business research and analysis, management consulting, international trade, human resources, training and development, management and administration, diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics, urban and environmental research and planning, social and community services, counselling, social welfare, social research, tourism, hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries, performing arts (music), library services, museum and gallery administration.

Bachelor of Arts/

Bachelor of Education

(Primary or Secondary)

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Bachelor of Business and

Commerce/Bachelor of

Education (Primary)

Location: Gippsland

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or

mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. IB prerequisites: English and

The Business and Commerce/Education double degree will give you the skills and acumen for careers in primary teaching or business and commerce. You’ll take studies in business and commerce and education at the same time, and graduate with a broad qualification and plenty of job options. The business and commerce degree provides a solid foundation in business studies, along with the flexibility

to enable you to specialise in one or more areas. You’ll study core units in

introductory accounting, introductory microeconomics, business statistics, business law, managing people and organisations, and marketing.

You will also complete a major (eight units) and minor (four units) sequence in business disciplines, plus units from the Bachelor of Education. The education units provide a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and practical

experiences in schools and other appropriate settings. You will undertake supervised teaching placements in schools or other appropriate settings, including options in some overseas settings. The faculty facilitates your professional placements, and these placements give you vital teaching experience as well as connecting the theoretical components of your studies with the practical aspects of teaching. Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. By the end of the practical placements, you’ll be experienced in

teaching in front of a class, and ready to start your teaching career.

Core primary units focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting covering the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the humanities and information and communications

technologies. This double degree enables graduates to work as primary school teachers and in a range of professional roles in business, industry, the public sector and international organisations depending on their specialisation.

Career options: Following registration with VIT, graduates will be qualified to teach in Victorian state and independent schools and related teaching services. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities. Other career options may include business related fields such as commerce,

accounting, finance, economics, econometrics and business statistics, management and marketing.

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Bachelor of Commerce/

Bachelor of Education

(Secondary)

Duration: Secondary – This course is equivalent to 4.25 years of full time study but is completed in four calendar years, eight calendar years part-time

Location: Clayton

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics. IB prerequisites: English and one of mathematical methods or specialist mathematics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

A Commerce/Education double degree is perfect for students looking for a career teaching business and commerce-related

subjects in secondary schools, and who also want the option of a professional career in business. You’ll get to develop skills closely related to your future career in business, management or professional teaching. In your commerce degree you will study core business units to give you a solid framework for your business career, as well as a major (eight units) and a minor (four units) sequence chosen from fields including economics, accounting and management. Depending on the units chosen, you may also be able to satisfy the requirements for membership of professional associations.

The education degree is studied together with the commerce degree and is designed to give you a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. The course includes supervised teaching placements in schools or other appropriate settings, including an option of some overseas settings. These placements will give you

vital teaching experience and draw the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching. Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of

placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence increase. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Career options: Following registration with VIT, graduates will be qualified to teach in Victorian state and independent schools and related teaching services. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities. Other career options may include business related fields such as commerce, careers in accounting, finance, economics, econometrics and business statistics, management and marketing.

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Bachelor of Music/

Bachelor of Education

(Primary or Secondary)

Duration: Primary – This course is equivalent to 4.25 years of full time study but is completed in four calendar years, eight calendar years part-time

Location: Primary – Peninsula/Clayton (First year – Education and Music units taken at Clayton; Second/Third year – Education units taken at Peninsula, Music units taken at Clayton; Fourth year – all final year units taken at Peninsula) Secondary – Clayton

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Normally, a standard of at least Grade 7 Australian Music Education Board, or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required. IB prerequisites: English and

mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Normally, a standard of at least Grade 7 AMEB, or Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (Performance), or Trinity College London or equivalent is also required.

Additional requirements: Normally a standard of at least Grade 7 Australian Music Education Board, Associated Board of the Royal School of Music

(Performance), Trinity College London or equivalent is required.

All applicants must arrange an audition, application forms are available to download at www.arts.monash.edu/ music/enrolling.html or by calling 9905 3231. Auditions will be held between 19 November and 14 December 2009. An audition fee of $50.00 (incl GST) applies. Non-Year 12 requirements: Applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics

prerequisite units, relevant work experience and community involvement.

The Music/Education double degree is great for people with a passion for music, who want to share their passion with students in primary or secondary schools. By combining studies of music with the theory and practice of teaching, you will qualify as a music professional and as a primary or secondary school teacher. In your music studies you’ll get to study music from practical, theoretical, critical, historical and contextual points of view. You’ll develop your skills in musical performance and musicology; effective communication; analysing and interpreting music for performance and conducting; and you’ll learn how to think independently about the issues surrounding music performance and promotion in the community. You will complete two major sequences in music, one in performance, and one chosen from musicology, composition or ethnomusicology. The education studies will give you a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. If you study primary education, you’ll focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting, covering the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the

humanities and information and

communications technologies. Secondary education studies include adolescent learning, curriculum development, assessment, language and literacy and your curriculum specialisms. You will gain an understanding of the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, and the relationship between education and society. Both the primary and secondary streams include supervised teaching placements in schools or other appropriate settings, including the option of some overseas settings. These placements will give you vital teaching experience and draw the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching.

Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 (Primary) or 4.5 (Secondary) years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Other career outcomes may include a range of performing arts based options such as music educator, musician and performing artist.

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Bachelor of Science/

Bachelor of Education

(Primary or Secondary)

Location: Primary – Gippsland,

Peninsula/Clayton (First year – Education and Science units taken at Clayton; Second/Third year – Education units taken at Peninsula, Science units taken at Clayton; Fourth year – all final year units taken at Peninsula)

Secondary – Clayton

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

IB prerequisites: English and

Whether it is living systems, the

environment, or new technologies, science provides the framework for exploration and discovery, and science education is one of the most important factors in continuing this development. A science/ education double degree is a fantastic option for people with an interest in science and a desire to share scientific knowledge with others. Plus, it gives you the choice of a career in science or a career in science education.

As part of your science studies, you’ll learn about the origins and methods of scientific inquiry, and receive an introduction to some of the key areas in science. In your second and third years you’ll choose a major (eight units) and a minor (four units) sequence chosen from one of the many available science disciplines, and specialise in these areas. At the Clayton campus the choices include astronomy

and astrophysics; chemistry; physics; biology; psychology; atmospheric science; earth sciences; geography and

environmental science; computer science and mathematics.

The education studies will give you a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. If you study primary education, you’ll focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting, covering the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the

communications technologies. Secondary education studies include adolescent learning, curriculum development, assessment, language and literacy and methods and practice of teaching. You will gain an understanding of the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, and the relationship between education and society. Both the primary and secondary streams include supervised teaching placements in schools or other

appropriate settings, including the option of some overseas settings. These placements will give you vital teaching experience and draw the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching. Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Career options: Following registration with VIT, graduates will be qualified to teach in Victorian primary or secondary state and independent schools and related teaching services. They will be specifically qualified as secondary school teachers of chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, general science, mathematics or geography. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities.

Other outcomes may include a range of science based options such as careers in the physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences and mathematical sciences.

Student profile

Rachel Berry

Current student, Bachelor

of Science/Bachelor of

Education (Secondary)

As a second year student,Rachel Berry is just beginning to find her niche in tertiary study. While she still has two more years of full time undergraduate study ahead of her, Rachel has already begun to consider the option of postgraduate study, perhaps in science. Rachel says she initially found it a challenge to organise her workload, but over the past year and a half of study has developed the study skills and time management skills required to succeed at her course.

“It’s been challenging getting all my work done which is more often than not my own doing, rather than a really heavy course load.” “I have grown to learn how to manage my course load and placements, which are the highlight of the course”

“My placement experience was the main highlight of the first year. I was placed in a primary school with a grade 3/4 class and the kids in the class were fantastic and so sweet – I really miss them! So I think after graduating I will most likely go straight into teaching.”

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Bachelor of Sport

and Outdoor

Recreation/Bachelor

of Education (Primary

or Secondary)

Location: Primary – Peninsula Secondary – Peninsula/Clayton (SOR units taken at Peninsula, secondary education units taken at Clayton) VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. IB prerequisites: English and

Non-Year 12 requirements: Applicants must complete and submit the on-line Monash University Supplementary Information Form (www.adm.monash. edu/admissions/VTAC) by 30 September 2009. Applicants must indicate they have listed this course as a VTAC preference

and complete the required questions. Additionally applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units

Alternative pathway: Students can enter the Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation/Bachelor of Education by first completing the Diploma of Tertiary Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts. For more information on this course, visit www.arts. monash.edu/humcass/ugrad/dots.php

Combine a love of sport and outdoor recreation with the rewards of a career as an educator. When you finish this degree you’ll be qualified to teach either physical education and outdoor education, or physical education or outdoor education plus another discipline in schools. Of course, you’ll also be able to work in a range of positions in the sport and outdoor recreation industries. The sport and outdoor recreation program is designed to give you a deep understanding of the relationships between movement, recreation, health

Student profile

Alyx Burges

Current student, Bachelor

of Sport and Outdoor

Recreation/Bachelor of

Education (Secondary)

As she completes the final year in her double degree, Alyx Burges can look back at the aspects of her course that she has really enjoyed, like “getting out into the real world and experiencing the ups (and downs) of teaching. Placement is a great chance to get your hands dirty and tackle the big issues such as inequality in the classroom, curriculum structures and even bullying in schoolyards. Without placement, the course just wouldn’t make sense; experience is the greatest education of all.”

Completing studies across a range of campuses has added variety, too. “They’re all unique” says Alyx. “Gippsland is quiet and has a great community feel, Peninsula is funky and fresh and Clayton campus is so big!”

An accomplished athlete, Alyx has always understood the relationship between hard work and rewards. “As a mature age student it’s been hard to find the right balance between uni, work and my own sporting ventures, but once you achieve the balance its definitely worth the trouble.”

So what next for Alyx? “I’d like to teach children all over the world the joys of physical education and movement” she says. After graduation, Alyx hopes to use the portability of an education degree to travel to South America, Asia or the United Kingdom in search of a teaching position.

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and wellbeing, physical education, leadership and the environment through a combination of class-work and practical components. Both the classroom and fieldwork experiences take advantage of the great sporting and outdoor facilities available on or near the Peninsula campus. Fieldwork experiences include wilderness expeditions, sea kayaking, and coastal activities such as snorkeling.

Professional placements are conducted in community physical activity and wellness, camp planning and sport education. The education studies give you a comprehensive knowledge of education theory and practice combined with practical teaching experience to ensure you graduate as a confident and competent educator. You’ll choose one of three streams – primary; secondary (physical education and outdoor education); or secondary (physical education and other discipline/outdoor education and other discipline). In primary education, you’ll focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting,

covering all the key learning areas including arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education, science, sustainability and wellbeing, and

technology. Secondary education studies include adolescent learning, curriculum development, assessment, language and literacy, and you will qualify for two teaching specialisms.

The physical education and outdoor education stream qualifies you to teach physical education and outdoor education at all levels of secondary schooling. If you choose the multidisciplinary stream your specialisms will be either physical education and one other discipline or outdoor education and one other discipline such as biology, accounting, chemistry, computing/IT, economics, history, maths, psychology If you’re interested in the secondary option you should check the faculty website for information on the prerequisites required for each teaching specialism.

Both primary and secondary streams include supervised teaching placements, giving you vital teaching experience and drawing the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching. The duration of placements varies as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Career options: Following registration with VIT, graduates will be qualified as primary or secondary teachers with specialist qualifications in physical education and outdoor education. Alternative secondary teaching methods are also available. Graduates wishing to teach interstate or overseas are advised to check registration requirements with local authorities.

Non-teaching careers include sports management, outdoor recreation, sports training and development, recreation and leisure, commercial recreation or tourism.

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Location: Primary – Gippsland, Peninsula/ Clayton/Caulfield (First year – Education units taken at Clayton, Visual Arts units taken at Caulfield; Second/Third year – Education units taken at Peninsula, Visual Arts units taken at Caulfield; Fourth year – all final year units taken at Peninsula) Secondary – Clayton/Caulfield (Education units taken at Clayton, Visual Arts units taken at Caulfield)

VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units of general mathematics or

mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in one of art or studio arts.

IB prerequisites: English and

mathematics (any) at a minimum of grade four at standard level. Art/Design at a minimum grade of five (standard level) or four (higher level).

Non-Year 12 requirements: Peninsula (Primary) and Clayton (Secondary): Applicants must request an application kit online (www.artdes. monash.edu/study/apply/kit.html) by 25 September 2009. Applicants can also collect the kit at Open Day. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Applicants must complete and submit the kit by 9 October 2009.

Applicants must also complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units, relevant work experience and community involvement.

In addition, for interview and folio presentations, details will be provided by mail by 9 November 2009. Applicants must attend an interview with folio in November and must also present certified copies of academic records. Acknowledgement letters will be sent to applicants by 14

December 2009.

Peninsula applicants: Optional information session: 6 pm, 7 September 2009, Room A4.16, Building A, Peninsula campus, McMahons Rd, Frankston VIC 3199. Gippsland (Primary): Applicants must also complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units, relevant work

experience and community involvement. In addition, for interview and folio

presentations, applicants must telephone (03) 5122 6261 or (03) 9902 6261 by 25 September 2009 to arrange an interview. Details will be provided by mail by 9 November 2009. Applicants must attend an interview and folio presentation in November and must present certified copies of academic records.

Acknowledgement letters will be sent to applicants by 14 December 2009.

The Visual Arts/Education double degree is perfect for people who want to develop their artistic skills in one or more visual media, are looking towards a career in the arts, or want to share their passion and creativity with others by taking up a career in visual arts education. You’ll complete a major (eight units) and a minor (four units) sequence in visual arts, combined with your studies in primary or secondary education. Visual arts studies can be taken in painting, sculpture, printmedia,

photomedia, tapestry, ceramics, glass, metals and jewellery, theory of art and design, and visual arts studio. You will develop your skills and creativity as you progress through the course, learning from active practitioners in visual art. Your education studies will give you a comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, curriculum studies and teaching practice. If you study primary education, you’ll focus on teaching and children’s learning in a social setting, covering the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education; science, the

communications technologies. Secondary education studies include adolescent

learning, curriculum development, assessment, language and literacy and curriculum specialism units based on your studies in visual arts, which can give you a double specialism in visual arts. You’ll gain an understanding of the nature of

education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, and the relationship between education and society. Both the primary and secondary streams include supervised teaching placements in schools or other appropriate settings, including the option of some overseas settings. These placements will give you vital teaching experience and draw the theoretical components of your studies together with the practical aspects of teaching. Placements occur throughout the course, and the duration of placements vary as the course progresses, increasing as your skills, knowledge and confidence improve. The course load, and the course fees, are equivalent to 4.25 years of study, however you’ll complete the course in four calendar years.

Professional opportunities are also available in painting, sculpture, print media, metals and jewellery, tapestry, photo media, ceramics and glass.

Bachelor of Visual Arts/

Bachelor of Education

(Primary or Secondary)

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Why study at Monash

It’s over 50 years since Monash University was created. In this time, Monash University has become one of Australia’s higher education flagships, an institution that gets attention the world over for the value of its research, and the calibre of its graduates. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s the belief that Monash University’s best is always yet to come: the next discovery, the next graduation, the next group of new and eager students. The future drives Monash, so what better university to drive your future?

The Faculty of Education enjoys an enviable reputation in Australia’s education

community. During the course of your studies, you will benefit from our knowledgeable and well-regarded academics, learning alongside the

country’s leading researchers in fields such as early childhood. You will be exposed to a wealth of opportunities to explore real-life situations through professional placements in locations as diverse as the Cook Islands, Singapore, South Africa and South Korea. You can travel to a remote Indigenous community to discover what we can do about education in the outback. And you can take advantage of the excellent relationships we’ve forged with a wide ranges of employers, such as schools, enhancing your career prospects.

Three distinct

destinations

Your university experience should be involving and inspiring. The Faculty of Education is situated across three diverse and stimulating campuses. Clayton campus is Monash University’s largest campus, and it shows in the rich collegiate atmosphere. It’s busy at every turn, from the buzz of the cafés to the studied concentration of the libraries. The Faculty of Education operates a well equipped Teaching/Technology Learning Centre (TLC) which manages a large range of resources, including: group workspace/ study space; media workshop – physical materials; access to the Theses collection; access to AV equipment; access to the Teaching Materials collection held in the

centre; workshops and training; as well as services such as laminating, binding, printing and more. Additionally, the Matheson library at Clayton also carries an extensive range of education material. You can travel to Clayton campus on a zone 1 ticket from the city, cycle along the nearby Scotchman’s Creek trail, or take advantage of the Monash freeway. For more information about Clayton campus, visit: www.education.monash.edu/about/ visitors/campuses.html#clayton

With its coastal location, the Peninsula campus puts you in a relaxed frame of mind. The faculty has both a fully equipped sports lab and a state of the art child care centre with observation facilities for learning and research. Peninsula campus can be accessed by Frankston railway station with the free university-run shuttle bus delivering you directly to and from the campus. Alternatively the Mornington Peninsula freeway and the Eastlink tollway make it a smooth journey. Great cycling amenities make this a perfect way to get to uni. Many students choose to live on or nearby campus and soak up the bayside and Mornington Peninsula attractions. For more information about Peninsula campus, visit:

www.education.monash.edu/about/ visitors/campuses.html#peninsula

Gippsland’s fertile valleys are home to more than stunning national parks. Monash University’s Gippsland campus is situated near the heart of Gippsland, around 140 kilometres east of Melbourne, and this quiet setting is perfect for immersing yourself in scholarly commitments. The region offers a diverse range of natural attractions including snowfields, beaches, forests and rivers. A strong sense of community and environmental awareness mark Gippsland campus as a spiritually enriching

destination. For more information about Gippsland campus, visit: www.education. monash.edu/about/visitors/campuses. html#gippsland

For information on other Monash University campuses, visit: www.monash.edu/ campuses/

Outstanding teaching

staff and research

Research is important and relevant to everyone at Monash; it drives the

knowledge that informs our practice. We’re proud to say that our faculty has an outstanding reputation in the education community for its leading approach to the discussion of and teaching about educational issues. With the work of staff and research students published in local and international journals, you know that our staff are shaping education theory. Research-led teaching will help you become the best educator possible.

Learn locally

Educate globally

Do you want to work and study around the world? Monash University recognises the importance of an education that is relevant globally. Supporting this concept, the Monash Passport is an education system that offers a broad menu of opportunities to students. The Passport combines degree programs with international exchanges, leadership programs, work training programs and volunteer and research opportunities as a grounding for

outstanding careers. For further information about the Monash Passport please see

www.monash.edu.au/education/ passport/

As Australia’s most international university, the opportunity to obtain a global study experience is made easier. The university teaches on four continents and has more than 115 partner universities in 25 countries and encourages and supports students to consider the life-changing experience of studying abroad as part of their course. The Faculty of Education has an array of students from many different countries and cultural backgrounds. This diversity helps to create a stimulating and vibrant educational community, one that looks outward to engage with the best the world has to offer. An education qualification will prepare you for a career that can take you just about anywhere.

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Study Abroad

Monash University actively encourages students to participate in an overseas study program – an ethos actively supported by the Faculty of Education. This allows students to incorporate a semester (or two) of study at an overseas university as part of their academic program. Monash University has established exchange agreements with over 120 universities in over 29 countries around the world. The Monash Abroad Office is dedicated to helping students arrange their overseas study, and will assist you in selecting an appropriate program, organising approved credit transfers and enrolling overseas. Monash also has off shore campuses in Malaysia and South Africa, and study centres in Italy and the UK, where students may also undertake study abroad programs. To check eligibility for your course and for more information visit www.monash.edu/ international/studyabroad

Indigenous insight

The Faculty of Education has a special interest in encouraging and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to become teachers, researchers and leaders in the mainstream education systems of Australia; to work in

partnership with schools and communities to develop high quality education

opportunities for Indigenous children and young adults; and to provide information for non-Indigenous people about Indigenous issues in education. The Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS) is located at Clayton and works in collaboration with the faculty to support Indigenous students while they undertake university studies. Scholarships are also offered to assist and encourage Indigenous Australians to undertake studies in Education. For more information about our Indigenous Education initiatives, visit www.education.monash.edu/ indigenous-ed/

Scholarships

A range of attractive scholarships are available for undergraduate students. These include scholarships for outstanding academic results, and a range of equity and access scholarships. Check the Monash Scholarships website for more information about the scholarships available and for details on how to apply, at www.monash.edu/study/

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What you need to know about

studying education

What are major and minor

sequences?

Major and minor sequences give structure and consistency to your university degree, and make sure you graduate with an expansive knowledge and understanding of the study areas you choose. A major is a sequence of eight units from the same discipline, which are designed to give you an in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of that area. For example, a major sequence involves: two 6-point units in first year; two 6-point units in second year; and four 6-point units in third year, for a total of 48 credit points. A minor is a sequence of four units from a particular discipline. While not as comprehensive as a major, it will still give you a good knowledge of that subject area. A minor is two 6-point units in first year and two 6-point units in second year (for a total of 24 points). Different courses have different

requirements regarding the combination of major and minor sequences needed.

Can I study secondary education

on its own?

Although you can study early childhood or primary education as a single degree, you can’t study secondary education as a single degree because you also need to qualify for two curriculum specialisms (which are taken from the non-education component of a double degree).

What’s the difference between an

education double degree and a

Graduate Diploma of Education?

A Graduate Diploma of Education is a one-year course designed for people who already have a bachelors degree in an area other than education, and who want to qualify as a teacher. A three-year bachelor degree plus a one-year Graduate Diploma takes the same amount of time as doing a four-year Education double degree. However, if you already know you want to be a teacher, it’s better to study the education double degree, because you have the opportunity to learn how to be a good teacher, practice your teaching skills and have practical

classroom experience right through your degree. Places in the Graduate Diploma courses are in high demand, so entry is very competitive.

Additional undergraduate courses

offered by the faculty

In addition to the courses outlined in this brochure, the faculty offers the following undergraduate courses designed for those currently working within that field:

• Bachelor of Adult Learning and

Development

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

There are also other undergraduate programs offered in the field of Sport and Outdoor Recreation:

• Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor

Recreation

• Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor

Recreation

For further information please call the faculty for a brochure or visit www. education.monash.edu.au/courses

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Australian citizens and residents,

and New Zealand citizens

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or a citizen of New Zealand, your application should be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). This applies even if you have studied Year 12 interstate or overseas. VTAC Guides are available from newsagencies or the VTAC office. The guide contains all the information you need to apply for courses. Applications open in August and close at the end of September. Applications made after this period may incur an additional fee. For further information on VTAC contact:

www.vtac.edu.au or telephone 1300 364 133.

International students

With international students from approximately 50 countries currently studying in the Faculty of Education, you will be studying with people from throughout Australia and the world. If you are an international student completing Year 12 in Victoria you must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for a place as an international fee paying student at the university. Students located offshore should apply through a registered Monash University agent or directly to the university. The university provides accommodation assistance, airport reception, referrals to other university services and help with overseas student health cover, visa renewals and immigration issues. If you are thinking of studying at Monash, you should consult the latest Undergraduate Course Guide as it contains important information regarding Australian government requirements and conditions for study in Australia.

For more information visit

www.monash.edu/international

Non-school leavers

If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements of satisfactory completion of VCE or equivalent, you are encouraged to undertake graded Certificate IV or above tertiary study in the TAFE system or enrol in single units through Open Universities Australia or Monash University. Successful completion of at least two single units at university level meets minimum

undergraduate entry requirements, but does not guarantee entry. Additional experience in a related field will also be considered. For more information about TAFE programs contact the TAFE course line on 1800 809 834 or visit www.tafe. vic.gov.au/tafecourses

For more information about Open Universities Australia contact

www.open.edu.au or 1300 36 36 52.

English-language requirements

Most single and double degrees in the Faculty of Education at Monash University contain a practicum component and require excellent proficiency in English. All students should supply current supporting evidence of competence in English by one of the following means: 1. A study score of at least 30 in units 3 &

4 in VCE English – ESL or at least 25 in any other units 3 & 4 VCE English units or what is judged by the Faculty to be an equivalent level of performance in an alternative pre-university English subject; OR

2. All secondary schooling completed was studied and assessed in English AND successful completion of at least two “English rich” university level subjects in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment of the entire institution, and this is verified by the institution; OR

3. At least two years of study (preferably in the last five years) in a tertiary institution (such as a TAFE or Polytechnic) where English is the language of instruction and assessment of the entire institution, and this is verified by the institution; OR

4. IELTS (academic) of at least 6.5 with at least 6.5 on reading and listening and at least 6.0 on writing and speaking; OR

5. Paper-based TOEFL score of at least 580 with a TWE of at least 4.5; or an internet-based score of at least 90 with at least 22 on writing and speaking and 20 on listening and reading. OR

6. Successful completion of the Monash University English Language Bridging Program (MUELBP) or an equivalent program at the appropriate level. Guidelines for entry into MUELBP can be viewed at www.education.monash. edu/students/prospective/

englishrequirements/muelbp.html Note: All test scores must be no more than 2 years old at the time of application (or accompanied by evidence of

subsequent substantial study in a tertiary institution where courses are taught and assessed in English). For up-to-date information on English language requirements, visit www.education. monash.edu/students/prospective/ english-requirements

Supplementary forms

All non-Year 12 applicants for sport and outdoor recreation must complete an online supplementary information form as part of their VTAC application to assist in the selection process. This form is available

at www.adm.monash.edu/admissions/

vtac.

Additionally applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing how they have fulfilled the equivalent of the listed Mathematics prerequisite units.

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Advanced standing

(Credit provision)

Credit may be granted for work already completed at Monash University or at another tertiary institution, including overseas universities on a case-by-case basis. Application for credit should be made at the time of enrolment.

Application forms can be obtained from the Faculty of Education at www.adm. monash.edu/service-centre/forms/ advancedstanding.pdf

Fees

Commonwealth-supported places

Australian citizens, Australian permanent resident visa holders (residing in Australia) and New Zealand citizens (residing in Australia) are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place. Students in a

Commonwealth-supported place make a partial contribution to the total cost of their education, with the Commonwealth government contributing the remainder of the cost. Australian citizens and humanitarian permanent resident visa holders (resident in Australia) can choose to pay this student contribution either upfront (with a 20 per cent discount) or use HECS-HELP to defer the payment of the contribution and pay it later through the taxation system when their taxable income reaches a designated threshold. Partial upfront payments of more than $500 also attract a 20 per cent discount for these students. Australian permanent resident visa holders (resident in Australia) and New Zealand citizens (resident in Australia) must pay the full contribution upfront and do not receive a discount. For more information on fees visit

www.monash.edu/fees/

International student fees

For up to date information on international student fees visit www.monash.edu/ study/international/fees.html

Working with

Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required by students prior to commencement of practicum. For more information visit

www.justice.vic.gov.au/ workingwithchildren

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More information – quick guide

The following links will provide you with useful and up-to-date information about applying to study at Monash University and about current professional registration requirements.

Find out more information about courses and units in the Monash University Undergraduate Handbook 2010 online at

www.monash.edu/pubs/handbooks Faculty of Education

www.education.monash.edu

Application procedures, including supplementary forms

www.education.monash.edu.au/students/prospective/howtoapply/undergraduate.html

Fees

www.education.monash.edu.au/students/prospective/course-fees.html

English language requirements

www.education.monash.edu.au/students/prospective/english-requirements/undergrad.html Scholarships www.adm.monash.edu.au/scholarships/ VTAC www.vtac.edu.au International students www.monash.edu/international

Victorian Institute of Teaching

www.vit.vic.edu.au

Early Childhood Australia

www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au

Faculty of Education www.education.monash.edu

Clayton campus

Wellington Road Clayton Vic 3168

Postal address

Building 6,

Monash University Vic 3800

Telephone +61 3 9905 2819 Email [email protected]

Gippsland campus

Northways Road Churchill Vic 3842 Postal address Northways Road Churchill Vic 3842 Telephone +61 3 9902 6367 Email [email protected]

Peninsula campus

McMahons Road Frankston Vic 3199 Postal address PO Box 527 Frankston Vic 3199 Telephone +61 3 9904 4291 Email [email protected]

International student enquiries

Phone: +61 3 9627 4852 Fax: +61 3 9905 5400 Email: [email protected]

Undergraduate Education