2016 Course Enrolment Guide

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2016 Course Enrolment Guide

Faculty of Education and Arts

Bachelor of Education Fourth Year Upgrade

Primary (National Online)

**(*Primary and Secondary (Strathfield) Continuing Students)**

Information last updated on 25 November 2015

Please note that Course Enrolment Guides are revised regularly and students are

advised to check the website for the latest updates. Additional information from your

School, Faculty and the University will be sent to your ACU student e-mail address and

students must check this regularly. Please note that all e-mail communication with

University staff must be sent from your ACU student e-mail account.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to assist students in the selection of units and to ensure that students are aware of the requirements for the completion of their degree. Specific information relating to unit content and assessments will be provided by your School.

Enrolling in units for 2016

1. Refer to Section 1.‘Course Map’ for the structure of your course. Please note that this may vary depending on the campus where you are studying and/or the year in which you commenced your studies. Make a note of the core units you need to enrol in for 2016.

2. Refer to Section 2.‘Unit Information’ for details about elective units offered at your campus this year. Pay particular attention to prerequisite and co-requisite requirements.

3. Make sure that you are familiar with the rules and structure of your course. Refer to Section 3.‘Course Information’ for links to the Handbook, which contains information on the major, minor and specialisation options available in your course.

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Refer to the Re-Enrolment1 section of the ACU website for step-by-step instructions on how to enrol in units via Student Connect.

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1. COURSE MAP

Important Note:

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Fourth Year Upgrade programs offered on the Strathfield campus are currently under review. Students enrolled at the Strathfield campus should consult the Strathfield Course Coordinator via

[email protected] regarding their discipline units.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade Online students should follow the course map below.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade (Online)

Course Map

Total Credit Points – 80 to 120 depending on individual assessment at admission

The 8 units offered in fully online mode are shown below.

This is the recommended program for the majority of three-year trained students

Education Studies Teaching/Curriculum Studies #Religious Studies

Semester 1 EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Education EDLA413 TESOL Techniques EDLA430 Cross Curriculum Uses of Children’s Literature EDMA410 Linking Mathematics, Learning and Teaching EDRE515 Religious Education: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives THBS501 Biblical Studies Semester 2 EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research EDFD459

The Learning Space

EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology EDLA450 Language and Literacy Education EDRE516 Teaching and Learning for Religious Education THCT500 Foundations of Christian Faith

#If students are also seeking to include accreditation to teach Religious Education, these Theology and Religious education units are those required by Catholic Education offices across the country. In states other than Victoria, THCT500 can be replaced by another religious education unit for accreditation purposes. Please contact your course coordinator if you wish to take these Religious Education accreditation units.

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2. UNIT INFORMATION

Please note that unit availability is subject to change

2016 Units

You can choose electives from the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) as detailed below.

Strathfield

OFFERED IN SUMMER TERM

Core unit

Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location – Delivery Mode

EDMA103 Exploring Mathematics 1 Intensive Mode running for 14 days - 30/11/2015, 2/12/2015, 4/12/2015, 7/12/2015, 8/12/2015, 10/12/2015, 14/12/2015, 16/12/2015, 7/12/2015, 27/1/2016, 29/1/2016, 1/2/2016, 3/2/2016 & 5/2/2016. Strathfield – Attendance

EDMA202 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1

Intensive Mode running for 6 days - 14/12/2015, 15/12/2015, 13/1/2016, 14/1/2016, 15/1/2016 & 18/1/2016

Strathfield – Attendance

UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives

This is a Multi-mode unit that commences on 28/12/2015. You will need to attend compulsory classes on campus on 18/1/2016 (9am–12pm), 22/1/2016 (9am–1.30pm), 29/1/2016 (9am–12pm). There are no classes prior to this date, instead students will need to access LEO and will be able to commence tasks online from 28/12/2015, as directed. This time is considered to be part of your active engagement in this Unit.

Multi-Mode Attendance

OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 1

Core unit

EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice

Intensive Mode running for 6 days - 7/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 11/1/2016, 12/1/2016, 13/1/2016 & 14/1/2016

Strathfield – Attendance

EDRE101 Religious Education 1 Intensive Mode running for 6 days - 17/1/2016 to 22/1/2016. Sunday

17/1/2016 is programmed for preparation time. There are no classes, instead students should access LEO to check their unit outline, textbook requirements, commence the first set of readings and be ready for classes to start from Monday 18/1/2016. This time is considered to be part of your active engagement in this Unit.

Strathfield – Attendance

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Core unit

EDFD447 Diversity in the Classroom Intensive Mode running for 4 days - 1/2/2016, 2/2/2016, 4/2/2016 & 5/2/2016

Elective

EDST422 _{Environmental Education} _{Intensive Mode running for 5 days -} 1/2/2016 to 5/2/2016

OFFERED SEMESTER 1

Electives

Unit Code Unit Title Location – Delivery Mode

EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Education Online EDLA430 Cross Curriculum Uses of Childrens’s Literature Online EDMA410 Linking Mathematics, Learning & Teaching Online

EDAC133 Attitudes and Inclusion Strathfield – Attendance EDAC137 Disability Studies Strathfield – Attendance EDAC224 Understanding Behaviours and Disability Strathfield – Attendance

EDLA413 TESOL Techniques (Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages Techniques) Online

EDPH411

Rec & Outdoor Ed in Prim Schl (Recreation and Outdoor

Education in the Primary School

This unit will be run intensively on two weekends. A minimal cost is attached to this unit and is to be paid directly to the lecturer-in-charge.

Core unit

EDRE102 Religious Education 2 Intensive Mode running for 6 days – 3/7/2016 to 8/7/2016. Sunday 3/7/2016 is programmed for preparation time. There are no classes, instead students should access LEO to check their unit outline, textbook requirements, commence the first set of readings and be ready for classes to start from Monday 4/7/2016. This time is considered to be part of your active engagement in this Unit.

Strathfield - Attendance

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Electives

EDAC139 Technology & Communication (Technology and Communication) Strathfield - Attendance EDAC220 Social Justice Strathfield - Attendance EDAC225 Family Studies and Disability Strathfield - Attendance EDAR424 Visual Arts Education Strathfield - Attendance EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education Strathfield - Attendance EDFD459 The Learning Space Online

EDLA450 Language & Literacy Education Online

EDMU416 Music Education Strathfield - Attendance

EDPH408 Health Studies K-6 Move’t Ed (Health Studies K-6: Movement

Education) Strathfield - Attendance

EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Online EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online

North Sydney

OFFERED IN SUMMER TERM

Core unit

UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives

This is a Multi-mode unit that commences on 28/12/2015. You will need to attend compulsory classes on campus on 18/1/2016 (9am–12pm), 22/1/2016 (9am–1.30pm), 29/1/2016 (9am–12pm). There are no classes prior to this date, instead students will need to access LEO and will be able to commence tasks online from 28/12/2015, as directed. This time is considered to be part of your active engagement in this Unit.

Multi-Mode Attendance

Electives

EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Education Online EDLA430 Cross Curriculum Uses of Childrens’s Literature Online EDMA410 Linking Mathematics, Learning & Teaching Online

EDLA413 TESOL Techniques (Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages Techniques) Online

EDPH411

Rec & Outdoor Ed in Prim Schl (Recreation and Outdoor

Education in the Primary School

This unit will be run intensively on two weekends. A minimal cost is attached to this unit and is to be paid directly to the lecturer-in-charge.

North Sydney – Attendance

Electives

EDFD459 The Learning Space Online EDLA450 Language & Literacy Education Online

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EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Online EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online

Melbourne

Unit Code Unit Name Mode Semester Pre-requisites Dates

EDLA403 Children and

Literature Attendance

Professional

Term 1

Jan 25, Jan 27, Feb 2 & Feb 4 EDMA401 Active Learning in Mathematics Attendance Professional Term 1

Jan 25, Jan 27, Jan 28, Feb 2, Feb 3

EDMA201

Numeracy in the Early Years

Attendance Semester 1 Pre-req:

EDMA202/EDMA262

Available to 3rd and 4th Year students only

EDPH411 Recreation and Outdoor Education in the Primary School Attendance Semester 1 EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Education Online Semester 1

EDAR405 Teacher as Art

Maker Attendance Semester 1

EDMA411 Number Development in Middle School Mathematics

Attendance Semester 1 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 14

May

EDST102 Computers in

Education Attendance

Professional

Term 1

Jan 11, Jan 12, Jan 14 & Jan 15 EDPH104 Physical Education - Specialisation Attendance Professional Term 5 Pre-req : EDPH306/EDPH366

25 June 26 June, 7 July & 8 July

EDFD112 Children at

Risk Attendance Semester 2

EDMU416 Music

Education Attendance Semester 2

EDFD459 The Learning

Space Online Semester 2

EDAR401 Criticism, Aesthetics and Context in Art Education Attendance Semester 2 EDST429 Educating for the 21st Century

Attendance Semester 2 Intensive - Dates TBC

EDMA412

Middle School Maths: Geometry and Measurement

Attendance Semester 2 13 Aug, 3 Sept, 4 Sept, 16

Oct EDAC408 School and

Community Attendance Semester 2

EDST401

Educating for a Sustainable Future

Attendance Semester 2 Weekend Intensive-dates

TBC EDAC314

Positive Behaviour Approaches

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TBC Children's Rights in Primary Education Multi-mode Semester 2 EDLA413 TESOL

Techniques Online Semester 1

Available to 3rd and 4th Year students only EDLA430 Cross-Curricula Uses of Children's Literature Online Semester 1 EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online Semester 2 Brisbane Professional Term 1, 2016

Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details

EDMA412 Geometry and Measurements in the Middle School

(unit belongs to the Middle School Mathematics suite) Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 11-15 January 2016 CT1002L The Christian Faith

(Lutheran Strand Religious Education) Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 11-12 January & 11-12

February 2016

Professional Term 2, 2016

EDRE101 Religious Education 1 Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 1-5 & 8 February 2016

Semester 1, 2016

EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Education Nil • Online mode EDFD470 Managing Challenging Behaviours Nil • Attendance mode

EDLA413 TESOL Techniques Nil • Online mode

Professional Term 5, 2016

EDMA413 Statistics and Probability in the Middle School

(unit belongs to the Middle School Mathematics suite) Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 11-15 July 2016 BS1003L Exploring the Bible

(Lutheran Strand Religious Education) Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 10-13 July 2016 EDRE102 Religious Education 2 Nil

• Intensive unit delivery • Attendance mode • 3 – 8 July 2016

Semester 2, 2016

EDAC314 Positive Behaviour Approaches Nil • Attendance mode EDFD459 The Learning Space Nil • Online mode EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Nil • Online mode

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Canberra

OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERM 1

EDST102 Computers in Education

Intensive dates 18 January to Thursday 21 January 2016

EDPH307 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 (Pre-req: EDPH366) SWTP108 History, Purpose and Context of Social Work

SWTP217 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Social Work Practice EDRE101 Religious Education 1

THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament Canberra

OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERM 6 EDRE102 Religious Education 2

SWTP109 Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Work THCT100 What Christians Believe (National Multimode)

THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (National Multimode)

Ballarat

Unit Code Unit Title Location – Delivery

Mode

Other Information (Dates and/or Prerequisites/Co-requisites)

EDLA243 Children's Literature for Literacy

Ballarat - Attendance Specialisation Unit For 1st Year Bachelor of Education (Primary) students ONLY EDIE441 Students with Disability:

Diagnosis and Intervention

Ballarat - Attendance Trish Young

EDAR424 Visual Arts Education Ballarat - Attendance Gillian Schroeter EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education Ballarat - Attendance Gillian Schroeter EDPH104 Physical Education 1 Ballarat - Attendance Trish Young EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination

in Education

Online

EDLA413 TESOL Techniques Online Available to 3rd and 4th

Year students only EDLA430 Cross-Curricula Uses of

Children's Literature

Online

EDMA411 Number Development in Middle School

Mathematics

Melbourne - Intensive Jill Brown

Dates: 12Mar, 09Apr, 10Apr & 14May

Mode

EDLA244 Literacy in the Early Years

Ballarat - Attendance EDIE442 Differentiating Literacy Ballarat - Attendance

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Instruction

EDAR424 Visual Arts Education Ballarat - Attendance Gillian Schroeter EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education Ballarat - Attendance Gillian Schroeter EDAC314 Positive Behaviour

Approaches

Melbourne - Intensive Dates: 23Jul, 24Jul, 06Aug & 07Aug

EDFD459 The Learning Space Online

EDMA412 Middle School Maths: Geometry and

Measurement

Melbourne - Intensive Jill Brown

Dates: 13Aug, 03Sep, 04Sep & 16Oct EDST401 Educating for a

Sustainable Future

Melbourne - Intensive Dates: To be confirmed

EDST429 Educating for the 21st Century

Melbourne - Intensive Dates: To be confirmed

EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research

Online

OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERMS

Mode

EDLA403 Children and Literature Melbourne – Attendance Professional Term 1 Dates: 25Jan, 27Jan, 02Feb & 04Feb EDMA401 Active Learning in

Mathematics

Melbourne – Attendance Professional Term 1 Dates: 25Jan, 27Jan, 28Jan, 02Feb & 03Feb EDST102 Computers in Education Melbourne - Intensive Professional Term 1

Dates: 11Jan, 12Jan, 14Jan, & 15Jan EDPH104 Physical Education -

Specialisation

Melbourne - Intensive Professional Term 5

Dates: 25Jun, 26Jun, 07Jul, & 08Jul

Pre-requisite:

EDPH306/EDPH366

Please note that offerings are subject to change and that you should check the offerings for especially date changes.

For descriptions of units, please refer to the ACU Handbook2. Please select the appropriate year and then click on ‘Unit Descriptions’.

3. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Structure

The University Handbook provides detailed information about each ACU course, including minimum duration, requirements for completion, exit points, any available majors/minors/specialisations and descriptions of units. Please follow the links below to view the rules for your course:

Course Title Course Rules

Bachelor of Education (Primary)(Fourth Year Upgrade) https://students.acu.edu.au/751868

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Fourth Year Upgrade) https://students.acu.edu.au/751880

Course Specific Advice

Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors are available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You can telephone, email or contact them in person to make an appointment.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade ONLINE:

Course Coordinator: Dr Donna Gronn Course Administrator: Postgraduate Studies Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

(Continuing students) Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) Fourth Year Upgrade (Strathfield):

Course Administrator: School of Education (NSW) Email: [email protected]

General Advice

All queries not specifically related to your course program such as admissions, enrolment, fees, scholarships, exams, timetabling and graduations should be directed to the Student Centre3.

The Administration & Enrolment4 webpage also has useful information to help you in managing your studies

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2016 Course Enrolment Guide