2016 Course Enrolment Guide

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1 2016 Course Enrolment Guide Faculty of Education and Arts Bachelor of Education (Primary) Strathfield & North Sydney Campuses For continuing students who commenced studies prior to 2016 Information last updated on 28 June 2016 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 address and students must check this regularly. Please note that all communication with University staff must be sent from your ACU student 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 Refer to Section 1. Course Map for the structure of your course. Make a note of the core units you need to enrol in for 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. 4. Refer to the Re-Enrolment 1 section of the ACU website for step-by-step instructions on how to enrol in units via Student Connect. 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Course Map... 3 Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) intake... 3 Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) Mid-Year Unit Information Units and Additional Offerings Course Information... 8 Course Structure... 8 Course Specific Advice... 8 Professional Experience Advice... 8 Working with Children and Police Checks... 8 General Advice... 8 APPENDIX 1: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS STRATHFIELD CAMPUS... 9 APPENDIX 2: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS NORTH SYDNEY CAMPUS Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 2

3 1. COURSE MAP Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Primary) intake Strathfield & North Sydney Campuses Year 2: Social Implications of Teaching and Learning Semester 2 EDFD218 Teaching and Learning: Preparing for the Contexts of the Field (Pre for Contexts of Field) EDFD220 Teaching and Managing Learning Environments (Teach g & Man g Learn g Envir) (ICT) EDFD218 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in EDFD220 EDFD221 Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Schools (Creat g Inc Safe & Supp Schls) EDMA202 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1 (Maths: Learning & Teaching 1) (Pre or Co-requisite EDMA103) EDST201 Science and Technology Education EDMA309 Exploring Mathematics 2 (Prerequisite EDMA103) EDLA204 Literacy Education 1 (Prerequisite EDLA107) EDPH306 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 1 (Personal Dev Health&Phys Ed 1) Year 3: Making Connections EDAR308 Creative Arts Education 1 This unit needs to be completed prior to enrolling in any other Creative Arts Education units eg EDAR424 or EDMU416 or EDDR403. THBS100 Introduction to the Bible (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) THCT100 What Christians Believe (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDRE101 Religious Education 1 (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDFX216 Professional Experience Primary 2 (Professional Exp Primary 2) WWCC required * (Prerequisite: EDFX110, EDFD218) EDFX310 Professional Experience Primary 3 (Professional Exp Primary 3) WWCC required * (Prerequisite EDFX216) Professional Experience Primary 2) Semester 2 Semester 2 EDLA309 Literacy Education 2 (Prerequisite EDLA204) EDFD452 Transition into the Profession Please ensure you enrol in the correct Unit Code (EDFD452 - for Primary cohort only) EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice (Action Res as Reflective Prac) You must enrol mode only. EDST204 Science and Technology for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers 2 (Sci&Tech for EC&PRI Teach 2) EDMA310 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 2 (Maths: Learning & Teaching 2) (Pre or Co-requisite EDMA202, Prerequisite EDMA309) Year 4: Transition to the Profession and Professional Identity EDST201 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in EDST204 (Prerequisite EDST107) EDFD447 Diversity in the Classroom EDSS428 Connecting Society and Environment: Curriculum for Learning (Connecting Society and Environment) EDAR424 Visual Arts Education EDMU416 Music Education EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (for students not seeking to teach in Catholic schools) THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDPH307 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 (Pers Dev Health&Phys Ed2) EDRE102 Religious Education 2 (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDFX207 Community Engagement Program WWCC required * (Prerequisite: EDFD221) EDFX417 Professional Transition (10 days casual teaching) WWCC required * (Prerequisite: EDFX310) EDAR308 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in any of the above units. Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 3

4 Bachelor of Education (Primary) Mid-Year North Sydney Campus only (2) Semester 2 (1) (2) Semester 2 (1) (2) Semester 2 (1) (2) EDFD127 Contexts for Learning and Development (Contexts for Learn g & Dev) (ICT) EDFD218 Teaching and Learning: Preparing for the Contexts of the Field (Pre for Contexts of Field) EDFD218 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in EDFD220 EDFD220 Teaching and Managing Learning Environments (Teach g & Man g Learn g Envir) (ICT) EDLA309 Literacy Education 2 (Prerequisite EDLA204) EDFD221 Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Schools (Creat g Inc Safe & Supp Schls) EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice (Action Res as Reflective Prac) You must enrol on campus mode only. EDFD452 Transition into the Profession Please ensure you enrol in the correct Unit Code (EDFD452 - for Primary cohort only) EDLA108 Children s Literature for Literacy (Children s Lit for Literacy) EDST201 Science and Technology Education Year 2: Social Implications of Teaching and Learning EDMA202 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1 (Maths: Learning & Teaching 1) (Pre or Co-requisite EDMA103) Year 1: Learning and self as learner EDAR308 Creative Arts Education 1 This unit needs to be completed prior to enrolling in any other Creative Arts Education units eg EDAR424 or EDMU416 or EDDR403. EDPH306 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 1 (Personal Dev Health&Phys Ed 1) EDLA204 Literacy Education 1 (Prerequisite EDLA107) Year 3: Making Connections EDMA309 Exploring Mathematics 2 (Prerequisite EDMA103) EDMA310 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 2 (Maths: Learning & Teaching 2) (Pre or Co-requisite EDMA202, Prerequisite EDMA309) Year 4: Transition to the Profession and Professional Identity EDFD447 Diversity in the Classroom EDST204 Science and Technology for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers 2 (Sci&Tech for EC&PRI Teach 2) (Prerequisite EDST107) EDST107 Science and Technology for Early Childhood and Primary Teachers 1 (Sci&Tech for EC&P Teach 1) EDAR424 Visual Arts Education EDMU416 Music Education EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education EDAR308 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in any of the above units. EDSS428 Connecting Society and Environment: Curriculum for Learning (Connecting Society and Environment) EDMA103 Exploring Mathematics 1 THCT100 What Christians Believe (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) THBS100 Introduction to the Bible (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (for students not seeking to teach in Catholic schools) THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDRE101 Religious Education 1 (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDRE102 Religious Education 2 (for students seeking to teach in Catholic schools) EDPH307 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 (Pers Dev Health&Phys Ed2 EDFX110 Professional Experience Primary 1 (Professional Exp Primary 1) (Co-requisite: EDFD127) WWCC required* EDFX216 Professional Experience Primary 2 (Professional Exp Primary 2) WWCC required* (Prerequisite: EDFX110) EDFX207 Community Engagement Program WWCC required * EDFX310 Professional Experience Primary 3 (Professional Exp Primary 3) WWCC required* (Prerequisite EDFX216) Professional Experience Primary 2) EDFX417 Professional Transition (10 days casual teaching) WWCC required* (Prerequisite: EDFX310) Please Note: Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 4

5 - Year 1 units are no longer available as this course is phasing out. If you are out of sequence and are still required to complete any Year 1 units that are not outlined in the above Course Map, please FEA.EdCoursesNSW@acu.edu.au, who will be able to provide you with substitute unit options. - All units are delivered in mode, unless otherwise indicated. - Pre-requisite are indicated in italics. - Students who do not follow the sequence recommended in their Course Map cannot be guaranteed a clash free timetable or completion within the normal course duration period. Study Modes - : 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 28 June 2016 Page 5

6 2016 Units and Additional Offerings 2. UNIT INFORMATION Please note that unit availability is subject to change For a full list of Units and Additional Offerings available at your Campus, please click on the relevant link below: Strathfield Campus North Sydney Campus (NOTE: amendments may be made to unit availability depending on student demand.) For descriptions of units, please click on the unit code or refer to the ACU Handbook 2. Teaching in Catholic, Government and Independent Schools One of the following sequences must be chosen: Preservice teachers seeking employment in Catholic primary schools Pre-service 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. OR Typically, you are required to complete the following units (two Religious Education units, three Theology units and one University Core Curriculum unit). THBS100 Introduction to the Bible THCT100 What Christians Believe THCT202 Christian Ritual, Symbol and Sacrament EDRE101 Religious Education 1 EDRE102 Religious Education 2 UNCC100 Our World: Community and Vulnerability (University Core curriculum unit 1) Preservice teachers not seeking employment in Catholic Primary schools All preservice teachers not seeking permanent employment in Catholic schools are required to undertake the two University Core Curriculum units (UNCC100 Our World: Community Vulnerability and UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives). Additionally five units must be chosen to complete the required 32 units of study in the BEd Primary program. Core Curriculum Units UNCC100 Our World: Community Vulnerability (All students). UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (only for students who do not wish to teach in Catholic schools). 2 Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 6

7 Bachelor of Education (Primary) with Honours - only available to 2013 and 2014 intakes To be invited to apply for the Honours program, a student must have completed 160 cp from Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 6.0. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 6.0 for the duration of the course. Identified Honours applicants who fulfil the admission criteria will be invited to enrol into three Honours units (40cp) in Years 3 and 4 and will not be required to complete the 10 cp unit: EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice. For students who wish to teach in Catholic schools this will result in a 30 cp unit overload, (350 cp program). Identified Honours applicants who do not wish to teach in Catholic schools may complete the BEd(Pri)(Hons) in 320 cp by utilising existing course electives. Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 7

8 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 Bachelor of Education (Primary) Refer to relevant year Course Rules Course Specific Advice Please send your initial inquiry with your full name and student number to the School of Education Administration Team: Course Administrator: Vas Gill ( is the preferred method of communication) Phone Contact: (02) Professional Experience Advice Please send your initial inquiry with your full name and student number to the Professional & Community Placement team: P&CE Officer s: Donna Joukhador & Lexie gan Phone: 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 the Faculty s Professional and Community Experience 3 webpage for requirements in your local State/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. 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 AskACU 4. The Administration & Enrolment 5 webpage also has useful information to help you in managing your studies Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 8

9 APPENDIX 1: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS STRATHFIELD CAMPUS 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. EDMA202 UNCC300 Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 1 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives Intensive Mode running for 6 days - 14/12/2015, 15/12/2015, 13/1/2016, 14/1/2016, 15/1/2016 & 18/1/2016 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. Strathfield Strathfield Multi-Mode Notes Pre-requisite is EDMA103 Pre-requisite is UNCC100 OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 1 Core unit Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode EDFD457 Action Research as a Intensive Mode running for 6 days - Strathfield Reflective Practice 7/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 11/1/2016, 12/1/2016, 13/1/2016 & 14/1/2016 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 Notes Available to Year 4 Students only Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 9

10 APPENDIX 1: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS STRATHFIELD CAMPUS (CONTINUED) OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 2 Core unit Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode EDFD447 Diversity in the Intensive Mode running for 4 days - Strathfield Classroom 1/2/2016, 2/2/2016, 4/2/2016 & 5/2/2016 Notes Available to Year 4 Students only Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode EDST422 Environmental Education Intensive Mode running for 5 days - 1/2/2016 to 5/2/2016 Strathfield Notes OFFERED SEMESTER 1 s 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 EDAC137 Disability Studies Strathfield EDAC224 Understanding Behaviours and Disability Strathfield 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-incharge. Strathfield EDRE101 Religious Education 1 Online OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 5 Core unit Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode 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 - Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 10

11 APPENDIX 1: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS STRATHFIELD CAMPUS (CONTINUED) OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 5 (CONTINUED) The following unit is offered twice. Once in Professional Term 5 and once in Semester 2. Students may choose from either Professional Term 5 or once in Semester 2 according to the number of places available. Unit Code EDDR403 Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode Dance/Drama Education Intensive Mode running for 5 days 18/7/2016, (EDAR308 needs to be 19/7/2016, 20/7/2016, Strathfield - completed prior to enrolling 21/7/2016 & 22/7/2016. in this unit) OFFERED SEMESTER 2 s Unit Code EDAC139 Unit Title Technology & Communication (Technology and Communication) Location Delivery Mode Strathfield - EDAC220 Social Justice Strathfield - EDAC225 Family Studies and Disability Strathfield - EDAR424 Visual Arts Education Strathfield - EDDR403 Dance/Drama Education Strathfield - EDFD459 The Learning Space Online EDLA450 Language & Literacy Education Online EDMU416 Music Education Strathfield - EDPH408 Health Studies K-6 Move t Ed (Health Studies K- 6: Movement Education) Strathfield - EDRE102 Religious Education 2 Online Notes EDAR308 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in this unit EDAR308 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in this unit EDAR308 needs to be completed prior to enrolling in this unit EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Online EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 11

12 APPENDIX 2: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS NORTH SYDNEY CAMPUS OFFERED IN SUMMER TERM Core unit Unit Code Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode UNCC300 Understanding Self and This is a Multi-mode unit that Multi-Mode Society: Contemporary commences on 28/12/2015. You will Perspectives 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. Notes Pre-requisite is UNCC100 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 s 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 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-incharge. North Sydney EDRE101 Religious Education 1 Online OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 5 The following unit is offered twice. Once in Professional Term 5 and once in Semester 2. Students may choose from either Professional Term 5 or once in Semester 2 according to the number of places available. Unit Code EDDR403 Unit Title Dates Location Delivery Mode Dance/Drama Education Intensive Mode running for 5 days 18/7/2016, 19/7/2016, (EDAR308 needs to be 20/7/2016, 21/7/2016 & Strathfield - completed prior to enrolling in 22/7/2016. this unit) Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 12

13 APPENDIX 2: ELECTIVES & ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS NORTH SYDNEY CAMPUS (CONTINUED) OFFERED SEMESTER 2 s Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode EDFD459 The Learning Space Online EDLA450 Language & Literacy Education Online EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Online EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online Information last updated on 28 June 2016 Page 13