2016 Course Enrolment Guide

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1 2016 Course Enrolment Guide Faculty of and Arts Bachelor of 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 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. 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 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 Important Note:... 3 Bachelor of (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade (Online) Unit Information Units Course Information Course Structure Course Specific Advice General Advice Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 2

3 1. COURSE MAP Important Note: The Bachelor of (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade and Bachelor of (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 regarding their discipline units. Bachelor of (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade Online students should follow the course map below. Bachelor of (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 Studies Teaching/Curriculum Studies #Religious Studies Semester 1 EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in EDLA413 TESOL Techniques EDLA430 Cross Curriculum Uses of Children s Literature EDMA410 Linking Mathematics, Learning and Teaching EDRE515 Religious : 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 EDRE516 Teaching and Learning for Religious THCT500 Foundations of Christian Faith #If students are also seeking to include accreditation to teach Religious, these Theology and Religious education units are those required by Catholic 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 accreditation units. Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 3

4 2016 Units 2. UNIT INFORMATION Please note that unit availability is subject to change You can choose electives from the Bachelor of (Primary) and Bachelor of (Early Childhood and Primary) as detailed below. Strathfield OFFERED IN SUMMER TERM Core unit EDMA103 Exploring Mathematics 1 Intensive 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 OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 1 Intensive 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. Multi- Core unit EDFD457 Action Research as a Reflective Practice Intensive running for 6 days - 7/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 11/1/2016, 12/1/2016, 13/1/2016 & 14/1/2016 EDRE101 Religious 1 Intensive 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. Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 4

5 OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 2 Core unit EDFD447 Diversity in the Classroom Intensive running for 4 days - 1/2/2016, 2/2/2016, 4/2/2016 & 5/2/2016 Elective EDST422 Environmental Intensive running for 5 days - 1/2/2016 to 5/2/2016 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Electives Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Online EDLA430 Cross Curriculum Uses of Childrens s Literature Online EDMA410 Linking Mathematics, Learning & Teaching Online EDAC133 Attitudes and Inclusion EDAC137 Disability Studies EDAC224 Understanding Behaviours and Disability EDLA413 TESOL Techniques (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniques) Online EDPH411 Rec & Outdoor Ed in Prim Schl (Recreation and Outdoor 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. OFFERED IN PROFESSIONAL TERM 5 Core unit EDRE102 Religious 2 Intensive 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 25 November 2015 Page 5

6 OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Electives Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery EDAC139 Technology & Communication (Technology and Communication) Strathfield - EDAC220 Social Justice Strathfield - EDAC225 Family Studies and Disability Strathfield - EDAR424 Visual Arts Strathfield - EDDR403 Dance/Drama Strathfield - EDFD459 The Learning Space Online EDLA450 Language & Literacy Online EDMU416 Music Strathfield - EDPH408 Health Studies K-6 Move t Ed (Health Studies K-6: Movement ) Strathfield - 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- OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Electives Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in 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 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 OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Electives Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery EDFD459 The Learning Space Online EDLA450 Language & Literacy Online Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 6

7 EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Online EDTS421 Reflective Classroom Research Online Melbourne Unit Code Unit Name Semester Pre-requisites Dates EDLA403 Children and Professional Jan 25, Jan 27, Feb 2 & Literature Term 1 Feb 4 EDMA401 Active Professional Jan 25, Jan 27, Jan 28, Learning in Term 1 Feb 2, Feb 3 Mathematics EDMA201 EDPH411 EDFD460 EDAR405 EDMA411 EDST102 EDPH104 EDFD112 EDMU416 EDFD459 EDAR401 EDST429 EDMA412 EDAC408 EDST401 EDAC314 Numeracy in the Early Years Recreation and Outdoor in the Primary School Creativity and Imagination in Teacher as Art Maker Number Development in Middle School Mathematics Computers in Physical - Specialisation Children at Risk Music The Learning Space Criticism, Aesthetics and Context in Art Educating for the 21st Century Middle School Maths: Geometry and Measurement School and Community Educating for a Sustainable Future Positive Behaviour Approaches Semester 1 Semester 1 Online Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Professional Term 1 Professional Term 5 Semester 2 Semester 2 Online Semester 2 Semester 2 Pre-req: EDMA202/EDMA262 Pre-req : EDPH306/EDPH366 Available to 3rd and 4th Year students only 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 May Jan 11, Jan 12, Jan 14 & Jan June 26 June, 7 July & 8 July Semester 2 Intensive - Dates TBC Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2 13 Aug, 3 Sept, 4 Sept, 16 Oct Weekend Intensive-dates TBC Semester 2 July 23 & 24, August 6 & 7 Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 7

8 TBC EDLA413 EDLA430 EDTS421 Children's Rights in Primary TESOL Techniques Cross- Curricula Uses of Children's Literature Reflective Classroom Research Multi-mode Semester 2 Online Semester 1 Online Semester 1 Online Semester 2 Available to 3rd and 4th Year students only Brisbane Professional Term 1, 2016 Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details EDMA412 CT1002L Geometry and Measurements in the Middle School (unit belongs to the Middle School Mathematics suite) The Christian Faith (Lutheran Strand Religious ) Professional Term 2, 2016 Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details EDRE101 Religious 1 Nil Semester 1, 2016 Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details Nil Nil mode January 2016 mode January & February 2016 mode 1-5 & 8 February 2016 EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination in Nil Online mode EDFD470 Managing Challenging Behaviours Nil mode EDLA413 TESOL Techniques Nil Online mode Professional Term 5, 2016 Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details EDMA413 BS1003L Statistics and Probability in the Middle School (unit belongs to the Middle School Mathematics suite) Exploring the Bible (Lutheran Strand Religious ) EDRE102 Religious 2 Nil Semester 2, 2016 Unit Code Unit Name Pre-requisites Details Nil Nil mode July 2016 mode July 2016 mode 3 8 July 2016 EDAC314 Positive Behaviour Approaches Nil mode EDFD459 The Learning Space Nil Online mode EDST411 Teaching with Information Technology Nil Online mode Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 8

9 Canberra OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERM 1 EDST102 Computers in Intensive dates 18 January to Thursday 21 January 2016 OFFERED SEMESTER 1 EDPH307 Personal Development, Health and Physical 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 1 THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament Canberra OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERM 6 EDRE102 Religious 2 OFFERED SEMESTER 2 SWTP109 Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Work THCT100 What Christians Believe (National Multimode) THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (National Multimode) Ballarat OFFERED SEMESTER 1 Unit Code EDLA243 EDIE441 Unit Title Children's Literature for Literacy Students with Disability: Diagnosis and Intervention Location Delivery Ballarat - Ballarat - Other Information (Dates and/or Prerequisites/Corequisites) Specialisation Unit For 1st Year Bachelor of (Primary) students ONLY Trish Young EDAR424 Visual Arts Ballarat - Gillian Schroeter EDDR403 Dance/Drama Ballarat - Gillian Schroeter EDPH104 Physical 1 Ballarat - Trish Young EDFD460 Creativity and Imagination Online in EDLA413 TESOL Techniques Online Available to 3rd and 4th Year students only EDLA430 Cross-Curricula Uses of Online Children's Literature EDMA411 Number Development in Middle School Mathematics Melbourne - Intensive Jill Brown Dates: 12Mar, 09Apr, 10Apr & 14May OFFERED SEMESTER 2 Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery EDLA244 Literacy in the Early Ballarat - Years EDIE442 Differentiating Literacy Ballarat - Other Information (Dates and/or Prerequisites/Corequisites) Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 9

10 Instruction EDAR424 Visual Arts Ballarat - Gillian Schroeter EDDR403 Dance/Drama Ballarat - 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 EDST401 EDST429 EDTS421 Educating for a Sustainable Future Educating for the 21st Century Reflective Classroom Research Melbourne - Intensive Melbourne - Intensive Online Jill Brown Dates: 13Aug, 03Sep, 04Sep & 16Oct Dates: To be confirmed Dates: To be confirmed OFFERED PROFESSIONAL TERMS Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Other Information (Dates and/or Prerequisites/Corequisites) EDLA403 Children and Literature Melbourne Professional Term 1 Dates: 25Jan, 27Jan, 02Feb & 04Feb EDMA401 Active Learning in Mathematics Melbourne Professional Term 1 Dates: 25Jan, 27Jan, 28Jan, 02Feb & 03Feb EDST102 Computers in Melbourne - Intensive Professional Term 1 Dates: 11Jan, 12Jan, 14Jan, & 15Jan EDPH104 Physical - 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 Handbook 2. 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 Bachelor of (Primary)(Fourth Year Upgrade) Course Rules Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 10

11 Bachelor of (Secondary) (Fourth Year Upgrade) Course Specific Advice Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors are available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You can telephone, or contact them in person to make an appointment. Bachelor of (Primary) Fourth Year Upgrade ONLINE: Course Coordinator: Dr Donna Gronn Course Administrator: Postgraduate Studies (Continuing students) Bachelor of (Primary and Secondary) Fourth Year Upgrade (Strathfield): Course Administrator: School of (NSW) 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 Centre 3. The Administration & Enrolment 4 webpage also has useful information to help you in managing your studies Information last updated on 25 November 2015 Page 11