StudyQA — Bachelor: Business and Teaching — University of New England (Page 118)

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Description

Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society.

The degree will give students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become a successful secondary teacher. Students are encouraged to be independent learners who are able to adapt efficiently and constructively to meet the changes which occur in the teaching profession.

Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines, under the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership framework for teacher registration. It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).

Career Opportunities

Secondary teacher; Music teacher

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee

EUR 13440 Year (National)
EUR 13440 Year (International)

Start date February,June 2015 Credits 192
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of teaching aims to provide candidates with:

(i) a professional qualification that meets the well accepted requirements for secondary initial teacher education in Australia, including the accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership; and

(ii) UNE Graduate Attributes:

- knowledge of discipline;
- communication skills;
- global perspective;
- information literacy;
- life-long learning;
- problem solving;
- social responsibility; and
- team work.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

satisfy the seven elements prescribed by the Australian institute for Teaching and School Leadership:

know their students and how students learn;

know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;

plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;

create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;

assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;

continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and

continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline

Knowledge of discipline is taught in units completed in the non education component as well as the pedagogy of teaching. It is assessed through face-to-face and/or online activities and assessment tasks. It is practised through professional experience in secondary school settings.

Communication Skills

Communication skills are an integral part of teaching and learning. They are taught, assessed and practised through professional experience in a variety of settings and assessment tasks, including online activities.

Global Perspectives

This attribute is specifically taught and assessed in education units that have a more global focus or require planning and programming related to diverse cultures.

Information Literacy

Information literacy is specifically taught in the core ICT unit in education and is also an integral part of some units in the education component. It is assessed and practised via the online Learning Management System, eSubmission of word processed assignments, online quizzes. Some assignments also require particular information literacy skills.

Life-Long Learning

Teaching is a profession that is characterised by change and lifelong learning. In this course students will be taught a number of attributes that reflect a lifelong approach to education and music.

Problem Solving

Problem solving is taught throughout the degree via an emphasis on the development of reflective practice. Students practise problem solving in assessment tasks in education that require application of their learning in a variety of practical and professional contexts.

Social Responsibility

There are units throughout the degree that have a specific focus on social responsibility. There is an emphasis for students to take responsibility for others and to understand that personal beliefs and actions impinge on others.

Team Work

Students work in cooperative groups, either face-to-face or online, in many education units. Some units in education have collaborative assignments. In this degree students come to learn that team work instills an understanding of personal accountability.

Requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy) and:

(a) shall have achieved a level acceptable to the Head of Music in Music 1 or Music 2 in the NSW Higher School Certificate or an equivalent examination approved by the school for this purpose or shall pass a department entrance test within six months prior to the date of enrolment; and

(b) shall have on admission to the degree a performing standard equivalent to Grade 6 of the Australian Music Examinations Board; and

English Language Proficiency

At least one of the following criteria must be met:

A1. English is the applicant's first language; or

A2. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or

A3. Satisfactory completion, not more than five years prior to the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least four years of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in an institution in which English is the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed, resulting in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award or an award recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or

A4. (a) An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least a minimum overall score of 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing; or

(b) A Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT) result of Band A in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing; or

(c) An International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Band 4 Literacy Requirements

Candidates must also demonstrate the equivalent of NSW HSC Band 4 Standard English or English as a Second Language. Candidates who cannot demonstrate this level of attainment will be required to apply for admission into the Teacher Education Enabling Course and complete ENGL001. Candidates may, with approval of the Course Coordinator, be concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching and the Teacher Education Enabling Course, subject to meeting the Progress and Conduct rules.

All students must complete a compulsory audition to enter the course. Information on the audition can be obtained from the website http://www.une.edu.au/music/audition.php

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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✔️ Flexible study schedule
✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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