Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching
Course Code | 4400 |
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CRICOS Code | 057315K |
Course duration / Study mode | Course duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Location | Avondale Campus - Lake Macquarie |
Fee Support | Commonwealth Supported Places* |
About
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (BSc/BTch) course is for those wanting to teach in Christian, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. Avondale's BSc/BTch is a highly practical degree that is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in secondary science and mathematics teaching.
This course is designed to be specific for teaching areas and electives from within the Science related teaching fields.
At Avondale you are given the opportunity to complete one of your professional teaching experiences in a developing country. In the past this has taken teams of Avondale students to Cambodia, India, Nepal and The Kingdom of Tonga.
If you want to combine your love for Science and Mathematics you can choose from the following Science related teaching areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Physics
- Physics
- Science
You can graduate with the ability to teach in two Science related teaching areas by completing a double major or major and minor selected from the above list.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching course, graduates will be able to:
- synthesise their personal and professional beliefs into a worldview that enables them to be effective and ethical teacher in Christian and other schools;
- create quality-learning experiences for a diverse range of students;
- construct academically rigorous, developmentally appropriate and socially equitable curricula in their discipline areas;
- apply principles of assessment, feedback and reporting to students, parents and other stakeholders;
- create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments;
- engage within their professional arena to understand current trends in their discipline area and in education both in Australia and internationally;
- embed the general capabilities of the Australian curriculum in their teaching (literacy and numeracy, information and communication technologies, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical and cultural understanding);
- promote personal wellbeing practices as described by positive psychology and lifestyle medicine;
- create knowledge through research in an educational context;
- contribute to their community through service.
Career Opportunities
BSc/BTch graduates leave with the skills and potential to gain employment as a:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Secondary Science Teacher
- Tutor
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching, you must qualify for admission. General admission is based on your academic background. There are also specific admissions requirements for this course.
GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA
General admission requirements are met by any of the following:- Applicants with higher education study
- Successful completion of at least one (1) semester (typically four (4) subjects) of a higher education degree/diploma; or
- Successful completion of a bridging or enabling course, or other recognised tertiary preparation course; or
- Successful completion of the first one (1) or two (2) semesters of the Diploma of General Studies
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
- Applicants with work and life experience
- Appropriate scores in both the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Writing Assessment (TOWA); or
- An appropriate score in both the Multiple Choice and the Written English Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
- Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
- ATAR of 63.00*; or
- OP of 15 or less; or
- Satisfactory completion of Year 13 with NCEA Level 3 results, identifying University Entrance attainment; or
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; or
- Overseas secondary qualifications considered equivalent to Australian studies, as stated in the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy
*After adjustment factors have been applied
SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA
Most disciplines do not have specific admission requirements. Those that do are:- Completed Personal Statement for Initial Teaching Training
- Chemistry: Recent HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) or recommendation from the School of Science and Mathematics and HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) or recommendation from the School of Science and Mathematics.
- Mathematics: Recent HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (or equivalent) or recommendation from the School of Science and Mathematics.
- Physics: Recent HSC Physics (or equivalent) or recommendation from the School of Science and Mathematics and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (or equivalent) or recommendation from the School of Science and Mathematics.
POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Working with children check(s)
- Child protection awareness training
- ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training
- National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE)
- Fitness for Teaching
For more information, visit the post-admission requirements for teacher education students.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Overseas applicants will have their entry qualifications assessed in accordance with the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy as well as the International Students PolicyENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate proficiency in English, as stated in the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses PolicyCourse Structure
The BSc/BTch is composed of 32 units (192 credit points) of study over eight semesters, combining studies in science and mathematics with studies in education. The BSc strand contributes 96 credit points and the BTch strand contributes 96 credit points to the combined degree. All units are worth six credit points (unless otherwise specified).
TEACHING FIELDS
The following major and minor teaching fields are available in the BSc/BTch degree:
Majors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Physics
- Physics
- Science
Minors
- Food Technology
- Geography
- Mathematics
As the major teaching fields are normally comprised of only 6 units, it is possible to complete double majors within the BSc/BTch.
The BSc/BTch course is designed to successfully prepare Secondary teachers in the Science related teaching fields. It consists of thirty-two 6 credit point units (192 credit points) studied over eight semesters full-time or the equivalent part-time. A full year of discipline units is completed prior to the first scheduled professional teaching experience in compliance with GTIL 1.1 . The course composition is set out below.
Title of Course of Study: Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (BSc/BTch)
Course structure:
The course structure is based on eight semesters (each of 13 weeks in duration), with four units normally taught in each semester. The course is comprised of:
- 16 Education Units (12 Core Education Units + 4 Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies Units)
- 16 Discipline Units (This can be completed in different ways and is shown below)
Secondary Students within the BSc/BTch normally complete their discipline units as shown below:
Double Major
6 x Units to make up a major in one area of study
6 x Units to make up a major in another area of study
2 x Science Elective Units (depending on combination of major and minor chosen)
1 x Core Mathematics Unit (Students doing a Mathematics major or minor replace this core with a third elective)
1 x Core Discipline Unit
Major and Minor
8 x Units to make up a major in one area of study
4 x Units to make up a minor in a second area of study
2 x Science Elective Units (depending on combination of major and minor chosen)
1 x Core Mathematics Unit (Students doing a Mathematics major or minor replace this core with a third elective)
1 x Core Discipline Unit
Unit Sequence - Even Year Commencement
Year |
Semester |
Suggested Units |
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1 |
1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
WHPE10101 Foundations of Wellbeing |
EDUC13101 Developing Your Core Competencies |
2 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC10101 Developing Literacy & Numeracy for Teachers |
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2 |
1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC23100 Introduction to Teaching |
EDUC25103 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Planning & Assessment |
Professional Teaching Experience I (July - 15 days) |
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2 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC20100 Exploring a Christian Worldview |
EDUC20101 Relationships & Development |
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3 |
Professional Teaching Experience II (February - 10 days) |
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1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC25104 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - ICT & Learning |
EDUC23101 Managing the Secondary Classroom |
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Professional Teaching Experience III (July - 15 days) |
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2 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC351xx Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - __________ |
EDUC351xx Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - __________ |
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4 |
Professional Teaching Experience IV (June - 10 days) |
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1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC33101 Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Schools |
EDUC30101 Professional Development: Preparation for the Workplace |
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Professional Teaching Experience IV Continued (July - 30 Days) |
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2 |
EDUC30102 Students with Special Education Needs |
EDUC30103 Multicultural & Indigenous Education |
EDUC30105 Exploring a Philosophy of Christian Education |
EDUC30104 Professional Development: Research & Pastoral Care |
Unit Sequence - Odd Year Commencement
Year |
Semester |
Suggested Units |
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1 |
1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
WHPE10101 Foundations of Wellbeing |
EDUC13101 Developing Your Core Competencies |
2 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC10101 Developing Literacy & Numeracy for Teachers |
|
2 |
1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC23100 Introduction to Teaching |
EDUC25103 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Planning & Assessment |
Professional Teaching Experience I (July - 15 days) |
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2 |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC351xx Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - __________ |
EDUC351xx Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - __________ |
EDUC20101 Relationships & Development |
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3 |
Professional Teaching Experience II (February - 10 days) |
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1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC25104 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - ICT & Learning |
EDUC23101 Managing the Secondary Classroom |
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Professional Teaching Experience III (July - 15 days) |
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2 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC20100 Exploring a Christian Worldview |
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4 |
Professional Teaching Experience IV (June - 10 days) |
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1 |
Discipline Unit |
Discipline Unit |
EDUC33101 Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Schools |
EDUC30101 Professional Development: Preparation for the Workplace |
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Professional Teaching Experience IV Continued (July - 30 Days) |
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2 |
EDUC30102 Students with Special Education Needs |
EDUC30103 Multicultural & Indigenous Education |
EDUC30105 Exploring a Philosophy of Christian Education |
EDUC30104 Professional Development: Research & Pastoral Care |
Secondary Teaching areas of study include:
Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Geography, Mathematics, Mathematics/Physics, Physics, Science.
Components and Descriptions
Core Education Units
These units cover a range of current educational topics designed to prepare pre-service teachers to successfully teach young people. These units involve a variety of topics including: Classroom Management; Relationships & Development; and Students with Special Education Needs.
Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies Units
These units provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to apply quality-teaching principles to specific teaching areas. Literacy education, classroom safety, curriculum development, ICT and teaching strategies are each dealt with specifically for normally two chosen teaching areas.
Secondary Major
Students complete six units in one area of study to complete a major. It is possible to complete two majors within the BSc/BTch.
Secondary Minor
Students complete four units in a second area of study to complete a minor. Minors from other degrees may be available, subject to timetable constraints and with the approval of the Course Convenor of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching and the Course Convenor of the Bachelor of Science.
Science Elective Units
Students are able to choose up to two 6 credit point units in the discipline of science as electives.
Core Mathematics Unit
Students complete a mathematics core unit to provide essential background knowledge for other science units. Students completing a Mathematics major or minor replace this core unit with a third elective.
Core Discipline Unit
All students complete Foundations of Wellbeing (WHPE10101).This unit is a core discipline unit for all Secondary students in a combined degree and provides students with a foundational understanding of holistic health.
Content of the Course of Study - All units are worth 6 Credit Points unless otherwise stated
Core Education Units
- EDUC10101 Developing Literacy and Numeracy for Teachers
- EDUC13101 Developing Your Core Competencies
- EDUC20100 Exploring a Christian Worldview
- EDUC20101 Relationships & Development
- EDUC23100 Introduction to Teaching
- EDUC23101 Managing the Secondary Classroom Environment
- EDUC30101 Professional Development: Preparation for the Workplace
- EDUC30102 Students with Special Education Needs
- EDUC30103 Multicultural and Indigenous Education
- EDUC30104 Professional Development: Research & Pastoral Care
- EDUC30105 Exploring a Philosophy of Christian Education
- EDUC33101 Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Schools
Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies Units
- EDUC25103 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Planning & Assessment
- EDUC25104 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – ICT & Learning
and normally at least two units from the following list covering their chosen teaching areas.
- EDUC35104 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Biology
- EDUC35105 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Chemistry
- EDUC35108 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Geography
- EDUC35112 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Mathematics
- EDUC35116 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Physics
- EDUC35118 Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies – Technologies I
Core Mathematics Unit
- MATH16000 Mathematics IA or MATH16400 General Mathematics
Core Discipline Unit
- WHPE10101 Foundations of Wellbeing
Biology Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35104 in addition to these units
- BIOL15000 Introductory Biology
- BIOL15100 The Diversity of Life
- BIOL26200 Ecology
- BIOL27300 Flora and Fauna of Australia
- BIOL30000 Human Physiology
- BIOL36500 Molecular Biology
Chemistry Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35105 in addition to these units
- CHEM16000 Chemistry IA
- CHEM16100 Chemistry IB
- CHEM21000 Organic Chemistry
- CHEM26000 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM32700 Organometallic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- CHEM39000 Research Project in Chemistry
Food Technology Major units
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35118 in addition to these units
- DTFN11100 Food, Nutrition and Health
- DTFN21100 Food Production Systems
- DTFN21200 Food Science and Innovation
- HPFH20100 Nutrition, Development and Performance
- DTFN31200 Food Product Design Project
and one of the following units:
- DTFN31100 Food Industry Experience (only for suitable students)
- HPFH36300 Social Nutrition and Health Promotion
Food Technology Minor units
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35118 in addition to these units
- DTFN11100 Food, Nutrition and Health
- DTFN21100 Food Production Systems
- DTFN21200 Food Science and Innovation
- HPFH20100 Nutrition, Development and Performance
Geography Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35108 in addition to these units
- GEOH11100 Responding to Global Issues
- GEOH12000 Environmental Issues
- GEOH31110 Cities and Urban Places
- GEOP33000 Biogeography
and two of the following units:
- GEOH21100 Globalisation and the Asia Pacific
- GEOH21110 NGOs and Ethics
- GEOP24000 Physical Geography
Geography Minor
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35108 in addition to these units
- GEOH11100 Responding to Global Issues
- GEOH12000 Environmental Issues
and two of the following units:
- GEOH21100 Globalisation and the Asia Pacific
- GEOH21110 NGOs and Ethics
- GEOP24000 Physical Geography
- GEOH31110 Cities and Urban Places
- GEOP33000 Biogeography
Mathematics Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35112 in addition to these units
- MATH16000 Mathematics IA
- MATH16100 Mathematics IB
- MATH26000 Calculus II
- MATH26100 Algebra II
- MATH36100 Algebra III
- MATH36400 Complex Analysis and Advanced Mathematical Methods
Mathematics Minor
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35112 in addition to these units
- MATH16000 Mathematics IA
- MATH16100 Mathematics IB
- MATH26000 Calculus II
- MATH26100 Algebra II
Mathematics/Physics Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104, EDUC35112 and EDUC35116 in addition to these units
- MATH16000 Mathematics IA
- MATH16100 Mathematics IB
- MATH26000 Calculus II
- MATH26100 Algebra II
- PHYS16000 Physics IA
- PHYS16100 Physics IB
- PHYS26100 From Quantum to Quark
- PHYS26400 Space Physics
Physics Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and EDUC35116 in addition to these units
- PHYS16000 Physics IA
- PHYS16100 Physics IB
- PHYS26100 From Quantum to Quark
- PHYS26400 Space Physics
- PHYS36100 Quantum Physics
- PHYS36300 Electronics Applications
Science Major
Students enrol in EDUC25103, EDUC25104 and Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Science in addition to these units
- PHYS16300 General Physics OR PHYS16000 Physics IA
- CHEM16300 General Chemistry OR CHEM16000 Chemistry IA
- BIOL15000 Introductory Biology OR BIOL15100 The Diversity of Lift
- GEOH12000 Environmental Issues
- A 200 level PHYS, CHEM, BIOL or GEOP coded unit
- A 300 level Ecology and interdisciplinary and applied science unit (See Science Strand Convenor for details)
To find out more about any of the units listed here, copy the unit code and then search for that unit here.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (BSc/BTch) is accreditated by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and Avondale's self-accrediting process. Avondale is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Registration and Self-Disclosure
At the completion of the course students must be accredited with the state professional teaching body before practising in the classroom. In NSW it is New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Professional Experience is a critical component of initial teacher education and offers pre-service teachers enrolled in teaching degrees, work-integrated learning opportunities as part of their professional development. Avondale’s Professional Experience program is based on a framework of high-quality Professional Experience in Australian schools in order to provide high-quality experiences that will equip pre-service teachers to face the challenges and diversity of classrooms. All mentor teachers for domestic Professional Experience placements are registered teachers at the Proficient level or higher of the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards.
Professional Experience placements occur regularly throughout all teaching degree programs at the times listed in the course structure. It is the student’s responsibility to be available at those times. Pre-service teachers may experience a range of school settings, including public and independent schools, and one rural/regional school. Each school placement offers pre-service teachers the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning to real-life situations.
Transport to and from placement schools and accommodation and related costs are the responsibility of the student.
In addition to the listed admission criteria, students will need the relevant Working With Children Check applicable to any Australian state in which they choose to complete a placement. A supervised overseas placement may be allowable for one placement other than the final placement.
Students also need to be able to demonstrate their fitness for teaching. This means they are able to:
- maintain satisfactory academic progression prior to professional experience placement;
- act in a way that demonstrates sound cognitive, mental, emotional and physical health, and be able to cope with the varying demands of classroom situations;
- demonstrate the ability to cope effectively with stressful situations;
- demonstrate the ability to maintain duty of care while on placement;
- relate to students in an age appropriate and professional manner;
- be able to model appropriate literacy and numeracy skills both in the classroom and beyond.
Students who cannot demonstrate their fitness for teaching will not be allowed to do school placements.
Note: If students become ineligible to visit schools for professional placement or are barred from attending at a school for any reason, they will not be able to complete this degree.
Where to get further information
Course Enquiries
Student Administration Services
Phone: +61 2 4980 2377Email: study@avondale.edu.au
Monday-Thursday, 9.00am-5pm
Friday, 9.00am-12.00noon
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for eligible students, see www.studyassist.gov.au.
View current information on tuition fees
Scholarships
There are scholarships available for those enrolled in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching.
Visit http://www.avondale.edu.au/future-students/finance/scholarships/#avondale_course
Testimonials
"Through placements I have been inspired by the impact we as teachers make on students and I've seen a different side to education. It has also given me a new confidence in who I am as I have been able to develop and mature as a person."
- Charlotte Lewis