Welcome to the Bachelor of Education Secondary FACULTY

Welcome to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Program Information Session | Semester 2, 2019

Acknowledgement of Country

Program Convenor Dr Narelle Eather Email: Narelle. Eather@newcastle. edu. au Phone: (02) 4921 6232 Office Location: HPE 310 Photo goes here The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans.

Deputy Program Convenor Dr Adam Lloyd (Science, Mathematics, Technology) Email: Adam. Lloyd@newcastle. edu. au Phone: 4985 4253 Office location: HA 99 Photo goes here The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

Deputy Program Convenor Dr Nick Riley (Health & Physical Education) Email: Nicholas. Riley@newcastle. edu. au Phone: 4985 4254 Office location: HPE 311 Photo goes here The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

Deputy Program Convenor Dr Heather Sharp (Humanities & Visual Arts) Email: Heather Sharp@newcastle. edu. au Phone: 4921 8700 Office location: HA 121 Photo goes here The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

Deputy Program Convenor Dr Rachel Burke (Humanities & Visual Arts) Email: Rachel. Burke@newcastle. edu. au Phone: 4921 6707 Office location: HA 79 Photo goes here The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

Course Coordinator A Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades.

Program Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. For more info visit newcastle. edu. au/askuon or email Program. Advice@newcastle. edu. au Callaghan Melinda Brooks (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) Phone: (02) 4921 8993 Kath Pearce (Mondays & Thursdays) Phone: (02) 491 38079 Patricia Duggan (Fridays) Phone: (02) 4921 7922 Ourimbah Belinda Lake (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) Phone: (02) 434 94598

Are you studying maths as one of your Teaching Areas? You may need to sit a maths placement test. Test sessions will be held in Orientation Week and the first two weeks of semester. For details visit ASKUON - How can I access a Math Placement Test (MPT) to check my mathematics knowledge is adequate for my program? If you completed HSC mathematics with a Band 5 or higher in the past two years you don’t need to sit the test. It is important to note that all students must register through the Career Hub to book in for a Maths Placement Test.

Maths Placement Test (MPT) dates Wednesday 24 July 12 pm – 1 pm Room: EXSA 201 Students must register through the Career Hub to book in for a Maths Placement Test Visit newcastle. edu. au/askuon for the full MPT schedule Additional sessions will be available in the first week of semester. Wednesday 31 July 1 pm – 2 pm Room: EXSA 201

Semester Study Load Full-time study = Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester Part-time study = Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

Terminology Core Courses = compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program First Teaching Area (Major) = A major is a combination of related courses which gives you an area of specialisation within your Program. In the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) the major is your first teaching area. Additional Teaching Area = In the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) you have the option of selecting additional teaching areas. Depending upon the First Teaching Area (major) that you choose, you will be able to select up to three additional teaching areas. Teaching areas are the subjects that you will be accredited to teach in a secondary school upon completion of the program.

First Teaching Areas (Majors) • • Aboriginal Studies Ancient History Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computing Information Systems and Software Design and Technology Drama • • Earth and Environmental Science Economics • • • Geography German Health and Physical Education Japanese Mathematics Modern History Physics Society and Culture Visual Arts

Additional Teaching Areas Additional teaching areas are available in the above majors with the exception of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Information Systems and Software Design, Design and Technology, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, and Visual Arts. Additional teaching area options are available in: • Chinese • Food Technology • Industrial Technology Engineering • Industrial Technology Graphics & Multimedia • Information Processes and Technology • Investigating Science • Legal Studies • Software Design and Development • Studies of Religion • Special Education • TESOL • Textiles and Design Extended Studies are available in: • Health and Physical Education • Mathematics • Visual Arts

Terminology Lecture = Large group session (1 -2 hours) where key content and ideas are introduced, delivered to you by a single lecturer. In these sessions you will be prompted to develop an awareness of larger social issues. Tutorial = A class conducted in smaller groups where your tutor can explain aspects of the lecture and discuss study topics. You will have the chance to ask questions, get personalised assistance and participate in activities. Personal Study/Independent Learning = For every 10 unit course, it is expected that you would undertake up to 10 hours study per week. This includes time spent on assignments, exam preparation, in PASS sessions, as well as regular week to week review and study.

What to bring on your first day • • • Laptop or tablet Pen and notepad Any program specific equipment (eg, art supplies, stethoscope, lab coat)

What you will need in this program Examples include: • Lab coat and safety boots (and tips on the cheapest retailers) • • Placement uniforms (include costs) • Art supplies Specialist software (include cost and how to download)

UONline (Blackboard) uonline. newcastle. edu. au There is an online Blackboard site for all students in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Each course has a Blackboard page. Course outlines, study materials and assessments can be accessed here. Visit this site regularly to check on program information, updates, program key contacts and help with your studies. All communication from Blackboard, teaching staff, programs & timetabling is via your UON email. Be sure to check it

UONCapture uonline. newcastle. edu. au UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources. Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONline and visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

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Degree Structure • The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is made up of 330 units. • Most courses are worth 10 units. • The usual full time load is 4 courses (40 units) per semester. First Teaching Area, Additional Teaching Areas and Electives 180 units CORE (Including Professional Placement) 150 units

Program Plan A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

How to access your program plan Log into my. UON Click the My Details tile See your Program Plan under Program Information

Placement Requirements IN ORDER TO UNDERTAKE YOUR TEACHING PLACEMENTS IN NSW, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • Have undergone a NSW Working with Children Check – Individual and received a NSW Working with Children Clearance number from the NSW Government, Office of the Children’s Guardian; • Completed the online Child Protection Awareness e-training and obtained the automated certificate; • Completed the online Anaphylaxis e-training and obtained the automated certificate; and • Recorded your completion of the above steps on the SONIA placement system. Please note: you must be enrolled in your EDUC first year courses to be able to access SONIA. Please refer to the Professional Experience Unit website for detailed information: newcastle. edu. au/professional-experience-unit

Teaching Placements Students will undertake three teaching placements in their program: EDUC 2196 First Placement in a local (within 2 hours from university) school. EDUC 3196 Second Placement undertaken Out-of-Area (at least 2 hours away), or in an approved school setting. Students have the opportunity to complete this placement overseas. EDUC 4197 Final 10 week Internship in NSW setting (majority are in a local setting). You will not be able to attend on campus in the semester you complete this course- best to look for online Electives, or take courses in Summer/Winter terms so you have no other commitments when on Internship.

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 1 Completed HSC and obtained three Band 5 s with 1 in English You have met the admission requirement. Nothing further is required.

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 2 For students who don't have HSC Band 5 s If you successfully complete your first year (80 units) in the program, you are deemed to have met the HSC Band 5 requirements. Once you have completed all the non-academic admission requirements you can then continue straight into the second year of the program. If you're studying part-time, you can take a couple of years to get the full first year (80 units) completed and then continue onto the second year courses. The maximum time allowed to complete the program is 10 years.

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 3 For students who have 2 or more HSC Band 5 s without a Band 5 result in English Two options available: 1. Successful completion of ENGL 1090 Critical Reading and Writing (10 units) will be comparable to achieving the HSC band 5 in English. 2. Successfully complete 80 units in the program

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 4 Completed NEWSTEP in 2017 or 2018 Successful completion of 80 units of study in Newstep; with the completion of the following courses with a credit grade (or higher): 1. EPHUMA 123 Academic Literacies 2 (Core); and 2. ANY 2 other approved Newstep courses with a credit grade or higher.

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 5 Completed Open Foundation in 2017 or 2018 • Successful completion of 40 units of study in Open foundation study in any discipline area with a credit grade (or higher); and • Successful completion of 40 units of undergraduate study within the relevant undergraduate teacher education program.

Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 6 Completed Yapug in 2017 or 2018 Successful completion of 80 units of study in Yapug; with the completion of the following courses with a credit grade (or higher): • English - Both EPHUMA 112/EPABOR 112 Aboriginal Tertiary Foundation Studies 1 and EPHUMA 124/EPABOR 124 Aboriginal Tertiary Foundation Studies 2; AND • ANY 2 other approved Yapug courses with a credit grade or higher.

How to manage your assessment schedule • • Use a diary • Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments • • Apps to help you plan, for example, My Study Life Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central) Whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Ourimbah PASS Sessions: EDUC 1103 ENGL 1650 HIST 1001 SOCA 1020 SENG 1050 BIOL 1002 CHEM 1120 MATH 1900 PSYC 1020 STAT 1070

Are you eligible for credit? • If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit. • For advice, talk to your Program Advisor Credit information for current students

Reflections from an alumnus or alumna

FAQ’S Can I enrol part-time? Yes, you can, but you need to be aware that there is a maximum completion time of 10 years. All students must complete their program within this time frame. It is advised that you complete 20 units per semester to ensure that you will stay on schedule. Please seek advice from Program Convenor/program Advisor before dropping courses or changing to part-time. What if I need to take a semester off? Students can apply for this in their my. Hub portal, called a Leave of Absence. You can receive up to 12 months (2 Semesters) leave without additional approval. What if I have personal circumstances such as illness that means I can’t submit my assignments on time? Students can apply online for Adverse Circumstances through My. UON. Can I change my enrolment in the first few weeks of semester? Yes, you can add any new courses to your enrolment up until the end of the 2 nd week of semester. You can drop any courses in my. Hub by the HECS census date which is: - Census Date: Friday Week 4 – 23 rd August

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What to expect in your first semester tips from a current student • • • For example: • You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence • Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it Assignments will be due in weeks X, X, and X Are there formal exams? Some things might be confronting (e. g. in Social Work or some Health and Medicine programs)

Checklist for first day at uni • • • Have you: • • • Know where your rooms are located? Organised a student card? Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch? Downloaded the myuon app? Bought plenty of insect repellent?

All the best for next week ‘Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point, you will. ’ Venus Williams

Are there any questions?

What’s On Next: Meet your Program Convenor and ask questions 12. 30 pm – 2 pm Lunch and Entertainment: Quad Other Orientation activities: Library Tours and Workshops Math Placement Test (MPT) sessions: Wednesday 24 July 12 pm – 1 pm Room: EXSA 201 Students must register through the Career Hub to book in for a Maths Placement Test Visit newcastle. edu. au/askuon for the full MPT schedule Additional sessions will be available in the first week of semester. Wednesday 31 July 1 pm – 2 pm Room: EXSA 201