Program handbook
Description
As a teacher of technology subjects, you will help students to apply skills and knowledge to real life situations. Students design, make, and evaluate products and systems. Students learn about innovation, a range of technological applications, and the impact of technology on society and more generally on the environment. There are two pathways to choose from :
(1) Design Technologies (DT) Teaching Specialisation: Design & Technology / Industrial Technology with a second teaching area in Food Technology OR Textiles Technology OR Engineering Technology.
(2) Computing Technology (CT) Teaching Specialisation: Computing Technology: Information Systems with a second teaching area in Software Design.
In addition to these areas, graduates of this program also will be qualified to teach the Year 7-8 Technology Mandatory syllabus.
The Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle aims to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for a successful career in teaching. Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as 7-12 (Secondary) teachers in New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors. The program aims to develop inspirational teachers who can act professionally, ethically, and effectively in their schools; insightful scholars who can engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice; and innovative leaders who can play a constructive role in public discourse on education and other aspects of Australian society.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Inspirational teachers who act professionally, ethically, and effectively
- Insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education
- Innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 24, 2024 10:45 pm |
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| Program code | 12373 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree |
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| Selection Rank | This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available. |
| Term type | Semesters |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Professional experience courses are scheduled to give students the opportunity to link theory with practice. Students start the first professional experience placement by observing the teacher and working with small groups in the classroom. This is followed by initial experiences in teaching the full class under the direct supervision of the teacher. Students build on their teaching competencies during the 90 days of placement throughout the program, by the time of graduation they have developed the classroom skills and the professional aptitudes of a competent teacher. Some placements overlap with university vacations, so students should check the professional experience dates before booking travel. See Professional Experience Unit
Post-admission requirements
Anaphylaxis Training
Anaphylaxis Training
Child Protection Awareness Training
Child Protection Awareness Training
Working With Children Check
Students must obtain a Working with Children Check.
Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress
In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.
EDUC2196 - Quality Teaching and Student Learning 7-12
EDUC3196 - Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity 7-12
EDUC4196 - Quality Teaching and Professional Practice 7-12
Professional recognition
New South Wales Education Standards Authority
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
320 units
Program duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
Program requirements
The program requires the successful completion of a total of (but not more than) 320 units, that are normally offered as 40 units per semester for eight semesters.
Students are required to successfully complete 180 units of Core courses.
Students elect to complete either the Design Technologies, or Computing Technologies program structure.
Design Technologies Program Structure
- Compulsory courses - 90 units (Ungraded Honours pathway) or 100 units (Graded Honours pathway)
- Minor courses chosen from the course list - 40 units
- Electives – 10 units (Ungraded Honours pathway only).
Computing Technologies Program Structure
- Compulsory courses - 90 units (Ungraded Honours pathway) or 110 units (Graded Honours pathway)
- Computing courses chosen from the course list – 40 units (Ungraded Honours pathway) or 30 units (Graded Honours pathway)
- Electives – 10 units (Ungraded Honours pathway only).
Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000) with no more than 120 units at the 1000 level.
Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 320 units.
Students who choose Engineering Technology as a Design Technologies Minor must have completed Band 4 or 5 HSC Mathematics or equivalent. If students haven't done so, they are strongly advised to undertake MATH1002 as an elective before attempting any engineering course.
The Graded Honours pathway is available only to those students who meet and maintain the eligible requirements. Students must apply and have permission from the school to complete this pathway.
Additional documents
- 2015 - Program Plan - Computing Technologies Major 606.9 KB Use the correct Program Plan to map your program
- 2015 - Program Plan - Design Technologies Major 614.1 KB Use the correct Program Plan to map your program
- 2016 - Semester 1 Program Plan - Computing Technologies Major (Callaghan) 607.5 KB Use the correct Program Plan to map your program
- 2017 & 2016 - Semester 1 Program Plan - Design Technologies Major 425.5 KB Use the correct Program Plan to map your program
- 2017 & 2016 - Semester 2 Program Plan - Computing Technologies Major - Graded Honours 727.3 KB
- 2017 & 2016 - Semester 2 Program Plan - Computing Technologies Major - Ungraded Honours 728.1 KB
- 2017 & 2016 - Semester 2 Program Plan - Design Technologies Major - Graded Honours 421.2 KB
- 2017 & 2016 - Semester 2 Program Plan - Design Technologies Major - Ungraded Honours 200.0 KB
- 2017 - Program Plan - Computing Technologies Major 621.6 KB
- Transition Arrangements for Design Technologies Major for implementation in 2019 onwards 731.9 KB
- Transition Arrangements for pre-2017 Computing Technologies Major Students 97.9 KB
Transition arrangements
2023 Program Revisions
This program was revised for implementation in Semester 1, 2023.
Core courses in the Computing Technologies major and Design Technologies major, Graded Honours streams have been revised, EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 have been replaced with EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B. If you have already completed EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 you do not need to complete EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B.
Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.
Program Revisions 2021
The program was revised for implementation in Semester 1 2021.
Course replacements are listed below. Continuing students in the program who have not yet successfully completed the pre-2021 course/s will now be required to complete the replacement Core course.
Core Courses:
- EDUC2103 Schooling, Identity and Society has been replaced with EDUC1103 Schooling, Identity and Society.
- Students who have not completed EDUC3245 Specialist Studies in Technology 3 must complete an additional 10 units of electives.
- EDUC4940 Research and Critique has been replaced with EDUC4955 Education Honours I: Introduction to Education Research.
- EDUC4990 Honours III: Thesis and Project (20 units) has been replaced with EDUC4975 Honours III – Thesis A and EDUC4985 Honours IV – Thesis B.
The following course replacements have been made in the Directed list. Courses completed prior to 2021 will count towards the Directed course requirements.
Computing Technologies:
- CMNS1230 replaced with CMNS1240
Design Technologies: Engineering Technology:
- MECH2250 replaced with MECH1750
Program Revisions 2020
The Computing Technologies Major was revised for 2020 onwards: INFT3007 replaced with COMP3350 Advanced Database. Students undertaking the Computing Technologies major and ungraded Honours pathway who have not already completed INFT3007 must complete COMP3350.
This program was revised in 2019, and amendments were made to the Design Technologies Major for implementation in 2019 onwards:
- DESN1001 replaces ARBE1500: Introduction to Design Practice.
- DESN1002 replaces ARBE1501: Project Development.
- DESN2003 replaces ARBE2500: Furniture, Form and Function.
- DESN2004 replaces ARBE2505: Sustainable Design.
- EDUC3506 replaces ARBE3506: Design Development and Management.
- EDUC3507 replaces ARBE3507: Project Design and Development.
- ENGG1500 replaces ARBE3503: Form, Function and the Human Interface.
Program Revisions 2017
For students who commenced the program prior to 2017, please refer to the 2017 Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours) Transiton Arrangements.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Electives
Complete 10 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 10 units |
Honours
All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for ungraded Honours. High performing students may be eligible to undertake the Graded Honours stream. Students admitted to the graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 30 units of research courses. The criteria for the determination of class of Honours are detailed in the Bachelor Honours Policy [000990] located in the University Policy Library. See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
International applicants intending to seek accreditation to teach should seek clarification of accreditation requirements with their proposed/intended employment authority prior to undertaking the program. Responsibility for clarification of suitability of undergraduate qualifications for employment with an employing authority rests with the applicant.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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