Professional Graduate Diploma in Education Mathematics1
Graduate Diploma of
Education (Primary)
Program Handbook
School of Education
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Program Handbook
School of Education
Introduction
Welcome to the School of Education, University of Ballarat. We hope that you enjoy your time
while you are studying at University.
This handbook is to assist students enrolled in our programs; it is as up to date as we can make it
at the time of printing. It should be read in conjunction with the most recent University of Ballarat
handbook (www.ballarat.edu.au/student/handbooks) which contains University regulations
pertaining to programs offered by the University.
It is important that you are informed about your program and the University. Most information
sources are located on the University website. It is a good idea to be familiar with the content
available on these sites:
* School of Education: www.ballarat.edu.au/education
* Starting at UB: www.ballarat.edu.au/student/recruitment/survive
* University Library: www.ballarat.edu.au/library
* University Regulations www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/
* myStudent Centre: mysc.ballarat.edu.au
* Academic Calender: www.ballarat.edu.au/legal/acboard/Calendar/index.shtml
* Important Dates: www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml
I hope this handbook is of assistance to you as you move through the successive stages of your
program. If you have any queries, at any stage of your program, please do not hesitate to contact
your Course or Program Coordinator.
I wish you success with your studies.
Professor Lawrence Angus
Head of School
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Program:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Code:
TC4
CRICOS:
054542A
Locations:
MT HELEN
Coordinator:
Ms Pauline Rogers
Office:
T310
Telephone:
+61 3 5327 9349
Email:
p.rogers@ballarat.edu.au
Outline:
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) is a pre-service teacher education degree that can be completed in
one year. The program structure includes eight compulsory courses of education, two courses of professional
studies and a minimum of 45 days of primary school experience.
The year ahead will be an intensive learning experience aimed at preparing you to enter the teaching profession.
You will engage in a range of learning experiences that we hope will challenge and inspire you. We look forward
to working with you during the year.
Objectives:
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to become teachers at
the primary level. The program provides a balance of professional studies in applied learning and professional
experience.
After successfully completing this program, students should:
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be prepared to contribute to a wide range of learning communities;
to be able to build partnerships with learning professionals and communities;
be aware of the importance of regional communities, facilitate work with and in them, and reinforce the
University’s central roles in regional development;
have flexible capabilities, and hence employment opportunities;
have experienced learning technologies, and learning about associated pedagogies
Structure:
Term
Course
Progress
Units
1
EDGDP6002 (TC422) LEARNERS AND LEARNING
15
1
EDGDP6003 (TC461) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
15
1
EDGDP6004 (TC491) TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS
15
1
EDGDP6005 (TC437) SOCIAL EDUCATION & HUMANITIES PRIMARY CURRICULUM
15
1
EEGDP6101 (TX407) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1
15
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2
EDGDP6001 (TC411) LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES
15
2
EDGDP6006 (TC441) APPROACHES TO TEACHING IN THE ARTS
15
2
EDGDP6007 (TC451) DEVELOPING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
15
2
EDGDP6008 (TC477) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
15
2
EEGDP6102 (TX408) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2
15
Entry Requirements:
Applicants will have completed at least a three-year higher education degree or an approved equivalent. Anyone
who has outstanding courses / assessment from their undergraduate degree at the commencement of the
academic year is not eligible to commence the program.
Applicants should be able to produce evidence of a passing study score in VCE English Units 3 and 4 or be able
to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 in all 4 bands by completion of the program. Similarly, applicants should be able
to produce evidence of satisfactory completion of VCE Mathematics Units 1 & 2, not including Foundation
Mathematics or its equivalent.
Successful applicants are required to apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC) card before commencing
their program. A copy of the WWCC card must be supplied to the University prior to commencing Professional
Experience placements. Information regarding the WWCC can be found at: www.ballarat.edu.au/education ->
Forms -> Working With Children Check.
Application Information:
Regulations:
University Regulations:
Please refer to: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation
Exit Points:
150
Progress Rules:
Intervention Counselling:
Students that fail a course will be contacted via email and advised to contact their coordinator to seek
advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.
Exclusion / Suspension:
A student that fails in 50% or more of the courses in which they are enrolled, will be asked to show cause
why they should not be suspended from the program. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the
School Programs Committee the student may be suspend from the program for a period of up to 12
months.
A student that has not passed a course after two attempts may be suspended from the program for a period
of up to 12 months.
A student that fails a practicum may be suspended from the program for a period of up to 12 months.
Final Course Supplementary Assessment:
Students who receive an MF grade in a course administered by the Graduate School of Information
Technology and Mathematical Sciences in their final Semester may apply to the Program Coordinator
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within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that course is the only
outstanding course required to complete the degree. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.
Term Commendation:
Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the courses they study in
a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining courses in that teaching
period will receive a letter of commendation from their School.
Credit Rules:
All credits must be approved by the Credit Working Party
Disputes:
Any disputes will be resolved according to the regulations of the University of Ballarat. Students should
familiarise themselves with the formal dispute resolution procedures for the University.
Administration:
This program will be administered by the School of Education.
The Program Coordinator in the School of Education will deal with administrative matters realting to choice and
approval of courses, approval of credit transfers, variations to the normal sequence of courses, and general
coordinaton of the program.
Additional Information:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
As part of your Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program, you will spend a minimum of 45 days, away
from the University. We refer to these 45 days as the ‘Professional Experience’ component of your degree.
For the purposes of professional experience, you will be known as a ‘Pre-Service Teacher’ or PST. This might
sound a bit strange but it is how the Victorian Institute of Teaching describes PST teachers.
It is vital that you complete the minimum 45 professional experience days or you will not be able to register as a
teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to teach in primary schools. If you do not complete the total
number of days you will not meet the requirements of the program. Staff from the University organise the location
of your professional experience placements for you. You do have some opportunity to tell us where,
geographically, you would like to be placed but, as you will appreciate, with lots of PST’s to find placements for we
can’t guarantee that you will get your preference.The 45 days are divided into two block placements. One at the
end of Semester one, and the other at the end of Semester two. Each of these blocks has a number of
Thursdays, prior that also must be attended.
Exactly what you have to do when you are undertaking your professional experience will be clearly described to
you throughout your program. As you progress through your program, you will develop competence in all areas of
teaching. You will be supported in your professional experience placements by staff from the University who will
visit you and talk to you about any concerns you might have. Additionally, the mentor teacher that you are placed
with will also be aware of your learning needs.
Further information regarding professional experience including placement timetable, protocols and regulations
can be found on the following website https://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/education/experience/schools.shtml
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These placements will occur in different schools. This Professional Experience will be formally supervised by
your mentor teacher and a University mentor. The University mentor provides the communication link with the
University and the School. Dates for 2011 are as follows:
OBSERVATION DAYS
Four single Thursdays in May/June:- May 12, 19, 26 and June 2
Three single Thursdays in October/November:- October 20, 27 and November 3
BLOCK PLACEMENTS
Semester One: EEGDP6101
Friday 4 June - Friday 1 July - 20 days
Semester Two: EEGDP6102
Monday 7 November - Friday 2 December - 20 days
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General Information
WHAT IS MY STUDENT CENTRE
myStudent Centre is an online student administration system for the University of Ballarat. myStudent Centre can
be used to view and update your personal details such as your address and contact numbers, accept your
offer/s, enrol in classes, view your results and pay your student fees.
You can access my student centre by going to the following website: http://mysc.ballarat.edu.au
Instructions on how to complete various tasks on my student centre can be found on the following website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/mysupport
ENROLMENT
You are responsible for organising your own enrolment and your program of study.
The School of Education will provide you with information for enrolment from year to year, you must take
responsibility for planning your program. Messages will be sent to you on the University email system. It is
crucial that you read these email regularly. Ensure that your contact details are always current and correct.
Throughout your program you are required to:
1. Become familiar with the broad structure of the program.
2. Check all official records to ensure that they state: You are enrolled for the correct number of courses with the
specific course codes and in the correct semester. A full time load is usually four courses per semester.
CHANGING COURSES ('SWAP')
It is desirable that students make any changes to enrolment before the beginning of the semester.
In general, students may only change from one course to another in the first two weeks of semester in very
special circumstances.
You must discuss this with the Program Coordinator for approval. After you have received approval, changes to
the courses you are enrolled in can be made on my 'Student Centre' mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the
following on the left hand side of the screen: Self Service > Enrolment > Enrolment: Swap Classes.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE ('DROP')
There are two key dates to be aware of if you are considering withdrawing (dropping) from a course. The first is
the date when you can withdraw a course without attracting a cost. The second date is when you can withdraw
from a course without having the result recorded as a failure.
Deadlines for withdrawal without failure are advertised by Student Administration (you can also access the
important dates for 2011 on www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml.) As with changing courses, you should
discuss your decision with the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator for approval.
After approval has been received you can withdraw from courses on 'myStudent Centre' mysc.ballarat.edu.au by
clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen:
Self Service > Enrolment > Enrolment: Drop Classes.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
It is your responsibility to make and changes to your address or telephone numbers. This can be done on ‘my
Student Centre’ mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen:
Self Service>Campus Personal Information>Address.
PLEASE NOTE: If your contact details are incomplete or inaccurate, you may not receive important
communications from the University.
APPLYING FOR LEAVE
Enrolled students may apply for Leave from Studies (generally up to one year) by completing an ‘Application for
Leave From Studies’ form and discussing the matter with your Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator
before submitting the form.
Forms can be obtained from the following website www.ballarat.edu.au/student/forms.shtml and must be returned
to the School of Education Administration Office.
Students wishing to take leave from studies should apply as early as possible in the semester, to avoid having to
pay the student contribution amount. Students who apply after the relevant censes date may still be granted leave
from studies, however they will be required to pay the semester’s student contribution amount. You can access
information on important dates from the following website www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml.
WITHDRAWAL FROM ALL STUDIES
Students wishing to withdraw from the program should notify the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator as
soon as possible after the decision to withdraw has been made. Students are strongly advised to discuss any
such plans with the Program Coordinator before making the decision.
The
‘Withdrawal
from
All
Studies’
form
to
be
obtained
from
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/forms.shtml and must be returned to the School of Education Administration
Office.
CHANGE OF NAME
It is your responsibility to notify the administrative staff of any change of name by completing the ‘Change of
Address
or
Name’
form;
This
form
can
be
obtained
from
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/student/forms.shtml. Once completed, this must be returned to the Student Administration
with supporting documentation e.g. Marriage certificate.
STUDENT EMAIL
School of Education staff will make contact with you using your University email address. Be sure you check this
regularly to read messages from them and the University. This is your responsibility to read your emails
throughout your program of study as this is a main point of contact for communication. You email is your student
ID number followed by ‘@students.ballarat.edu.au’, for example: 30065872@students.ballarat.edu.au.
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COMMUNICATION WITH LECTURERS
It is important that you keep in contact with lecturers and mentors. In addition to lecturers of particular courses,
the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinators are available to you. If you are have any questions or concerns
about your studies please contact your individual lecturer, mentor or Program Coordinator who will be able to
assist you.
TELEPHONE CONTACT
To telephone staff, you can use two methods:
* Phone the University (03) 5327 9000 and ask to speak to the appropriate person, or
* Phone the staff member direct by dialling (03) 5327 ---- and the 4-digit extension number. Phone numbers are
listed on the School of Education webpage: www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml. If the staff member is not
in their office, you will get the answering machine on which you should leave your message and a phone number
if a return call is required.
EMAIL CONTACT
All staff can be contacted via email, the general format is ‘first initial’. ‘surname’@ballarat.edu.au. Contacts are
listed on the School of Education webpage: www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml.
IF YOU ARE ILL OR UNABLE TO ATTEND
It is common courtesy to let lecturers know if you are unable to attend a class (either during the week or on a
weekend), for whatever reason.
The lecturer must be notified of any absence from class longer than one week. Always obtain a Medical
Certificate from your doctor when you are ill. Medical Certificates can assist you in receiving an extension on
written work and may in fact be required.
Remember: contact the Program Coordinator and lecturers who teach that course when problems arise that may
interfere with your studies.
BOOKLISTS
A branch of Ballarat Books is located on the first floor of the Union building and is open from 9.00am - 4.30pm
Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 3.00pm Fridays.
Booklists will be available at the beginning of each Semester. Students receive a 10% discount on textbooks and
stationary (excluding Nett or sale items). Second-hand books are sourced through the Bookshop at the beginning
of each semester.
Email: bookshop@ballarat.edu.au
Phone: 5327 9468
Website: www.ballaratbooks.com.au
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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
You should receive a course description within the first two weeks of semester for each course in which you enrol.
This course description will specify the assessment tasks, test and/or examinations and the due dates of these.
While efforts are made to avoid having too many assessable tasks due on a particular date, there are always
heavy works periods in a semester you have the right to know when the tasks are required, but it is up to you to
organise your work program so that you can satisfy the assessment requirements.
ACADEMIC WRITING
Academic work is normally written in a formal style. This style of writing requires you to present your ideas in a
clear and logical manner, pay careful attention to grammar, punctuation and word usage, and observe any stylistic
conventions that may exist in your subject area.
Information regarding academic writing can be found in ‘The General Guide for the Presentation of Academic
Work’. The General Guide provides general advice on reaching acceptable standards of academic work at the
University of Ballarat, with particular emphasis on the academic referencing styles required in
undergraduate/postgraduate
study.
The
guide
can
be
found
on
the
following
website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/learning_support/generalguide/. This guide is also available for purchase from
the University Bookshop.
If you are having trouble with your academic writing Student Learning Support are available to help you identify
areas in need of improvement so you can enhance your academic work. They will assist with the presentation of
academic work, specialising in: Essay writing, note-taking, examination techniques, group work & presentation
skills, time management, avoiding plagiarism, referencing and effective reading. You can contact Student
Learning Support on 5327 9378.
APPLYING FOR EXTENSIONS
The granting of an extension is a matter for the discretion of the lecturer in charge of a course. Penalties for late
submission without prior approval of an extension are also matters for decision by the lecturer in charge of a
course. Applications for an extension must be made on the appropriate form (School of Education Assignment
Extension) at least 24 hours before a task or examination is due.
Extension forms are available from the Administration Office, School of Education or on the School of Education
website www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml.
COLLECTION OF ASSIGNMENTS
It is your responsibility to collect assessed work. Collection dates/locations will be stipulated by the lecturer.
Please note that assignments will only be kept for six months.
ACCESSING YOUR RESULTS
All results for each semester can be viewed on the publication date on ‘my Student Centre’
http://mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen: ‘Self Service >
Enrolment > View my Grades'
For details regarding Higher Education Assessment Categories please visit:
www.ballarat.edu.au/is/ict/cis/he_assessment/AssessmentCategories.pdf
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PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism occurs when a person uses the words, language or ideas of another person and presents them as
their own. Plagiarism is called cheating when students copy the work of other students and present it as their own.
There are two approaches to avoiding plagiarism:
1. Provide references when you use the work of others so that the reader clearly understands where the ideas
originated;
2. Produce the work yourself.
Plagiarism cannot be avoided by copying an author’s work or ideas and putting them in your own words. It is the
work and the ideas scholars seek to protect.
Thus even when you summarise an author’s ideas, you should reference your summary as an indirect quotation.
Ideas are your own when they are your own work. This means that you have done the research, generated the
ideas, organised the ideas, written them and revised them yourself. In researching, you may have gathered other
people’s ideas into your own work. Where the ideas are identifiable they should be acknowledged by references.
PLEASE NOTE: data, tables, formulas, figures and diagrams produced by others must also be acknowledged by
references.
SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK
It is your responsibility to ensure that assessable work reaches the lecturer concerned. You must arrange with the
lecturer the procedure for handing in written work. If you post it, use the Lecturer’s name and the address;
School of Education
University of Ballarat
Mt Helen Campus
PO Box 663
Ballarat 3353
It is a requirement that all assignments must be submitted to the lecturer double-sided. You must ensure that you
have irrefutable evidence of the date of posting and a photocopy of the work posted. In the event of missing work,
this evidence must be produced. Do not strain your own credibility or your relationship with the lecturer by failing
to do this! All assignments must have an assignment cover sheet attached to the front of your assignment. These
forms can be obtained from the School of Education office or from the School of Education website
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Statute 5.3 The Schedule Part 1 allows for applications for special consideration to be made on one of the
following grounds:
1. that the student's work at any time during the academic year has to a substantial degree been hampered by
illness or other cause;
2. that the student has been prevented by a serious or disabling illness or other significant cause from preparing
or presenting for all or part of a component of assessment; or
3. that the student was to a substantial degree adversely affected by illness or other cause during the
performance of a component of assessment. Refer to sub-section 5(1) of Statute 5.3 The Schedule Part 1.
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Students who are unwell or experiencing hardship on the day of an assessment or examination are expected to
submit the assessment or attend the examination. If a student is unable to submit an assessment or attend an
examination (and could not request a deferment as they had no prior warning of this inability before the date of
the assessment) then a student can make application for special consideration. However, if the University
believes that the reasons given by the student should not have prevented the student submitting an assessment
or attending an examination, the application may be rejected and the student will fail the assessment.
Students who are unwell or experiencing hardship on the day of an assessment or examination and who submit
the assessment or attend the examination can request assessors take into consideration their illness or hardship
when assessing the assessment by making application for Special Consideration.
You will be informed via a letter of the outcome and conditions of your application. More information and the
application
for
special
consideration
can
be
found
on
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml
CREDIT REGULATIONS
The University of Ballarat encourages applicants who have previous relevant study or experience in other
Universities, Colleges or TAFE to seek credit transfer at the time of application to their chosen program.
Credit may be granted for study, learning or relevant experience, in any or all of the following areas:
Credit Transfer
1. Previous successful study at the University of Ballarat or
2. Previous successful study at another Higher Education, Tertiary or TAFE Institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
1. Learning acquired in a credentialled context other than Higher Education, Tertiary or TAFE, such as programs
offered by professional organisations, enterprises, private educational institutions and/or any other recognised
providers or
2. Learning acquired in an uncredentialled context, such as through work or life experience.
When submitting an 'Application for Credit Transfer' form, you will need to provide the appropriate documentation
which could include a certified copy of your transcript/testamur, as well as any other evidence (e.g. Course
outlines of the courses completed from the University etc) which can be used to support your application for
credit.
When submitted your application would then be considered by the Credits Working Party and Program
Coordinator, and later approved by the School of Education Programs Committee. You will be notified of the
outcome via letter.
Maximum Credit
Credit may be granted for up to 50 percent of a program (measured in credit points). However, further credit may
be gained in cases where:
1. Credit transfer arrangements exist between the University of Ballarat programs;
2. Credit transfer arrangements have been negotiated between the University of Ballarat and other institutions and
approved by Academic Board or
3. Program(s) Committees consider there are exceptional circumstances.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs within the University have timetabled classes throughout the week, whereas
others do not. If you are enrolled in a program that is offered flexibly, please disregard the next two pages of this
handbook.
YOUR TIMETABLE (‘CLASS SCHEDULE’)
The University operates from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm five days a week. Your classes may be scheduled at any time
within this range. It is assumed that as a full time student you are “working” a five day week, and a full day each
day – only some of which will be in class contact with lecturers. Most classes will finish by 5.30 pm.
Just because you may have approximately 16 hours of classes does not mean that the rest of the time is spare.
The time between classes is part of your study time. There is an expectation that for every hour you are
scheduled for a class, there will be another hour when you will be engaged in associated learning activity.
Your timetable is accessed via ‘myStudent Centre’ mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left
hand side of the screen: ‘Self Service > Enrolment > My Class Schedule’. You can only see your class schedule
when you have completed your enrolment. Each course usually consists of one master lecture and a tutorial.
LECTURES AND TUTORIALS
A LECTURE means that you will be part of a large group of students and will be listening and taking notes from a
speaker, usually for about 50 minutes.
Lecturers usually present the main points of a topic; they introduce new ideas; they outline the main arguments.
Listen for the main ideas. Try to jot down the main points. Often the lecturer will say the same point in several
different ways. You may need to develop your own “shorthand” for writing quickly. Remember that lectures are
just the first part of a triplet – lecture, tutorial, reading.
Some suggestions:
* Compare lecture notes with a friend.
* Try to tell someone about what was in the lecture, or write yourself a summary.
* Go over your notes.
* Go to the library and look up words that you don’t understand, find a book on a name or idea that was
mentioned.
* Most importantly, go to the tutorial.
Lectures are important. They give you the overview from week to week. A good set of lecture notes is invaluable
when it comes to later assessable tasks. They prepare you for the tutorial. You will not get as much from the
tutorial if you have not been to the lecture. And you will not get a repeat of the lecture in the tutorial.
A TUTORIAL is a smaller grouping of students with more personal interaction with the tutor. Your tutor is the
person with whom you work – the person you contact with difficulties in the subject, questions about instructions,
attendance and assessable tasks. Your tutor is the person who will mark your work. The tutorial is where you can
ask questions about the lecture. The tutor will have developed activities for you which clarify, extend and critique
the material in the lecture. You will be asked your ideas.
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It is a sensible idea to take notes during the tutorial as well as in the lecture. The tutor may also give you reading
related to the lecture topic – perhaps a short one to read and comment on during the class, or a longer one to be
done after class. Longer reading will be difficult - it will use the new language of the discipline. It will be assumed
that you do the reading and bring questions and comments to the following tutorial. The reading should be
approached not as one approaches recreational reading but as material for study.
Remember that the reading (or writing or investigation) which is set is the third element of the planned learning
package to reinforce the lecture and the tutorial. You do yourself a disservice if you don’t engage in the full range
of learning opportunities provided.
An ONLINE CLASS provides you with the opportunity to undertake a learning activity in a flexible mode allowing
you to decide when you will participate in the class activities, rather than following a prescribed timetable. Online
classes use chat rooms and bulletins to encourage discussion between people enrolled in the course. The
School of Education uses UB Online to deliver online classes. You need to access UB Online regularly to see
what is required of you and how to submit the task. If you have problems with online learning, contact the Course
Coordinator.
TIMING OF CLASSES
Classes begin promptly on the half hour. You should plan to arrive at your room several minutes before this.
Remember to allow time to FIND the room in the first few weeks.
Each class is notionally 50 minutes, leaving ten minutes for change-over to other classes and rooms. Lectures
may be less than 50 minutes, depending on the lecturer’s judgement about content and learning. Classes which
are timetabled for two- or three-hour blocks will vary in nature and duration. Often these are workshop sessions,
where you will engage in a variety of activities. There may be a break in the middle, or they may be shorter
sessions because the non-teaching 10 minutes in each hour are accumulated at the end. So a class scheduled
for two hours will in fact be a teaching session of one hour and forty minutes; a class scheduled for three hours
will in fact be a teaching session of two and a half hours.
LOCATION OF CLASSES
Your timetable will include the rooms in which the classes will be held. Refer to the Campus map
www.ballarat.edu.au/campuses-and-maps/mthelen.shtml to assist with the location of rooms.
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Computing Facilities
COMPUTER RESOURCES AND SERVICES
For the most part, other than areas of specialised application, the University employs Windows based computers.
These are located in laboratories around the University and are usually available for student use from 8.00 am to
6.00 pm from Monday to Friday. The times sometimes change and laboratories may be booked for a class, so be
careful if you are working to a deadline. There are also computers located in the Library and these are available
when the Library is open.
Students are allocated Internet quota at the beginning of each month. You will be informed by email when your
allocated monthly quota goes below 50 cents. Once your allocated monthly quota is exhausted any positive
balance in your internet account will be debited to fund additional access. Once this positive balance has been
exhausted access to the internet will be denied.
Access to the Internet will be restored once you have either deposited additional funds into your internet credit
account or when the next month’s allocated quota is applied.
To keep track of the amount of allocated quota and additional credit left in your account, visit myUB Gateway and
click “Detailed Status” under the Internet Accounting section. More information regarding your internal quota can
be found on the following website http://www.ballarat.edu.au/is/ict/ubias/quota.shtml.
PRINTERS
Printers are connected to each laboratory. Paper usage is measured and charged against your account. Be
careful with your paper consumption.
LOGGING IN
Logging into the network requires entering your student number and a password. These details have been
provided with your letter of offer. The password can be changed, the other details are fixed. If you are having any
problems with your password you can contact service desk on servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au or by phone on 5327
9999.
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS
The library has notebook computers for limited loan from the desk. These can be used for class presentation or
for wireless access throughout the library. The library building houses a scanner, CD, Video and DVD players.
HAVING PROBLEMS?
If the problem is associated with the network, the first point of call is the Service desk which is located on the
ground floor of the library or you can contact them on servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au or by phone on 5327 9999.
Help is provided by students who become very busy.
Try to express your problem succinctly and try not to occupy an undue amount of time. If the problem is
associated with an area of study, then approach the lecturer. Don’t ignore the help of other students: ask around
to see if somebody has the answer to your problem.
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BEHAVIOUR ON THE NETWORK
Computers are provided to support academic study. If students are using the resources for entertainment it is
legitimate to ask them to leave. If you feel reluctant to do this, report the incident to the Helpdesk or the student
representative on IT & SC. Food, drink and computers do not co-exist happily so there is no food or drink in the
Labs.
If there is a class in a Lab and there seem to be empty seats, ask the lecturer if you can use a computer. They do
not have to agree, so accept their decision.
Don’t share your password around. You are responsible for your account and any messages or materials which
emanate from it. Rights to the network may be withdrawn.
UB ONLINE (MOODLE)
UB Online is the University's Learning Management System (LMS) that some lecturers use for online teaching.
UB Online contains teaching resources, assignments, exercises and communication tools such as chat and
message boards. Students can download resources and can upload assignments and other material.
Information and Help on Moodle and other Learning Management Systems can be found at:
http://medusa.ballarat.edu.au/lews/drupal/StudentResources
If the lecturers in your program are using UB Online to upload all material online for you to access. You will be
able to access content materials, PowerPoint presentations and news. It is very important that you access UB
Online on a regular basis to see what has been added.
Follow the instructions listed below to access UB Online:
1. Log into myUB Gateway
2. Scroll down to Online Learning
3. Click on UBOnline (Moodle)
4. To log in please use your UB Student Number and password. Edit your profile by adding your email address
(UB address) and city. This is essential. You can add other information as well
5. Scroll down the page and click 'Update Profile' to continue
6. Return to the home page by clicking on UBOnline in the top left space
7. When you enrol in courses using myStudent Centre, 24 hours later the enrolments will automatically be
uploaded to UB Online. You will then be able to access the material within your course space
PLEASE NOTE: Removing yourself from a course in UB Online WILL NOT alter your enrolment in myStudent
Centre. You will still need to drop the course(s) from your class schedule
If you are require technical assistance for UB Online, or your enrolment is missing and you are currently enrolled
in myStudent Centre, please contact the Course Coordinator or the UB Service Desk on 5327 9999.
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Staffing
Please see below a list of all Coordinators and Administrative staff in the School of Education.
A full list of School of Education staff and contact details can be found on the following website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml
Academic Staff
Name
Position
Telephone
Email
Prof. Lawrence Angus
Head of School
5327 9741
l.angus@ballarat.edu.au
Assoc. Prof. Barry Golding
Deputy Head of School
5327 9733
b.golding@ballarat.edu.au
Administrative and Technical Team
Name
Aleisha Bassett
Position
Administrative Assistant
Telephone
Email
5327 9729
a.bassett@ballarat.edu.au
5327 6160
l.buttler@ballarat.edu.au
5327 6214
m.coffey@ballarat.edu.au
Program Administrator: Postgraduate Diploma of
Education Studies (Early Childhood)
Lou Buttler
Professional Experience Administrator - Early
Childhood and Primary Year 1
Melanie Coffey
School Administration Manager
Katherine Collyer
Professional Experience Administrator -
k.collyer@ballarat.edu.au
Secondary
Sally Darken
Program Administrator
5327 6128
s.darken@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9730
j.mitchell@ballarat.edu.au
Bachelor of Education; and
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Judy Mitchell
Program Administrator:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary);
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary);
Master of Special Education;
Master of Education Studies; and
Post Gradaute Diploma of Education Studies
Jemima Olsen
Professional Experience Officer - Primary
5327 9081
j.olsen@ballarat.edu.au
Susan Saunders
Personal Assistant to Head of School
5327 6276
s.saunders@ballarat.edu.au
Rachael Smart
Program Administrator:
5327 6146
r.smart@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9748
m.trethowan@ballarat.edu.au
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/Bachelor of
Education; and
Associate Degree in Training and Assessment
Michelle Trethowan
School Timetabler
Administrator (Programs):
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
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Liz Welham
Professional Experience Administrator -
5327 9750
l.welham@ballarat.edu.au
Secondary
Coordinators
Name
Position
Telephone
Email
Dr Rob Davis
Program Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9726
rs.davis@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Jenene Burke
Year 1 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9332
js.burke@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Kate Brass
Year 2 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 6293
k.brass@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Jacqui Wilson
Year 3 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9022
jz.wilson@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Julie Heron
Year 4 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9644
j.heron@ballarat.edu.au
Ms Sue Emmett
Program Coordinator: Postgraduate Diploma of
5327 9011
s.emmett@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9764
a.foley@ballarat.edu.au
Education Studies (Early Childhood)
Dr Annette Foley
Program Coordinator:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education; and
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/Bachelor of
Education.
Dr Genee Marks
Master of Special Education
5327 9747
g.marks@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Amanda McGraw
Program Coordinator: Graduate Diploma of
5327 9720
a.mcgraw@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9749
m.ortlipp@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9349
p.rogers@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9665
e.smith@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9721
g.tsolidis@ballarat.edu.au
Education (Secondary)
Dr Michelle Ortlipp
Program Coordinator:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); and
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood
Education).
Ms Pauline Rogers
Program Coordinator:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Prof. Erica Smith
Program Coordinator:
Associate Degree in Training and Assessment
Prof. Georgina Tsolidis
Program Coordinator:
Master of Education Studies
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Course Summaries
Below are the course abstracts for the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program.
More detailed information regarding any of these courses can be found on the following website by looking
up the appropriate course code. https://www.ballarat.edu.au/fees/2011/courses.shtml
EDGDP6001 LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course aims to allow students to explore the components of language and literacy (listening, speaking, writing
[spelling and handwriting], reading and viewing), how they develop and how best to teach them. The powerful role of the
teacher in extending and assessing literacy learning will be examined. By drawing upon experience in the Professional
Practice School and conducting a case study on one literacy learner, students will have the opportunity to discover the
role of information technology on literacy learning. Students will also be introduced to current programs in schools and
new government initiatives.
EDGDP6002 LEARNERS AND LEARNING
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course begins from the perspective of the students' own positions as learners. Throughout this course students will
examine current learning theories and of pedagogical models. This learning is linked to contemporary research in child
and adolescent development, the principles and skills of instruction and program design, assessment practices and
classroom challenges.
EDGDP6003 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course is designed to enable students to obtain a critical understanding of the content, processes and skills of
Health and Physical Education. Attention will be given to the pedagogical approaches, resources and technologies used
to support and assess student learning within Health and Physical Education. Students will have the opportunity to
develop their understanding of the importance of literacy to Health and Physical Education and will learn how to integrate
learning and student understanding across a number of content areas.
EDGDP6004 TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course focuses on the theory and practice of teaching and learning mathematics in primary schools using the
current curriculum. as a guideline for the development of lesson and curriculum plans for P-6 mathematics. More
broadly, the course will explore how children learn mathematics, and the linkages between mathematics and the
everyday experiences of people in our society. The course is designed to enable students to develop their
understandings of the concepts, language and processes of mathematics in the primary school mathematics curriculum
and, as well, begin to develop their identities as teachers of mathematics.
EDGDP6005 SOCIAL EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES PRIMARY CURRICULUM
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
In this course, there is an emphasis on social education and the humanities in primary schooling. Students analyse
various approaches to facilitating learning in these curriculum areas and develop experience in implementing varying
pedagogical approaches and modes of evaluation as appropriate.
EDGDP6006 APPROACHES TO TEACHING IN THE ART
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
The course covers the strands described in VELS Arts Curriculum and Standards ~ Visual Arts (Art and Media) and
Performance (Music and Drama). It looks at philosophical bases and models of education in the arts, treats the students /
teachers as art makers and performers and involves the students in program planning in these two areas.
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EDGDP6007 DEVELOPING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course is designed to enable students to continue to develop their understanding of teaching and learning and, in
particular, to consider how it is shaped by different learning environments. Students will plan for the management of
diversity in developing learning environments while engaging in critical analysis of new and emerging trends and issues
in current educational theory and models of practice within discourses and frameworks of policy.
EDGDP6008 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course will develop the skills, values and knowledge required to integrate digital technologies in teaching science
and technology. Students will utilise appropriate pedagogies framed around digital technologies to support the generation
and communication of new knowledge between learners as required to teach VELS key learning areas. An
understanding will be developed of the relationship that exists between scientific knowledge, technological development,
and social issues. Students will be expected to reflect critically on their role as science and technology teachers.
EEGDP6101 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
Practical teaching experience is an integral component of the GDE (Primary) teacher education program. In a primary
school setting, this practical experience involves basic planning for teaching, the creation of a learning environment and
interaction with students to achieve learning objectives. During this block teaching practice, teacher education students
develop, apply and reflect upon the application of their practical and theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning.
EEGDP6102 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
During this period of block teaching practice, teacher education students further develop, apply and reflect upon the
application of their practical and theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning across the Victorian Essential Learning
Standards. With a selection of appropriate teaching approaches and resources, teacher education students draw on their
understanding of how to present content and facilitate learning processes to motivate and engage learners to achieve
valid educational outcomes in a primary setting.
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Introduction
Welcome to the School of Education, University of Ballarat. We hope that you enjoy your time
while you are studying at University.
This handbook is to assist students enrolled in our programs; it is as up to date as we can make it
at the time of printing. It should be read in conjunction with the most recent University of Ballarat
handbook (www.ballarat.edu.au/student/handbooks) which contains University regulations
pertaining to programs offered by the University.
It is important that you are informed about your program and the University. Most information
sources are located on the University website. It is a good idea to be familiar with the content
available on these sites:
* School of Education: www.ballarat.edu.au/education
* Starting at UB: www.ballarat.edu.au/student/recruitment/survive
* University Library: www.ballarat.edu.au/library
* University Regulations www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/
* myStudent Centre: mysc.ballarat.edu.au
* Academic Calender: www.ballarat.edu.au/legal/acboard/Calendar/index.shtml
* Important Dates: www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml
I hope this handbook is of assistance to you as you move through the successive stages of your
program. If you have any queries, at any stage of your program, please do not hesitate to contact
your Course or Program Coordinator.
I wish you success with your studies.
Professor Lawrence Angus
Head of School
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Program:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Code:
TC4
CRICOS:
054542A
Locations:
MT HELEN
Coordinator:
Ms Pauline Rogers
Office:
T310
Telephone:
+61 3 5327 9349
Email:
p.rogers@ballarat.edu.au
Outline:
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) is a pre-service teacher education degree that can be completed in
one year. The program structure includes eight compulsory courses of education, two courses of professional
studies and a minimum of 45 days of primary school experience.
The year ahead will be an intensive learning experience aimed at preparing you to enter the teaching profession.
You will engage in a range of learning experiences that we hope will challenge and inspire you. We look forward
to working with you during the year.
Objectives:
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to become teachers at
the primary level. The program provides a balance of professional studies in applied learning and professional
experience.
After successfully completing this program, students should:
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be prepared to contribute to a wide range of learning communities;
to be able to build partnerships with learning professionals and communities;
be aware of the importance of regional communities, facilitate work with and in them, and reinforce the
University’s central roles in regional development;
have flexible capabilities, and hence employment opportunities;
have experienced learning technologies, and learning about associated pedagogies
Structure:
Term
Course
Progress
Units
1
EDGDP6002 (TC422) LEARNERS AND LEARNING
15
1
EDGDP6003 (TC461) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
15
1
EDGDP6004 (TC491) TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS
15
1
EDGDP6005 (TC437) SOCIAL EDUCATION & HUMANITIES PRIMARY CURRICULUM
15
1
EEGDP6101 (TX407) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1
15
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2
EDGDP6001 (TC411) LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES
15
2
EDGDP6006 (TC441) APPROACHES TO TEACHING IN THE ARTS
15
2
EDGDP6007 (TC451) DEVELOPING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
15
2
EDGDP6008 (TC477) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
15
2
EEGDP6102 (TX408) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2
15
Entry Requirements:
Applicants will have completed at least a three-year higher education degree or an approved equivalent. Anyone
who has outstanding courses / assessment from their undergraduate degree at the commencement of the
academic year is not eligible to commence the program.
Applicants should be able to produce evidence of a passing study score in VCE English Units 3 and 4 or be able
to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 in all 4 bands by completion of the program. Similarly, applicants should be able
to produce evidence of satisfactory completion of VCE Mathematics Units 1 & 2, not including Foundation
Mathematics or its equivalent.
Successful applicants are required to apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC) card before commencing
their program. A copy of the WWCC card must be supplied to the University prior to commencing Professional
Experience placements. Information regarding the WWCC can be found at: www.ballarat.edu.au/education ->
Forms -> Working With Children Check.
Application Information:
Regulations:
University Regulations:
Please refer to: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation
Exit Points:
150
Progress Rules:
Intervention Counselling:
Students that fail a course will be contacted via email and advised to contact their coordinator to seek
advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.
Exclusion / Suspension:
A student that fails in 50% or more of the courses in which they are enrolled, will be asked to show cause
why they should not be suspended from the program. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the
School Programs Committee the student may be suspend from the program for a period of up to 12
months.
A student that has not passed a course after two attempts may be suspended from the program for a period
of up to 12 months.
A student that fails a practicum may be suspended from the program for a period of up to 12 months.
Final Course Supplementary Assessment:
Students who receive an MF grade in a course administered by the Graduate School of Information
Technology and Mathematical Sciences in their final Semester may apply to the Program Coordinator
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within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that course is the only
outstanding course required to complete the degree. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.
Term Commendation:
Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the courses they study in
a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining courses in that teaching
period will receive a letter of commendation from their School.
Credit Rules:
All credits must be approved by the Credit Working Party
Disputes:
Any disputes will be resolved according to the regulations of the University of Ballarat. Students should
familiarise themselves with the formal dispute resolution procedures for the University.
Administration:
This program will be administered by the School of Education.
The Program Coordinator in the School of Education will deal with administrative matters realting to choice and
approval of courses, approval of credit transfers, variations to the normal sequence of courses, and general
coordinaton of the program.
Additional Information:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
As part of your Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program, you will spend a minimum of 45 days, away
from the University. We refer to these 45 days as the ‘Professional Experience’ component of your degree.
For the purposes of professional experience, you will be known as a ‘Pre-Service Teacher’ or PST. This might
sound a bit strange but it is how the Victorian Institute of Teaching describes PST teachers.
It is vital that you complete the minimum 45 professional experience days or you will not be able to register as a
teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to teach in primary schools. If you do not complete the total
number of days you will not meet the requirements of the program. Staff from the University organise the location
of your professional experience placements for you. You do have some opportunity to tell us where,
geographically, you would like to be placed but, as you will appreciate, with lots of PST’s to find placements for we
can’t guarantee that you will get your preference.The 45 days are divided into two block placements. One at the
end of Semester one, and the other at the end of Semester two. Each of these blocks has a number of
Thursdays, prior that also must be attended.
Exactly what you have to do when you are undertaking your professional experience will be clearly described to
you throughout your program. As you progress through your program, you will develop competence in all areas of
teaching. You will be supported in your professional experience placements by staff from the University who will
visit you and talk to you about any concerns you might have. Additionally, the mentor teacher that you are placed
with will also be aware of your learning needs.
Further information regarding professional experience including placement timetable, protocols and regulations
can be found on the following website https://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/education/experience/schools.shtml
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These placements will occur in different schools. This Professional Experience will be formally supervised by
your mentor teacher and a University mentor. The University mentor provides the communication link with the
University and the School. Dates for 2011 are as follows:
OBSERVATION DAYS
Four single Thursdays in May/June:- May 12, 19, 26 and June 2
Three single Thursdays in October/November:- October 20, 27 and November 3
BLOCK PLACEMENTS
Semester One: EEGDP6101
Friday 4 June - Friday 1 July - 20 days
Semester Two: EEGDP6102
Monday 7 November - Friday 2 December - 20 days
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General Information
WHAT IS MY STUDENT CENTRE
myStudent Centre is an online student administration system for the University of Ballarat. myStudent Centre can
be used to view and update your personal details such as your address and contact numbers, accept your
offer/s, enrol in classes, view your results and pay your student fees.
You can access my student centre by going to the following website: http://mysc.ballarat.edu.au
Instructions on how to complete various tasks on my student centre can be found on the following website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/mysupport
ENROLMENT
You are responsible for organising your own enrolment and your program of study.
The School of Education will provide you with information for enrolment from year to year, you must take
responsibility for planning your program. Messages will be sent to you on the University email system. It is
crucial that you read these email regularly. Ensure that your contact details are always current and correct.
Throughout your program you are required to:
1. Become familiar with the broad structure of the program.
2. Check all official records to ensure that they state: You are enrolled for the correct number of courses with the
specific course codes and in the correct semester. A full time load is usually four courses per semester.
CHANGING COURSES ('SWAP')
It is desirable that students make any changes to enrolment before the beginning of the semester.
In general, students may only change from one course to another in the first two weeks of semester in very
special circumstances.
You must discuss this with the Program Coordinator for approval. After you have received approval, changes to
the courses you are enrolled in can be made on my 'Student Centre' mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the
following on the left hand side of the screen: Self Service > Enrolment > Enrolment: Swap Classes.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE ('DROP')
There are two key dates to be aware of if you are considering withdrawing (dropping) from a course. The first is
the date when you can withdraw a course without attracting a cost. The second date is when you can withdraw
from a course without having the result recorded as a failure.
Deadlines for withdrawal without failure are advertised by Student Administration (you can also access the
important dates for 2011 on www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml.) As with changing courses, you should
discuss your decision with the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator for approval.
After approval has been received you can withdraw from courses on 'myStudent Centre' mysc.ballarat.edu.au by
clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen:
Self Service > Enrolment > Enrolment: Drop Classes.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
It is your responsibility to make and changes to your address or telephone numbers. This can be done on ‘my
Student Centre’ mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen:
Self Service>Campus Personal Information>Address.
PLEASE NOTE: If your contact details are incomplete or inaccurate, you may not receive important
communications from the University.
APPLYING FOR LEAVE
Enrolled students may apply for Leave from Studies (generally up to one year) by completing an ‘Application for
Leave From Studies’ form and discussing the matter with your Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator
before submitting the form.
Forms can be obtained from the following website www.ballarat.edu.au/student/forms.shtml and must be returned
to the School of Education Administration Office.
Students wishing to take leave from studies should apply as early as possible in the semester, to avoid having to
pay the student contribution amount. Students who apply after the relevant censes date may still be granted leave
from studies, however they will be required to pay the semester’s student contribution amount. You can access
information on important dates from the following website www.ballarat.edu.au/student/dates.shtml.
WITHDRAWAL FROM ALL STUDIES
Students wishing to withdraw from the program should notify the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinator as
soon as possible after the decision to withdraw has been made. Students are strongly advised to discuss any
such plans with the Program Coordinator before making the decision.
The
‘Withdrawal
from
All
Studies’
form
to
be
obtained
from
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/forms.shtml and must be returned to the School of Education Administration
Office.
CHANGE OF NAME
It is your responsibility to notify the administrative staff of any change of name by completing the ‘Change of
Address
or
Name’
form;
This
form
can
be
obtained
from
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/student/forms.shtml. Once completed, this must be returned to the Student Administration
with supporting documentation e.g. Marriage certificate.
STUDENT EMAIL
School of Education staff will make contact with you using your University email address. Be sure you check this
regularly to read messages from them and the University. This is your responsibility to read your emails
throughout your program of study as this is a main point of contact for communication. You email is your student
ID number followed by ‘@students.ballarat.edu.au’, for example: 30065872@students.ballarat.edu.au.
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COMMUNICATION WITH LECTURERS
It is important that you keep in contact with lecturers and mentors. In addition to lecturers of particular courses,
the Program Coordinator/Year Level Coordinators are available to you. If you are have any questions or concerns
about your studies please contact your individual lecturer, mentor or Program Coordinator who will be able to
assist you.
TELEPHONE CONTACT
To telephone staff, you can use two methods:
* Phone the University (03) 5327 9000 and ask to speak to the appropriate person, or
* Phone the staff member direct by dialling (03) 5327 ---- and the 4-digit extension number. Phone numbers are
listed on the School of Education webpage: www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml. If the staff member is not
in their office, you will get the answering machine on which you should leave your message and a phone number
if a return call is required.
EMAIL CONTACT
All staff can be contacted via email, the general format is ‘first initial’. ‘surname’@ballarat.edu.au. Contacts are
listed on the School of Education webpage: www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml.
IF YOU ARE ILL OR UNABLE TO ATTEND
It is common courtesy to let lecturers know if you are unable to attend a class (either during the week or on a
weekend), for whatever reason.
The lecturer must be notified of any absence from class longer than one week. Always obtain a Medical
Certificate from your doctor when you are ill. Medical Certificates can assist you in receiving an extension on
written work and may in fact be required.
Remember: contact the Program Coordinator and lecturers who teach that course when problems arise that may
interfere with your studies.
BOOKLISTS
A branch of Ballarat Books is located on the first floor of the Union building and is open from 9.00am - 4.30pm
Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 3.00pm Fridays.
Booklists will be available at the beginning of each Semester. Students receive a 10% discount on textbooks and
stationary (excluding Nett or sale items). Second-hand books are sourced through the Bookshop at the beginning
of each semester.
Email: bookshop@ballarat.edu.au
Phone: 5327 9468
Website: www.ballaratbooks.com.au
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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
You should receive a course description within the first two weeks of semester for each course in which you enrol.
This course description will specify the assessment tasks, test and/or examinations and the due dates of these.
While efforts are made to avoid having too many assessable tasks due on a particular date, there are always
heavy works periods in a semester you have the right to know when the tasks are required, but it is up to you to
organise your work program so that you can satisfy the assessment requirements.
ACADEMIC WRITING
Academic work is normally written in a formal style. This style of writing requires you to present your ideas in a
clear and logical manner, pay careful attention to grammar, punctuation and word usage, and observe any stylistic
conventions that may exist in your subject area.
Information regarding academic writing can be found in ‘The General Guide for the Presentation of Academic
Work’. The General Guide provides general advice on reaching acceptable standards of academic work at the
University of Ballarat, with particular emphasis on the academic referencing styles required in
undergraduate/postgraduate
study.
The
guide
can
be
found
on
the
following
website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/learning_support/generalguide/. This guide is also available for purchase from
the University Bookshop.
If you are having trouble with your academic writing Student Learning Support are available to help you identify
areas in need of improvement so you can enhance your academic work. They will assist with the presentation of
academic work, specialising in: Essay writing, note-taking, examination techniques, group work & presentation
skills, time management, avoiding plagiarism, referencing and effective reading. You can contact Student
Learning Support on 5327 9378.
APPLYING FOR EXTENSIONS
The granting of an extension is a matter for the discretion of the lecturer in charge of a course. Penalties for late
submission without prior approval of an extension are also matters for decision by the lecturer in charge of a
course. Applications for an extension must be made on the appropriate form (School of Education Assignment
Extension) at least 24 hours before a task or examination is due.
Extension forms are available from the Administration Office, School of Education or on the School of Education
website www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml.
COLLECTION OF ASSIGNMENTS
It is your responsibility to collect assessed work. Collection dates/locations will be stipulated by the lecturer.
Please note that assignments will only be kept for six months.
ACCESSING YOUR RESULTS
All results for each semester can be viewed on the publication date on ‘my Student Centre’
http://mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left hand side of the screen: ‘Self Service >
Enrolment > View my Grades'
For details regarding Higher Education Assessment Categories please visit:
www.ballarat.edu.au/is/ict/cis/he_assessment/AssessmentCategories.pdf
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PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism occurs when a person uses the words, language or ideas of another person and presents them as
their own. Plagiarism is called cheating when students copy the work of other students and present it as their own.
There are two approaches to avoiding plagiarism:
1. Provide references when you use the work of others so that the reader clearly understands where the ideas
originated;
2. Produce the work yourself.
Plagiarism cannot be avoided by copying an author’s work or ideas and putting them in your own words. It is the
work and the ideas scholars seek to protect.
Thus even when you summarise an author’s ideas, you should reference your summary as an indirect quotation.
Ideas are your own when they are your own work. This means that you have done the research, generated the
ideas, organised the ideas, written them and revised them yourself. In researching, you may have gathered other
people’s ideas into your own work. Where the ideas are identifiable they should be acknowledged by references.
PLEASE NOTE: data, tables, formulas, figures and diagrams produced by others must also be acknowledged by
references.
SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK
It is your responsibility to ensure that assessable work reaches the lecturer concerned. You must arrange with the
lecturer the procedure for handing in written work. If you post it, use the Lecturer’s name and the address;
School of Education
University of Ballarat
Mt Helen Campus
PO Box 663
Ballarat 3353
It is a requirement that all assignments must be submitted to the lecturer double-sided. You must ensure that you
have irrefutable evidence of the date of posting and a photocopy of the work posted. In the event of missing work,
this evidence must be produced. Do not strain your own credibility or your relationship with the lecturer by failing
to do this! All assignments must have an assignment cover sheet attached to the front of your assignment. These
forms can be obtained from the School of Education office or from the School of Education website
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Statute 5.3 The Schedule Part 1 allows for applications for special consideration to be made on one of the
following grounds:
1. that the student's work at any time during the academic year has to a substantial degree been hampered by
illness or other cause;
2. that the student has been prevented by a serious or disabling illness or other significant cause from preparing
or presenting for all or part of a component of assessment; or
3. that the student was to a substantial degree adversely affected by illness or other cause during the
performance of a component of assessment. Refer to sub-section 5(1) of Statute 5.3 The Schedule Part 1.
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Students who are unwell or experiencing hardship on the day of an assessment or examination are expected to
submit the assessment or attend the examination. If a student is unable to submit an assessment or attend an
examination (and could not request a deferment as they had no prior warning of this inability before the date of
the assessment) then a student can make application for special consideration. However, if the University
believes that the reasons given by the student should not have prevented the student submitting an assessment
or attending an examination, the application may be rejected and the student will fail the assessment.
Students who are unwell or experiencing hardship on the day of an assessment or examination and who submit
the assessment or attend the examination can request assessors take into consideration their illness or hardship
when assessing the assessment by making application for Special Consideration.
You will be informed via a letter of the outcome and conditions of your application. More information and the
application
for
special
consideration
can
be
found
on
the
following
website
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/studentresources/index.shtml
CREDIT REGULATIONS
The University of Ballarat encourages applicants who have previous relevant study or experience in other
Universities, Colleges or TAFE to seek credit transfer at the time of application to their chosen program.
Credit may be granted for study, learning or relevant experience, in any or all of the following areas:
Credit Transfer
1. Previous successful study at the University of Ballarat or
2. Previous successful study at another Higher Education, Tertiary or TAFE Institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
1. Learning acquired in a credentialled context other than Higher Education, Tertiary or TAFE, such as programs
offered by professional organisations, enterprises, private educational institutions and/or any other recognised
providers or
2. Learning acquired in an uncredentialled context, such as through work or life experience.
When submitting an 'Application for Credit Transfer' form, you will need to provide the appropriate documentation
which could include a certified copy of your transcript/testamur, as well as any other evidence (e.g. Course
outlines of the courses completed from the University etc) which can be used to support your application for
credit.
When submitted your application would then be considered by the Credits Working Party and Program
Coordinator, and later approved by the School of Education Programs Committee. You will be notified of the
outcome via letter.
Maximum Credit
Credit may be granted for up to 50 percent of a program (measured in credit points). However, further credit may
be gained in cases where:
1. Credit transfer arrangements exist between the University of Ballarat programs;
2. Credit transfer arrangements have been negotiated between the University of Ballarat and other institutions and
approved by Academic Board or
3. Program(s) Committees consider there are exceptional circumstances.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs within the University have timetabled classes throughout the week, whereas
others do not. If you are enrolled in a program that is offered flexibly, please disregard the next two pages of this
handbook.
YOUR TIMETABLE (‘CLASS SCHEDULE’)
The University operates from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm five days a week. Your classes may be scheduled at any time
within this range. It is assumed that as a full time student you are “working” a five day week, and a full day each
day – only some of which will be in class contact with lecturers. Most classes will finish by 5.30 pm.
Just because you may have approximately 16 hours of classes does not mean that the rest of the time is spare.
The time between classes is part of your study time. There is an expectation that for every hour you are
scheduled for a class, there will be another hour when you will be engaged in associated learning activity.
Your timetable is accessed via ‘myStudent Centre’ mysc.ballarat.edu.au by clicking on the following on the left
hand side of the screen: ‘Self Service > Enrolment > My Class Schedule’. You can only see your class schedule
when you have completed your enrolment. Each course usually consists of one master lecture and a tutorial.
LECTURES AND TUTORIALS
A LECTURE means that you will be part of a large group of students and will be listening and taking notes from a
speaker, usually for about 50 minutes.
Lecturers usually present the main points of a topic; they introduce new ideas; they outline the main arguments.
Listen for the main ideas. Try to jot down the main points. Often the lecturer will say the same point in several
different ways. You may need to develop your own “shorthand” for writing quickly. Remember that lectures are
just the first part of a triplet – lecture, tutorial, reading.
Some suggestions:
* Compare lecture notes with a friend.
* Try to tell someone about what was in the lecture, or write yourself a summary.
* Go over your notes.
* Go to the library and look up words that you don’t understand, find a book on a name or idea that was
mentioned.
* Most importantly, go to the tutorial.
Lectures are important. They give you the overview from week to week. A good set of lecture notes is invaluable
when it comes to later assessable tasks. They prepare you for the tutorial. You will not get as much from the
tutorial if you have not been to the lecture. And you will not get a repeat of the lecture in the tutorial.
A TUTORIAL is a smaller grouping of students with more personal interaction with the tutor. Your tutor is the
person with whom you work – the person you contact with difficulties in the subject, questions about instructions,
attendance and assessable tasks. Your tutor is the person who will mark your work. The tutorial is where you can
ask questions about the lecture. The tutor will have developed activities for you which clarify, extend and critique
the material in the lecture. You will be asked your ideas.
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It is a sensible idea to take notes during the tutorial as well as in the lecture. The tutor may also give you reading
related to the lecture topic – perhaps a short one to read and comment on during the class, or a longer one to be
done after class. Longer reading will be difficult - it will use the new language of the discipline. It will be assumed
that you do the reading and bring questions and comments to the following tutorial. The reading should be
approached not as one approaches recreational reading but as material for study.
Remember that the reading (or writing or investigation) which is set is the third element of the planned learning
package to reinforce the lecture and the tutorial. You do yourself a disservice if you don’t engage in the full range
of learning opportunities provided.
An ONLINE CLASS provides you with the opportunity to undertake a learning activity in a flexible mode allowing
you to decide when you will participate in the class activities, rather than following a prescribed timetable. Online
classes use chat rooms and bulletins to encourage discussion between people enrolled in the course. The
School of Education uses UB Online to deliver online classes. You need to access UB Online regularly to see
what is required of you and how to submit the task. If you have problems with online learning, contact the Course
Coordinator.
TIMING OF CLASSES
Classes begin promptly on the half hour. You should plan to arrive at your room several minutes before this.
Remember to allow time to FIND the room in the first few weeks.
Each class is notionally 50 minutes, leaving ten minutes for change-over to other classes and rooms. Lectures
may be less than 50 minutes, depending on the lecturer’s judgement about content and learning. Classes which
are timetabled for two- or three-hour blocks will vary in nature and duration. Often these are workshop sessions,
where you will engage in a variety of activities. There may be a break in the middle, or they may be shorter
sessions because the non-teaching 10 minutes in each hour are accumulated at the end. So a class scheduled
for two hours will in fact be a teaching session of one hour and forty minutes; a class scheduled for three hours
will in fact be a teaching session of two and a half hours.
LOCATION OF CLASSES
Your timetable will include the rooms in which the classes will be held. Refer to the Campus map
www.ballarat.edu.au/campuses-and-maps/mthelen.shtml to assist with the location of rooms.
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Computing Facilities
COMPUTER RESOURCES AND SERVICES
For the most part, other than areas of specialised application, the University employs Windows based computers.
These are located in laboratories around the University and are usually available for student use from 8.00 am to
6.00 pm from Monday to Friday. The times sometimes change and laboratories may be booked for a class, so be
careful if you are working to a deadline. There are also computers located in the Library and these are available
when the Library is open.
Students are allocated Internet quota at the beginning of each month. You will be informed by email when your
allocated monthly quota goes below 50 cents. Once your allocated monthly quota is exhausted any positive
balance in your internet account will be debited to fund additional access. Once this positive balance has been
exhausted access to the internet will be denied.
Access to the Internet will be restored once you have either deposited additional funds into your internet credit
account or when the next month’s allocated quota is applied.
To keep track of the amount of allocated quota and additional credit left in your account, visit myUB Gateway and
click “Detailed Status” under the Internet Accounting section. More information regarding your internal quota can
be found on the following website http://www.ballarat.edu.au/is/ict/ubias/quota.shtml.
PRINTERS
Printers are connected to each laboratory. Paper usage is measured and charged against your account. Be
careful with your paper consumption.
LOGGING IN
Logging into the network requires entering your student number and a password. These details have been
provided with your letter of offer. The password can be changed, the other details are fixed. If you are having any
problems with your password you can contact service desk on servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au or by phone on 5327
9999.
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS
The library has notebook computers for limited loan from the desk. These can be used for class presentation or
for wireless access throughout the library. The library building houses a scanner, CD, Video and DVD players.
HAVING PROBLEMS?
If the problem is associated with the network, the first point of call is the Service desk which is located on the
ground floor of the library or you can contact them on servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au or by phone on 5327 9999.
Help is provided by students who become very busy.
Try to express your problem succinctly and try not to occupy an undue amount of time. If the problem is
associated with an area of study, then approach the lecturer. Don’t ignore the help of other students: ask around
to see if somebody has the answer to your problem.
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BEHAVIOUR ON THE NETWORK
Computers are provided to support academic study. If students are using the resources for entertainment it is
legitimate to ask them to leave. If you feel reluctant to do this, report the incident to the Helpdesk or the student
representative on IT & SC. Food, drink and computers do not co-exist happily so there is no food or drink in the
Labs.
If there is a class in a Lab and there seem to be empty seats, ask the lecturer if you can use a computer. They do
not have to agree, so accept their decision.
Don’t share your password around. You are responsible for your account and any messages or materials which
emanate from it. Rights to the network may be withdrawn.
UB ONLINE (MOODLE)
UB Online is the University's Learning Management System (LMS) that some lecturers use for online teaching.
UB Online contains teaching resources, assignments, exercises and communication tools such as chat and
message boards. Students can download resources and can upload assignments and other material.
Information and Help on Moodle and other Learning Management Systems can be found at:
http://medusa.ballarat.edu.au/lews/drupal/StudentResources
If the lecturers in your program are using UB Online to upload all material online for you to access. You will be
able to access content materials, PowerPoint presentations and news. It is very important that you access UB
Online on a regular basis to see what has been added.
Follow the instructions listed below to access UB Online:
1. Log into myUB Gateway
2. Scroll down to Online Learning
3. Click on UBOnline (Moodle)
4. To log in please use your UB Student Number and password. Edit your profile by adding your email address
(UB address) and city. This is essential. You can add other information as well
5. Scroll down the page and click 'Update Profile' to continue
6. Return to the home page by clicking on UBOnline in the top left space
7. When you enrol in courses using myStudent Centre, 24 hours later the enrolments will automatically be
uploaded to UB Online. You will then be able to access the material within your course space
PLEASE NOTE: Removing yourself from a course in UB Online WILL NOT alter your enrolment in myStudent
Centre. You will still need to drop the course(s) from your class schedule
If you are require technical assistance for UB Online, or your enrolment is missing and you are currently enrolled
in myStudent Centre, please contact the Course Coordinator or the UB Service Desk on 5327 9999.
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Staffing
Please see below a list of all Coordinators and Administrative staff in the School of Education.
A full list of School of Education staff and contact details can be found on the following website:
www.ballarat.edu.au/education/staff.shtml
Academic Staff
Name
Position
Telephone
Prof. Lawrence Angus
Head of School
5327 9741
l.angus@ballarat.edu.au
Assoc. Prof. Barry Golding
Deputy Head of School
5327 9733
b.golding@ballarat.edu.au
Administrative and Technical Team
Name
Aleisha Bassett
Position
Administrative Assistant
Telephone
5327 9729
a.bassett@ballarat.edu.au
5327 6160
l.buttler@ballarat.edu.au
5327 6214
m.coffey@ballarat.edu.au
Program Administrator: Postgraduate Diploma of
Education Studies (Early Childhood)
Lou Buttler
Professional Experience Administrator - Early
Childhood and Primary Year 1
Melanie Coffey
School Administration Manager
Katherine Collyer
Professional Experience Administrator -
k.collyer@ballarat.edu.au
Secondary
Sally Darken
Program Administrator
5327 6128
s.darken@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9730
j.mitchell@ballarat.edu.au
Bachelor of Education; and
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Judy Mitchell
Program Administrator:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary);
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary);
Master of Special Education;
Master of Education Studies; and
Post Gradaute Diploma of Education Studies
Jemima Olsen
Professional Experience Officer - Primary
5327 9081
j.olsen@ballarat.edu.au
Susan Saunders
Personal Assistant to Head of School
5327 6276
s.saunders@ballarat.edu.au
Rachael Smart
Program Administrator:
5327 6146
r.smart@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9748
m.trethowan@ballarat.edu.au
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/Bachelor of
Education; and
Associate Degree in Training and Assessment
Michelle Trethowan
School Timetabler
Administrator (Programs):
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
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Liz Welham
Professional Experience Administrator -
5327 9750
l.welham@ballarat.edu.au
Secondary
Coordinators
Name
Position
Telephone
Dr Rob Davis
Program Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9726
rs.davis@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Jenene Burke
Year 1 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9332
js.burke@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Kate Brass
Year 2 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 6293
k.brass@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Jacqui Wilson
Year 3 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9022
jz.wilson@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Julie Heron
Year 4 Coordinator: Bachelor of Education
5327 9644
j.heron@ballarat.edu.au
Ms Sue Emmett
Program Coordinator: Postgraduate Diploma of
5327 9011
s.emmett@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9764
a.foley@ballarat.edu.au
Education Studies (Early Childhood)
Dr Annette Foley
Program Coordinator:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Education;
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education; and
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/Bachelor of
Education.
Dr Genee Marks
Master of Special Education
5327 9747
g.marks@ballarat.edu.au
Dr Amanda McGraw
Program Coordinator: Graduate Diploma of
5327 9720
a.mcgraw@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9749
m.ortlipp@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9349
p.rogers@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9665
e.smith@ballarat.edu.au
5327 9721
g.tsolidis@ballarat.edu.au
Education (Secondary)
Dr Michelle Ortlipp
Program Coordinator:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); and
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood
Education).
Ms Pauline Rogers
Program Coordinator:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Prof. Erica Smith
Program Coordinator:
Associate Degree in Training and Assessment
Prof. Georgina Tsolidis
Program Coordinator:
Master of Education Studies
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Course Summaries
Below are the course abstracts for the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program.
More detailed information regarding any of these courses can be found on the following website by looking
up the appropriate course code. https://www.ballarat.edu.au/fees/2011/courses.shtml
EDGDP6001 LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course aims to allow students to explore the components of language and literacy (listening, speaking, writing
[spelling and handwriting], reading and viewing), how they develop and how best to teach them. The powerful role of the
teacher in extending and assessing literacy learning will be examined. By drawing upon experience in the Professional
Practice School and conducting a case study on one literacy learner, students will have the opportunity to discover the
role of information technology on literacy learning. Students will also be introduced to current programs in schools and
new government initiatives.
EDGDP6002 LEARNERS AND LEARNING
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course begins from the perspective of the students' own positions as learners. Throughout this course students will
examine current learning theories and of pedagogical models. This learning is linked to contemporary research in child
and adolescent development, the principles and skills of instruction and program design, assessment practices and
classroom challenges.
EDGDP6003 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course is designed to enable students to obtain a critical understanding of the content, processes and skills of
Health and Physical Education. Attention will be given to the pedagogical approaches, resources and technologies used
to support and assess student learning within Health and Physical Education. Students will have the opportunity to
develop their understanding of the importance of literacy to Health and Physical Education and will learn how to integrate
learning and student understanding across a number of content areas.
EDGDP6004 TEACHING AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
This course focuses on the theory and practice of teaching and learning mathematics in primary schools using the
current curriculum. as a guideline for the development of lesson and curriculum plans for P-6 mathematics. More
broadly, the course will explore how children learn mathematics, and the linkages between mathematics and the
everyday experiences of people in our society. The course is designed to enable students to develop their
understandings of the concepts, language and processes of mathematics in the primary school mathematics curriculum
and, as well, begin to develop their identities as teachers of mathematics.
EDGDP6005 SOCIAL EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES PRIMARY CURRICULUM
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
In this course, there is an emphasis on social education and the humanities in primary schooling. Students analyse
various approaches to facilitating learning in these curriculum areas and develop experience in implementing varying
pedagogical approaches and modes of evaluation as appropriate.
EDGDP6006 APPROACHES TO TEACHING IN THE ART
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
The course covers the strands described in VELS Arts Curriculum and Standards ~ Visual Arts (Art and Media) and
Performance (Music and Drama). It looks at philosophical bases and models of education in the arts, treats the students /
teachers as art makers and performers and involves the students in program planning in these two areas.
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EDGDP6007 DEVELOPING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course is designed to enable students to continue to develop their understanding of teaching and learning and, in
particular, to consider how it is shaped by different learning environments. Students will plan for the management of
diversity in developing learning environments while engaging in critical analysis of new and emerging trends and issues
in current educational theory and models of practice within discourses and frameworks of policy.
EDGDP6008 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
This course will develop the skills, values and knowledge required to integrate digital technologies in teaching science
and technology. Students will utilise appropriate pedagogies framed around digital technologies to support the generation
and communication of new knowledge between learners as required to teach VELS key learning areas. An
understanding will be developed of the relationship that exists between scientific knowledge, technological development,
and social issues. Students will be expected to reflect critically on their role as science and technology teachers.
EEGDP6101 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 1
Practical teaching experience is an integral component of the GDE (Primary) teacher education program. In a primary
school setting, this practical experience involves basic planning for teaching, the creation of a learning environment and
interaction with students to achieve learning objectives. During this block teaching practice, teacher education students
develop, apply and reflect upon the application of their practical and theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning.
EEGDP6102 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2
Credit Points: 15
Offered: Semester 2
During this period of block teaching practice, teacher education students further develop, apply and reflect upon the
application of their practical and theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning across the Victorian Essential Learning
Standards. With a selection of appropriate teaching approaches and resources, teacher education students draw on their
understanding of how to present content and facilitate learning processes to motivate and engage learners to achieve
valid educational outcomes in a primary setting.
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