Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 Studies.
Contact: Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. (First or second semester.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
■ identify the difference in assumptions about learning of pedagogy (the art and science of teaching children) and androgogy (the a rt and science of helping adults to learn); and
■ indicate the implications of these differences for program planning, selection of teaching strategies and evaluation processes.
Content: Adult education; principles and practices; adult learning.
Assessment: A set of exercises; a major assignment (70 per cent); one minor assignment (30 per cent).
772-385 SPECIALISED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION
Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 Studies.
Contact: Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. (First or second semester.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
■ possess a systematic approach to instructional design using an authoring language (option 1) OR students will gain experience in using three specialised applications to produce materials for educational purposes (option 2).
Content: Option 1: a systematic approach to Instructional Design using an authoring and/or tutoring program to develop an education program. Option 2: advanced computer applications involving theory and practical work.
Assessment: A set of exercises; a major assignment (70 per cent); and a minor assignment (30 per cent).
772-386 STUDIES OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 Studies.
Contact: Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. (First or second semester.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
■ be alerted to the possibilities of discriminatory behaviours and practices as they affect all types of groups and individuals in light of equality of opportunity in both education and the broader community;
■ have gained a basic knowledge of anti-discrimination legislation and the opportunity to assess their values regarding social justice issues; and
• acquire experience in a research project which is aimed at devising effective and equitable programs for the range of students within their professional roles.
Content: Action-research to investigate and analyse equal opportunity issues and practices in education; individual students or small groups will develop, implement and evaluate a project.
Assessment: A 3000-word negotiated project (100 per cent).
772-387 MATHEMATICS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Credit points: 8.3Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 Studies.
Contact: Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. (Second semester.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
• understand basic mathematic skills needed for teaching;
■ demonstrate competency in using a hand calculator
• demonstrate applications and methods of teaching mathematics in particular vocational areas; and
• appreciate the scope and use of mathematics in the general context of human endeavour.
Content: The teaching of mathematics within vocational courses by non-specialised teachers; how people learn mathematics; teaching resources.
Assessment: A set of exercises; a major assignment (60 per cent); and several minor assignments (40 per cent).
772-388 TEACHING TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Completion of Year 2 studies.
Contact Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. Some sessions will involve field experience. (First or second semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
• analyse the directions in which their specialised industry is heading and to address implementation of curriculum appropriate for these directions.
Content: Past and current technologies; likely future technological developments, educational and work implications.
Assessment: A number of reports equivalent to 3000 words (100 per cent).
772-389 TRAINING AND LEARNING IN THE WORK PLACE
Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Year 2 studies.
Contact Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. Some sessions will involve field experience. (First or second semester.) Objectives: Ort completion of this subject students should be able to:
is acquire an understanding of training and learning approaches within the work place. This includes an awareness of the social, political and economic influence of each workplace group;
• understanding the industrial and commercial working environment; and industry's relationship with educational sectors such as TAFE colleges.
Content: Training and learning in apprenticeships, traineeships. on-site and in-house training and skill centres.
Assessment A number of reports equivalent to 3000 words (100 per cent).
PRACTICUM IN TEACHING AND LEARNING Credit points: 8.3
Prerequisite: Year 2 Studies.
Contact Twelve 3-hour lecture/workshops. Some sessions will involve field experience. (First or second semester.) Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
■ demonstrate various approaches to teaching and learning;
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• negotiate learning tasks and accept responsibility for student learning;
■ reflect on learning activities; and
• demonstrate the skills of research or investigation with an action onentation.
Content: A teaching/learning experience in a different
setting or context from that familiar to the student is negotiated as a learning contract.
Assessment: The fulfilment of a learning contract;
presentation of a report equivalent to 3000 words (100 per cent).
INITIAL COURSE ENQUIRIES: VIRGINIA BRANTON.
TELEPHONE (03) 810 3317.
COURSE CO-ORDINATOR: GEOFF RODGERS, ROOM G255,
TELEPHONE: (03) 810 3232.
The Diploma of Teaching (Technology) is a three year full- time course designed to prepare non-graduates with industrial qualifications and experience to teach technology studies in post primary schools.
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The course has as its objectives that diplomates should be able to:
develop a teaching competence especially related to problem based learning and the integration of theory and practice in technology education;
understand basic curriculum and skills;
participate effectively in school decision making;
apply practical skills relevant to a variety of technical areas;
understand a variety of technologies, including their personal, social and environmental effects;
discuss their informed and defensible view on technology, education and society and their relationships;
v demonstrate an awareness of the implications of social justice policies including anti-discrimination legislation, for their teaching; and
demonstrate personal qualities and skills relevant to a career in teaching.
Course code
The course code for the Diploma of Teaching (Technology) is 408.
Entry requirements
You may be a candidate for the Diploma of Teaching (Technology) if you:
■ have a Certificate of Proficiency of the Victorian Industrial Training Commission and substantial relevant
work experience such that the period of apprenticeship and work experience totals not less than eight years; or
• have a Certificate of Technology or other approved two year full-time post Year 11 TAFE certificate plus at least six years of relevant work experience; or
• have other such qualifications or occupational experience as may be deemed by the Faculty of Education to be at least equivalent to one of the above requirements; and
• have obtained the consent of the Faculty.
Period of candidature
Normally you will study for at least three academic years as a full-time student only.
Credit
The total number of points which may be credited for previous studies and experience must not exceed 200 points.
Course structure and progress
Your progress in the course is expressed in terms of points credited for subjects passed.
To satisfy the requirements for the Diploma of Teaching (Technology) award you must:
• gain a cumulative score of at least 300 points; and
• complete the compulsory subjects or approved equivalent studies.
The course has two major components. The first component is a two year core program. The fourth and final semester of the core program is an Integrated Studies Program in which you undertake projects designed to integrate, extend and apply knowledge and skills acquired during the previous three semesters.
The course is based on the internship model of teacher training and teaching experience is the central focus.
Program studies at the School are designed to complement the students developing competence and experience in their teaching context.
You attend program studies at the school two days each week and undertake supervised teaching experience in a post primary school for the remaining three days each week.
The second component of the course is the Complementary studies which constitutes the third year and consists of two parts.
The first part comprises Advanced Specialist Studies in which you pursue studies designed to increase the depth of knowledge and skills in your base specialist field. You may apply for credits for such studies completed prior to enrolment. The second part consists of the Technology Education Program in which you pursue studies designed to extend and broaden your understanding and skills in various aspects of technology education.
You undertake third year studies on a part-time basis with
classes conducted late afternoon, weekends and during school vacations.
First Year Compulsory Subjects
Points
771-126 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum lA 11.1
771-127 Technology Studies lA 5.6
771-128 Educational Psychology 1 5.6 771-129 Language Communication 1A 11.2 771-131 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum 1B 11.1
771-132 Technology Studies 1B 5.6
771-133 Education, Technology and Society 1 8.3 771-134 Language and Communication 1B 8.3
771-156 Teaching Experience 33.2
Second Year Compulsory Subjects
Points
771-136 Teaching, Learning and Curriculum 2 11.1
771-137 Technology Studies 2 5.6
771-138 Educational Psychology 2 5.6 771-139 Language and Communication 2 5.6 771-140 Education, Technology and Society 2 5.6 771-142 Integrated Studies Program 33.3
774-149 Teaching Experience 33.2
Third Year Compulsory Subjects
Points
771-144 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-145 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-146 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-147 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-148 Advanced Specialist Studies Program 10.0 771-149 Technology Education Program 50.0
Subject descriptions
771-126 TEACHING, LEARNING AND CURRICULUM 1A
Credit points: 11.1.
Contact: Twelve 4-hour lectures. (First semester.)
Objectives: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
■ plan learning experiences;
■ define learning aims and objectives;
• conduct a successful learning experience; and
• use effective techniques for questioning, motivation, classroom organisation and safe working practices.
Content: An introduction to teaching and learning;
preparation for teaching; lesson planning; aims and objectives; sequential lessons; the pacing of lessons;
questioning techniques; safe working practices in workshops and other learning contexts; discipline; classroom organisation; student motivation; effective use of teaching aids; methods of assessing student performance.
Assessment: A class presentation and a 1000-word written report (30 per cent); class exercises (20 per cent); and set assignments of approximately 2000 words (50 per cent).