We look forward to meeting you at Melbourne Teachers' College and hope you will find it a friendly place that will benefit from your presence. You will meet fellow teachers who will pass on their experiences to you, and the children who will be entrusted to your care in the near future.
THE HISTORY OF
MELBOURNE TEACHERS' COLLEGE
The government, financially embarrassed like the rest of the community by the consequences of the land boom, closed the college in 1893. Much of the tradition that has grown up around the college was formed during the long period when Dr.
COURSES
TRAINED PRIMARY TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE T.P.T.C
TRAINED INFANT TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE T.I.T.C
TRAINED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER'S
TRAINED SPECIAL TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE T.Sp.T.C
TRAINED ART AND CRAFTS TEACHER'S
TRAINED SECONDARY TEACHER'S
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
It specifically trains students to teach children in the nursery section of the primary school, and is designed to enable the student to establish proper attitudes towards small children, understand their needs and know their abilities. The work of the kindergarten is seen in its proper perspective with preschool education and the education of middle school children. The course trains students to administer and organize school libraries, to acquire a knowledge and appreciation of children's literature, to understand children's reading habits, and to establish the library as the focal point of the school's educational program.
Book display and bookcraft Catalyzing and classification History of the book and libraries Music. TRAINED ARTS AND CRAFTS TEACHER CERTIFICATE (Primary) T.A.C.T.C. Prim.) Selected students are granted this one-year course as an extension of the T.P.T.C. Through these experiences in the knowledge and use of the different materials and media, students gain a deeper insight into the achievements of man as artist and craftsman.
For the first two years of the course, the student spends one day a week at the college. Women can also study two minor crafts chosen from: the art of the book, weaving, leatherwork, fabric printing, pottery. One study chosen from: painting, fabric printing and weaving, the art of the book, sewing and tailoring, woodwork, metalwork.
SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Health
The student becomes familiar with modern concepts of health education, which require the formation of healthy attitudes and correct habits in body care. With the well-being of the child in mind, the course deals with topics such as posture, heredity and environment, nutrition and digestion, infectious diseases and the implementation of school hygiene. The basic lectures are about the plant, animal and mineral kingdom with an emphasis on "constant observational contact with the local environment".
The methodological side of the subject takes into account the scope of nature study in primary school, and its relationship with science. The organization of the subject requires knowledge of the effective use of teaching aids—such as the observation bank, picture material and school broadcasts—and the various sources of information that are available. The aim of the study is to develop in the student a mature understanding of the social movements around him.
The consequence of this research is the way and extent of its application in the classroom.
SPECIAL STUDIES
In the second-year elective, music is developed in depth under the title "Music for Living". The parallel growth of all arts under the influence of the cultural mentality of that era will be mentioned. This includes voice training, choral and madrigal experiences, and folk-style singing while playing instruments.
More detailed demonstration and modification of the basic approaches learned in the first year; special opportunities at different grade levels and in rural schools; singing and classroom assessment. The special study of physical education in the second year maintains the basic approach, started in the first year of the course, of integrating the understanding of the theories of physical activity with the personal experience of participation. To do this intelligently and effectively, the student must be made aware of the importance of the method, both for self-improvement and for imparting skills to others.
This consists of a systematic study, along evolutionary lines, of selected members of the animal kingdom. During the course students use textbooks, reference collections, and other tools to identify many of the plant and animal specimens encountered. The knowledge thus acquired will be preserved for permanent reference in the form of properly mounted and annotated collections.
TEACHING PRACTICE
THE STUDENTSHIP
At the end of the course, the individual subject ratings and teaching practice results are converted into a single college mark that affects the student's classification and his eligibility for an extended course. To complete their courses while in the field, they must notify the principal of their intention at the beginning of the year; they will then be given the required work to be sent to the college for consideration. At the end of each year of the college course, a reclassification of all students into teachers' colleges is made on the basis of academic results and teaching ability.
After completing a college course, each graduate is given a position in Grade IV on the classified list of teachers. His subsequent promotion depends on assessments made of his teaching efficiency by school inspectors; however, he must acquire additional qualifications to advance to senior positions in his teaching service sector. Each year extended studentships are awarded to a number of students who have qualified for the Trained Primary Teacher Certificate.
Applications from all teachers' colleges in Victoria are processed by the Department of Education, and available places on the extended courses are allocated on a quota system to the most successful students with the necessary qualifications. Trained Arts and Crafts Teacher's Certificate (Primary) One year Trained Homework Teacher's Certificate (Primary) One year Trained Special Teacher's Certificate One year Trained Teacher of the Deaf's Certificate One year Trained Teacher-Librarian's Certificate One year. The Educated Secondary Teacher Certificate (Arts and Crafts) can also be extended by one year to enable selected students to complete the Secondary Art Teacher Certificate.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
HOSTELS
LIBRARY
ART COLLECTION
COMMUNITY DAY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Such discussions are not consultations: they are intended to advise the student on courses of action that appear desirable. The first examination and an X-ray test take place during the first few weeks of the course, to determine the student's suitability for teaching work. The second examination and X-ray test, at the end of the course, determines his eligibility to participate in the state pension scheme.
It aims to represent a cross-section of the best college thought in the field of creative writing. A nominal membership subscription of two shillings per annum can be paid through the group's union representative. A large number of students accompanied by members of staff go on educational tours in the second term holidays.
This way they can enjoy the benefits of group travel at minimum rates to the major tourist resorts across Australia. Every student is covered under the provisions of the law for injuries sustained or illness incurred while on duty or while traveling to or from duty. If the disability is deemed to be covered by law, the medical costs are paid and the days of absence incurred are not deducted from the sick leave credit.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
He is accepted to both clubs of his choice and stays with them for a year. If for any reason he does not gain membership in the club of his choice, he will be assigned to the sport he has chosen in Group 3. The two main events each year are the Combined Teachers' Carnivals in Athletics and Swimming.
The two main social events of the year are the Invitational Ball in June and the Graduation Ball in November. Other highlights of the year are a welcome concert and a river trip, which are usually held shortly after the college reopens. One of the unpublicized activities of college students is the volunteer work done to help underprivileged or disabled sections of the community.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
- FINANCE COMMITTEE
- SOCIAL COMMITTEE
- COLLEGE AWARDS COMMITTEE
- SERVICE AWARDS COMMITTEE
- College Activities A. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
- COLLEGE COMPETITION
- PUBLICATIONS
Proposed amendments are submitted for review at the first full council meeting. All meetings are open to all students, but they do not have the right to vote. The role of the Finance Committee is to advise and make recommendations to the Council on the use of Council funds. a) The council appoints a social committee consisting of:
The function of the Social Committee is to make recommendations. to the Council on the implementation of the College's social activities. a) At the beginning of each academic year, the Executive Board will recommend to the Council a committee to determine the tuition fees. This committee is representative of all phases of the College's activities and is submitted to the Council for approval. second meeting of the year. The award is called the Service Award and is given for outstanding services to the College in extracurricular activities.
The directors of the clubs and associations, who must be elected no later than one calendar month after the start of the academic year, are:. The composition of each committee is determined by the needs of individual clubs and associations. The method of dividing the students into competitive groups for the Inter-College competitions is determined by the Council each year.
