Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (BA/BTch (Sec)) course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, independent and state high school systems in both Australia and overseas. Many Avondale graduates are highly valued in the Australian education sector. It is Avondale’s aim…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (BA/BTch (Sec)) course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills needed to teach in Christian, independent and state high school systems in both Australia and overseas. Many Avondale graduates are highly valued in the Australian education sector. It is Avondale’s aim to graduate teachers who are reflective, creative and confident in the classroom.
Double majors are offered at Avondale, allowing you to choose two teaching subject areas. This course successfully prepares you to teach through innovative learning, hands on practical placements and an intentional focus on health and wellbeing.
At Avondale you are given the opportunity to complete one of your professional teaching experiences in a developing country. In the past this has taken teams of Avondale students to Cambodia, India, Nepal and The Kingdom of Tonga.
Secondary Fields:
Biology
Business Studies and Commerce
Chemistry
Computing Technology – Information Systems**
Design and Technology
English
Food Technology
Geography**
Health and Physical Education
History (Modern and Ancient**)
Home Economics
Industrial Technology
Legal Studies**
Mathematics
Music
Outdoor Education**
Religious Studies
Science
Technology and Applied Studies
Textiles Technology**
Visual Arts
** Offered as a minor only
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), graduates will be able to:
synthesise their personal and professional beliefs into a worldview that enables them to be effective and ethical teachers;
create quality learning experiences for all students;
demonstrate the acquisition of a body of knowledge and skills specific to the creative and professional practice of chosen discipline areas;
use personal competencies to enhance knowledge acquisition, communication, problem solving, creativity and sustainability;
design, implement and evaluate curriculum and assessment for diverse learners;
create sustainable, safe, respectful, socially just, and supportive learning environments;
promote holistic wellbeing practices in personal and professional settings;
address educational issues through research to improve teaching knowledge and practice;
demonstrate and employ a philosophy of service and servant leadership in professional and personal spheres;
reflect critically on professional practice, professional commitment, and ethical and moral responsibilities of the teaching profession.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Secondary School Teacher
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Secondary Science Teacher
School Chaplain
Tutor
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with higher education study
Completion or partial completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 qualification at an accredited university or higher education provider; or
Successful completion of bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
Successful completion of an Avondale pathway program
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 4 qualification or higher; or
A New Zealand Qualifications Framework NZQF Level 4 qualification or higher; or
Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) teaching areas – an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 3 trade qualification with three to five years of recent post-apprenticeship trade experience in relevant technology
Applicants with work and life experience
An ATAR equal to or above 63.00; or
An appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment; or
An appropriate score in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic): 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skill areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Avondale University is the university that cares, Avondale’s focus is on delivering a high-quality educational experience for every course on offer.Inclusive and personalised student support via small classes with easy access to lecturers helps students get the most out of their study. They show this by ranking us number one in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality →The Good Universities Guide 2024.Students love the green, natural environment of our beautiful Lake Macquarie campus (located between the Central Coast and Newcastle) and the state-of-the-art health facilities of our campus at Sydney Adventist Hospital on the North Shore.A university experience like no other. Your career is more than just a job or a pay check at the end of the week. Your career is a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. At Avondale University, we’re here to equip our students to fulfil their individual calling in the workforce, community and the world by providing a quality higher education experience. We call it the #avondalexp.
