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Bachelor of Adult Education The University of Western Sydney, Nepean has campuses located at Kingswood/Werrington (the "Penrith" campus) and Rydalmere (the "Parramatta" campus). Nepean encourages students to take subjects from a number of disciplines, even though they may be attempting a highly specialised award. Nepean offers numerous combined degrees, and students are taught to work as members of a multi-disciplinary team that corresponds closely to practices in the workplace. Nepean provides a variety of learning experiences, frequently as alternatives, to enable students to develop the style of study that suits them best. In an increasing number of courses, Nepean offers the option of electronic study at home as a supplement to face to face teaching. Nepean provides a course structure designed to allow students maximum flexibility in their selection of subjects appropriate to their future career. Nepean emphasises practical experience in the workplaces of potential employers, as well as on campus. Courses at Nepean are frequently reviewed, to enable the University to respond to new demands. The average life of a course (the period between the introduction of a program and its subsequent updating) is normally less than five years. Courses aim at maximum relevance to the state of knowledge and professional practice. The University of Western Sydney Nepean offers five specialised Education programs for school leavers. Additional separate courses are available for graduates who wish to enter teaching following the completion of another award: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (General Primary), Bachelor of Education (Special Education), Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and PE - which leads to secondary PE teaching) and Bachelor of Adult Education. Entry in to the Bachelor of Adult Education requires prior experience in working with adults, and is not available to school leavers who lack this experience. All Bachelor of Education courses are four years in length, except for the Bachelor of Health Science and the Bachelor of Adult Education, which are three years in length. Students can withdraw at the end of the third year and receive a Bachelor of Teaching, which satisfies the minimum requirements for employment with the NSW Dept of Education and Training.? Courses are offered at the Penrith campus, and make extensive use of the educational opportunities in the west of Sydney. The courses are practical, and are intended to produce informed practitioners who can be effective in all aspects of teaching, whether in the classroom or in the wider community. Part time attendance is possible, but with the exception of Adult Education, these courses are offered during the day only. Numerous combined degrees are available, including a combined Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Theology. The University has abolished the traditional structure of Deans and Faculties, and operates on a system of interdisciplinary teaching teams based on "Schools" of around 15 to 20 academics and support staff. Courses are offered by collaboration between a number of schools under the supervision of a Course Management Committee. Bachelor of Adult EducationCourse Description: This course provides the opportunity for adult educators (and those seeking to become adult educators) to gain a professional qualification in adult education, training and development. The course explores a number of areas, and allows students considerable freedom to choose the area of specialisation must appropriate to their needs. NOTE: As the majority of students are mature age, with prior experience in industry, the course is taught against this background. There is nothing to prevent school leavers from joining the program, provided they can demonstrate the equivalent of at least two years experience in teaching or supervising in a workplace situation, or in an adult or community organisation. (For example, training volunteers, providing first aid or bushfire training, coaching adults, adult swimming and lifesaving instruction, providing community welfare or environmental action education, providing team leadership in the workplace). The course assumes that participants are mature in outlook, and are experienced in training others, and can only accept school leavers if they meet these requirements. Principal areas of study: Critical Thinking in Adult Education, Communicative Competence in VET, Workplace and Community Programs, Workbased Learning, Adult Teaching and Learning Strategies, Philosophy, Politics and Practices in Adult Education, Conceptual Frameworks of Post-Compulsory Education, Workbased Project, Community Management and Organisations, Education by Participation, Research in the Community, Community Education, Community Development, Workplace Language and Literacy, Adult Literacy and Numeracy, Adult Teaching Methods, Adult Practicum Course Duration: 6 years (P/T). Special arrangements can be made for International students to take this course full time. Name of campus: Penrith campus Mode of Delivery: Internal or external (flexible delivery). Year 12 Prerequisites: Students must have the ability to speak and understand academic English (2u English preferred). Because of the special requirements of this course the majority of applicants - particularly school leavers - are interviewed before admission. Application is made direct to the University, not through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Other: This is a highly innovative program for adult educators. [It is important to note that this course does not qualify a person to teach in NSW primary or secondary schools]. Professional recognition: Not applicable Combined degrees: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)Course Description: This course prepares students for employment as teachers in early Childhood settings, including preschools, childcare centres and K-2 classes in primary schools. The course fosters students understanding of child development as the basis for planning and teaching early childhood curricula. It develops knowledge, skills and attitudes which enable graduates to work effectively with parents, colleagues, other professionals, and community members. Principal areas of study: Understanding Education, Early Childhood Pedagogy, Child Development, Programming for Infants Toddlers and Preschoolers, Contextual Paediatrics, Language and Literacy in Early Childhood, Child Development, Motivation and Learning, Early Childhood Art, Music, Movement and Drama, Mathematics in Early Childhood, Communication and Interaction, Planning for Young Children with Special needs, Science & Technology in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Service Management, Professional Practice Course Duration: 4 years (F/T) [The fourth year can be taken either full time or part time. Years 1 to 3 are only offered full time] Name of campus: Penrith campus Mode of Delivery: Internal, with off campus observation and professional experience Year 12 Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, understanding and speaking English. [NOTE: The NSW Dept of Education and Training requires applicants who intend seeking employment in NSW government schools to have completed at least two units of English, and two units of Maths in their HSC. If they have not reached this level they may need to undertake additional study while at university] Other: This is a comprehensive Early Childhood course that prepares students to teach children aged 0 - 8 in a variety of Early Childhood settings. There is a strong focus on the child within the context of the family, and the current legislative and licensing framework that is designed to protect the child from abuse. The course also places considerable stress on practical exposure to the workplace. Students undertake weekly experience in first semester, and this is followed by three professional experience blocks of four weeks each in semesters two, four and six. A professional internship is possible (and encouraged) in the fourth year. Professional recognition: Completion of the course gives a recognised NSW teaching qualification for long day childcare centres, preschools and Years K - 2 in NSW government schools. Combined degrees: UWS Nepean is developing a series of degrees that combine Early Childhood Education with other disciplines, where there is a demand for the combination and it is practical to timetable classes [for example, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)/Bachelor of Theology]. Bachelor of Education (Primary)Course Description: This course combines theory and practice in a course which prepares students for a career in education and, specifically, teaching in primary schools. Principal areas of study: Major studies in Education, primary curriculum studies, professional studies and professional experience. Other subject areas: English, mathematics, science and technology, creative and practical arts, human society and its environment, health, physical education and personal development. Course Duration: 4 years (F/T) Name of Campus: Penrith campus Mode of Delivery: Internal Year 12 Prerequisites: Proficiency in English and 2 units of Mathematics Other: Not applicable Professional Recognition: Completion of the course gives a recognised NSW primary school teaching qualification. Combined Degrees: None available
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