南十字星学院

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) double degree is designed to provide graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge. These awards provide depth in the underlying principles and concepts in applied social sciences and one or more of AC’s wide range of disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning and innovative electives.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The double degree course structure is based on 10 semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

22 compulsory core subjects

3 specialisations each from the separate awards (18 subjects)

To qualify for award of the double degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) a candidate shall complete at least 400 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core and specialisation subjects.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge:

Demonstrate

Knowledge of various approaches used across a broad and coherent body of knowledge within the Christian worldview framework;

A broad knowledge of theories, principles and practices, with depth in the area of Arts specialisation;

an in-depth knowledge of key issues and practices in the discipline area of secondary teaching;

A general knowledge of scholarship and recent developments in the subject areas pertaining to secondary teaching;

A broad and coherent understanding regarding the planning, implementation, assessment and reporting of pedagogically sound learning activities consistent with a Christian worldview and appropriate to the demands of the teaching context;

Skills:

Demonstrate

Skills to analyse, synthesise, and apply knowledge of theories, principles and practices in the Arts discipline area;

Skills to understand and communicate a Christian worldview;

Cognitive and technical skills required for a range of liberal arts fields, with depth in the area of specialisation;

Ability to identify issues and to provide evidence based and innovative solutions, by integrating their Christian worldview to complex issues;

Skills in critical thinking and self-directed learning, using a range of sources and methods;

Analyse and interpret the stages of development in physical, cognitive, social/emotional and spiritual growth in children and adolescents and apply it to diagnosis and teaching strategies for progression of students;

Analyse and synthesise various pedagogical approaches with differing ideologies and develop skills and strategies (including technologies) to enhance the quality of learning for all students, including those from marginalised communities;

Identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the discipline area of secondary teaching;

Communication skills to present theories, ideas and arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriately selected communication methods;

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the double degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) may find employment in schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills, academic knowledge, practical experience and critical thinking. This includes careers such as corporate trainers and development managers, curriculum consultants and developers, educational administrators, educational researchers, government policy advisers, community educators, education publication writers or editors, or education policy analysts. Additionally, graduates may progress further along the pathway toward Level 8 and 9 (postgraduate studies) upon completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary).