University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

C10233v1 Bachelor of Education in Adult Education

Award(s): Bachelor of Education in Adult Education (BEd)
CRICOS code: 008764B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Faculty/institute responsible: Education
Location: City campus

Note(s)

Students must apply for this course by direct application to UTS.


Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information

Overview

This course is a recognised adult teaching/training qualification, designed to equip students with skills in teaching, designing and evaluating learning and training programs for adults in workplace and educational settings. Students engage in a variety of learning activities, work with academic advisors and workplace practitioners and undertake individual and group learning projects.

This course enhances students' professional development, skills and career prospects in adult education. It is designed with flexibility to enable full-time or part-time study for students who are already working in full-time employment. It also provides opportunities to interact with other professionals and develop important professional networks. This course is a TAFE NSW recognised adult teaching qualification.

Course aims

The course aims to develop practitioners who have competence in teaching and training adults, a deep understanding of learning and a commitment to the education of others.

Career options

Career options include: human resource development and workplace training in the private or public sector; developing staff or managing organisational change; vocational education in TAFE, private colleges, the armed forces, the police service, emergency services, or health care agencies; Aboriginal education; or working with adults developing their language, literacy and numeracy skills. The course is a qualification leading to work in TAFE, AMES, community colleges, and English language schools.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in three years of full-time or six years of part-time study. Subjects are offered in weekly and/or block mode.

Course structure

Student complete a total of 144 credit points made up of 13 core subjects, including two professional practice subjects and 11 major subjects. Students select a major in: human resource development, vocational education and training, language literacy and numeracy education, or Indigenous studies. Students completing the Vocational Education, HRD or Language Literacy and Numeracy majors complete between six to eight electives as part of their major.

Course completion requirements

CBK90272 Major choice 66cp
STM90649 Core subjects 30cp
STM90650 Core subjects 48cp
Total 144cp

Course program

Following a list of majors, course programs are presented for each major assuming full-time attendance. Electives must be chosen from the list presented immediately following the course programs.

 
List of majors
MAJ08953 Human Resource Development 48cp
MAJ09368 Aboriginal Studies 48cp
MAJ09370 Language, Literacy and Numeracy 48cp
MAJ09371 Vocational Education 48cp
 
Aboriginal Studies major
Year 1
Autumn semester
013982 Aboriginal Cultures 6cp
013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice 6cp
013959 Communication and Learning 6cp
013953 Adult Learning in Context 6cp
Spring semester
013974 The Psychology of Adult Learning 6cp
013980 Identity Culture and Communication 6cp
013970 Using Information Technology for Learning 6cp
013082 Aboriginal Social and Political History 6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
013954 Program Design 6cp
013149 The Language Literacy and Numeracy Learner 6cp
013102 Introduction to Language 6cp
013103 Issues in Aboriginal Education 6cp
Spring semester
013118 Teaching and Learning Literacy 6cp
013148 Initiatives in Aboriginal Education 6cp
013955 Assessing Learning 6cp
013971 Teaching and Learning Numeracy 6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
013956 Professional Practice 1 6cp
013981 Teaching Aboriginal Studies 6cp
013110 Programming and Assessment in Language Literacy and Numeracy 6cp
013973 Adult Education Policy in Context 6cp
Spring semester
013088 Educational Management 6cp
013978 Research and Inquiry 6cp
013081 Aboriginal Studies Project 6cp
013957 Professional Practice 2 6cp
 
Human Resource Development major
Year 1
Autumn semester
013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice 6cp
013959 Communication and Learning 6cp
013953 Adult Learning in Context 6cp
013097 Human Resource Development in Organisations 6cp
Spring semester
013974 The Psychology of Adult Learning 6cp
013980 Identity Culture and Communication 6cp
013970 Using Information Technology for Learning 6cp
013972 Organisational Learning and Systems Thinking 6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
013954 Program Design 6cp
013960 Individual Communication in the Workplace 6cp
013956 Professional Practice 1 6cp
013982 Aboriginal Cultures 6cp
Spring semester
013978 Research and Inquiry 6cp
013955 Assessing Learning 6cp
013961 Team Communication in the Workplace 6cp
013976 Strategic Human Resource Development 6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
013973 Adult Education Policy in Context 6cp
Select 18 credit points of electives 18cp
Spring semester
013957 Professional Practice 2 6cp
Select 18 credit points of electives 18cp
 
Language Literacy and Numeracy major
Year 1
Autumn semester
013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice 6cp
013959 Communication and Learning 6cp
013953 Adult Learning in Context 6cp
013149 The Language Literacy and Numeracy Learner 6cp
Spring semester
013974 The Psychology of Adult Learning 6cp
013970 Using Information Technology for Learning 6cp
013118 Teaching and Learning Literacy 6cp
013971 Teaching and Learning Numeracy 6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
013982 Aboriginal Cultures 6cp
013954 Program Design 6cp
013956 Professional Practice 1 6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives 6cp
Spring semester
013980 Identity Culture and Communication 6cp
013955 Assessing Learning 6cp
Select 12 credit points of electives 12cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
013973 Adult Education Policy in Context 6cp
013102 Introduction to Language 6cp
013110 Programming and Assessment in Language Literacy and Numeracy 6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives 6cp
Spring semester
013978 Research and Inquiry 6cp
013957 Professional Practice 2 6cp
Select 12 credit points of electives 12cp
 
Vocational Education major
Year 1
Autumn semester
013956 Professional Practice 1 6cp
013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice 6cp
013959 Communication and Learning 6cp
013953 Adult Learning in Context 6cp
Spring semester
013957 Professional Practice 2 6cp
013974 The Psychology of Adult Learning 6cp
013980 Identity Culture and Communication 6cp
013970 Using Information Technology for Learning 6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
013973 Adult Education Policy in Context 6cp
013954 Program Design 6cp
013982 Aboriginal Cultures 6cp
013152 Individual Difference and Vocational Education Teaching 6cp
Spring semester
013966 e-Learning Experiences 6cp
013955 Assessing Learning 6cp
013978 Research and Inquiry 6cp
013088 Educational Management 6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
Select 24 credit points of electives 24cp
Spring semester
Select 24 credit points of electives 24cp
 
List of electives
013081 Aboriginal Studies Project 6cp
013082 Aboriginal Social and Political History 6cp
013088 Educational Management 6cp
013097 Human Resource Development in Organisations 6cp
013099 Individualised Project 1 6cp
013103 Issues in Aboriginal Education 6cp
013115 Professional Practice and Changing Work 6cp
013124 Work and People 6cp
013148 Initiatives in Aboriginal Education 6cp
013151 Project Management 6cp
013152 Individual Difference and Vocational Education Teaching 6cp
013958 Language Teaching Methodology 6cp
013960 Individual Communication in the Workplace 6cp
013961 Team Communication in the Workplace 6cp
013963 Cultural Diversity at Work 6cp
013966 e-Learning Experiences 6cp
013967 e-Learning Design 6cp
013972 Organisational Learning and Systems Thinking 6cp
013975 Designing and Developing Simulations and Games 6cp
013976 Strategic Human Resource Development 6cp
013979 Leading and Facilitating Change 6cp
013981 Teaching Aboriginal Studies 6cp

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty's website:

Local and current students
telephone +61 2 9514 3900
web inquiries form via the UTS Service Desk https://servicedesk.uts.edu.au
Future international students
web inquiries http://www.uts.internationalstudent.info/Register.aspx
telephone 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
+61 3 9627 4816 (from outside Australia)