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Faculty of Education Handbook, 1993 The University of Newcastle Faculty of Education Handbook <,t_-L • !I CONTENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASlLE New South Wales FACULTY OF EDUCATION Location Address: University Drive, Callaghan SECTION ONE FACULTY STAFF 1 SECTION TWO FACULTY INFORMATION S Postal Address: The University of Newcast1e NSW 2308 SECTION THREE RULES GOVERNING ACADEMIC AWARDS (OTHER THAN MASTERS & DOCTORAL DEGREES) 9 Telephone: (049) 21.5000 SECTION FOUR REGULATIONS GOVERNING MASTER AND DOCTORAL DIWREES 14 SECTION FIVE FACULTY POLICIES 20 Telex: AA28194 - Library AA28618- Bursar SECTION SIX EXTERNAL STUDIES - EDUCATION 23 AA28784 - TVNRA (The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited) SECTION SEVEN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION COURSE PROGRAMS 26 Facsimile: (049) 21.6922 Bachelor or Education Art 26 Hours of Business: Mondays to Fridays excepting public holidays 9 am to 5 pm Design and Technology 27 Early Childhood 27 EnglishlHistory 28 The University of Newcastle Calendar consists of the following volumes: Languages/Asian Studies 29 Volume I Legislation Mathematics 31 Volume 2 University Bodies and Staff Music 30 Volume 3 Faculty of Architecture Handbook Physical and Health Education 31 Volume 4 Faculty of Art, Design and Communication Handbook Primary 32 'Volume 5 Faculty of Arts Science 32 Volume 6 Faculty of Economics and Commerce Handbook Social Sciences 33 34 Volume 7 Faculty of Education Handbook Specialisation/Special Education Volume 8 Faculty of Engineering Handbook SECTION EIGHT POST -GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Volume 9 Faculty of Health Sciences COURSE PROGRAMS 3S Volume 10 Faculty of Law Diploma in Education 3S Volume 11 Faculty of Medicine Handbook Bachelor of Education Volume 12 Faculty of Music Design and Technology - Conversion 36 Volume 13 Faculty of Nursing Early Childhood - Ycar 4 Program 37 Volume 14 Faculty of Science and Mathematics Handbook Music ~ Conversion 38 > Volume 15 ,Faculty of Social Science Primary - Year 4 Program 38 Also available are the Undergraduate Guides Technical and Further Education ~ Year 4 Program 39 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies This Volume is intended as a reference handbook for students enrolling in courses conducted by the Design and Technology 39 Faculty of Architecture. Graduate Certincate/Dlploma In Educational Studies The colour band, Gamet Bce 160, on the cover is the lining colour of the hood of Bachelors of Computer Education 40 Architecture of this University. Curriculum 40 The information in this Handbook is correct as at 11 September 1992. Speech and Language Remediation 41 ISSN 0159 - 3412 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies Special Education 41 Recommended Price: Three dollars and fifty cents plus postage. Adult Special Education 41 Bachelor of Educational Studies 42 Master of Educational Studies 42 Designed by: Marie~ T Wisniowski Master of Early Childhood Education 42 Typeset by: Jan Spurr, Secretariat Division, The University of Newcastle Master of Industrial Education 43 Printed by: Newcastle Camera Print Master of Special Education 44 Master of Education 44 Doctor of Education 44 CONTENTS Doctor of Philosophy 4S Further Information 4S SECfION NINE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS 46 Information 46 Curriculum Studies Subjects 47 Education S4 Subject Code Nos. 68 Educational Studies 71 Pedagogical Studies 74 Specialist Studies 82 DEAN'S FOREWORD Contributing Departments (outside Facu1ty) Deparbnent of Applied Life Sciences On behalf of the Faculty off':'.ducation, I welcome warmly all new II the pre-service Diploma in Education, which provides a Department of Applied Science and Technology students and welcome back continuing students. professional year of study to complement undergraduate Deparunent of Design studies in teacher relevant degrees such as Arts, Science Deparunent of Drama Education at all levels is in the process of considerable chWlge in Australia Recognition of the central importWlce of the teacher in and Economics. The course features foundation studies in Department of Fine Art the process of developing the "clever country" is beginning to education, teaching theory and practice, practicum sessions Department of Management bring belated rewards in terms of status Wld salaries. Revolution and teaching related elective studies; Deparunent of Mathematics in curricula and syllabi at national and state levels is demanding III post -graduate diplomas and certificates in extension areas Department of Music urgent extensions and redirections in content and curriculum for experienced teachers, such as computer education, SECfIONTEN RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ST AFF 92 studies through postgraduate diplomas and degree conversion curriculum development, design and technology education, courses. The attractive career possibilities in regionaliscd policy­ special education, speech and language remediation; SECfION ELEVEN GENERAL INFORMATION located in centre section making, management, course development and in-servicing are IV higher degrees through: PRINCIPAL DATES 1993 encouraging even more teachers to undertake higher degree (a) coursework, including the Bachelor and Master of ADVICE AND INFORMATION Ii programs. The Commonwealth government is promoting closer co-operation between Education and other discipline faculties to Educationa1 Studies, and ENROLMENT AND RE-ENROLMENT III enhance the quality of teaching content, particularly at the in­ (b) coursework and thesis, as with the Master of Early V LEAVE OF ABSENCE service level. Childhood; the Master of Industria1 Education, the V ATTENDANCE AT CLASSES The Faculty is responding positively and vigorously to these Master of Special Education and Doctor of Education, GENERAL CONDUCT V professional demands. Within the parameters of academic v excellence it encourages articulation, cooperation and (c) research, including the Master of Education and the EXAMINATIONS collaboration with various education systems to provide the best Doctor of Philosophy. STATEMENTS OF ACADEMIC RECORD viii possible facilities and programs for the preparation and V undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Education as UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS - Rules viii development of teachers. It also promotes general academic an academic discipline, offered within the Faculty of Arts, study of education, its processes and contexts. CHARGES x (see Faculty of Arts Handbook for details). Courses draw generally on organised knowledge and research in HIGHER EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION SCHEME (H~;CS) x The programs of the Faculty are supported by a number of the fields of history, sociology, philosophy and psychology of xi dedicated resource centres. A Curriculum Resources andResearch LOANS education, teaching and curriculum studies, special and Centre (CRRC), a Teaching Research Development Centre xi REFUND OF CHARGES multicultural education, societal issues, educational measurement (TRDC) and a library audio-visual section provide access to and policy studies. CAMPUS TRAFFIC AND PARKING xi comprehensive collections of teaching materials and audio­ There are five salient fonns of award serviced by the Paculty, visua1 aids. V ideo-tape facilities are available for micro-teaching. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES xii each contributing significantly to a particular demand: The Instructional Media Unit provides technical facilities, Banking resources and assistance for production of teaching aids and Cashier xii I the pre-service, integrated four-year BEd courses. The xii BEd provides all the major teaching specialisations technology applications in teaching. Computer facilities and Chaplaincy Service technical aid and secretarial assistance are available for research Community Programmes xii (English/History, Social Sciences, Languages/Asian activities. Convocation xii Studies, Maths, Science, Physical Education, Design and Co-op Bookshop xii Technology, Music, Art, [<..arly Childhood, Primary and, We wish you a most inspiring and productive experience in Lost Property xii in combination with others, Special Education). The Education. Noticeboards xii award features foundational studies (psychology, Jack Caldwell xii sociology, curriculum, special education) professional Post Office Dean Public Transport xii preparation, specia1ist studies, practicum sessions and an Student Insurance Cover xiii independent study and culminates in a unique semester­ University Computing SCJVices xiii long internship; SECTION ONE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor KJ. Morgan, ESc, MA, DPhiI(Oxf) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor M.P. Carter, BA(Nott), PhD(Edin) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) L.F. Hennessy, BA(Syd) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning) D.R. Huxley, EA, LittE(NE), MA, PhD Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Students Professor K.R. Dutton, MA(Syd), DU(Paris), Officier des Palmes academiques, FACE Pro Vice-Chancellor (Development) L.R. Eastcott, MEd(Syd), PhD(Alberta), BA, DipEd Deputy President of Academic Senate Professor F.L. Clark, BEe, PhD(Syd), FCPA, ACIS, ACIM Dean for Research Professor RJ. MacDonald, BSc, PhD(NSW), FAIP SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Director and Head of School A.o. Taylor, BA, ASTC, MEngSc, PhD, FIlA, MACE Assistant Registrar C. MUrti, BA(llSP), MA(The Hague) Administrative Assistants I. Blyth, HA, DipEd K. Kittel, BA, BSc N. Vee, BA FACULTY OF EDUCATION Dean J.A.W. Caldwell, BA, DipEd(NSW), Phd(Macq), GradDipEdStud(NE), MA. MACE Deputy Dean Dr. L.K.S. Chan, Br'Al(Hons), PhD(W.Aust) Assistant Deans T J. Lovat, BEd, GradDipREd(SACAE), BTheol, TheoIM(MCD), MA, PhD(Syd), MACE S.F. Bourke. BSc(NSW), BA, M.Litt(NE), MEd(Monash),
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