Teaching
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects to students in Year 7 to Year 12. These subjects are broadly grouped into the following eight key learning areas: English; mathematics; science; human society and its environment; languages other than English; technological and applied studies; creative arts; and personal development, health and physical education.
Primary school teachers are trained to teach across six key learning areas: English; mathematics; science and technology; human society and its environment; creative and practical arts; and personal development, health and physical education.
With specialist training you can work in areas such as special education, English as a second language, vocational education, teacher librarianship, careers education and school counselling.
Teacher Training
There are several ways to qualify as a primary or secondary teacher, for example:
- A four year undergraduate degree, such as a Bachelor of Education (BEd)
- A three year undergraduate degree (with subjects suitable for teaching) plus a one or two year postgraduate course, such as a one year Graduate Diploma of Education (DipEd).
Teaching Training @ Batemans Bay
At Batemans Bay Education Centre you can complete a three year Bachelor of Arts or Commerce program which fulfills the requirements for primary teaching and some secondary teaching subjects. From 2009 you can complete a one-year Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) at Batemans Bay Education Centre.
If you have a degree from another institution, you may also be eligible to complete the Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) if your degree meets the requirements.
Where to now?
If you have no prior university qualifications:
- Apply to study an undergraduate degree. Click here for more information about studying at Batemans Bay.
- Check the subject requirements for Primary or Secondary Teaching and study the Key Learning Areas for planning what subjects to do in your undergraduate degree (click here)
If you are already studying:
- Check the subject requirements for Primary or Secondary Teaching to plan what subjects to do in your undergraduate degree (click here)
- Complete an unofficial subject pattern to check that you are on the “right track” (click here)
If you have completed a degree or equivalent:
- Confirm your eligibility for a Graduate Diploma in Education by completing an "Request for Official Assessment" form (click here)
- Apply for a position in the program (click here)
- Attach your Formal Assessment Form, stating that your undergraduate degree is approved for teaching.
- The strict deadline for receipt of applications is 31 October, 2008. This application can be submitted directly to UOW Batemans Bay.
- You should include a statement regarding your teaching philosophy (no more than one page) and a brief overview (no more than one page) of any previous formal or informal teaching positions or leadership roles.
- Offers are made in early December 2008. Acceptance and enrolment are in January 2009.
- You cannot defer your offer into the program. You will need to re-apply for each year in which you wish to study.
- No other courses may be studied concurrently with the GDE. You will not be permitted to enrol in additional subjects to complete undergraduate degree requirements while enrolled in the GDE. Currently, the GDE cannot be commenced mid-year.
More information?
For further information about teaching as a career option, please visit the Department of Education and Training web site.
For further information about teacher requirements, refer to the NSW Intitute of Teachers' web site.
For further information about University of Wollongong Graduate Diploma in Education program phone:4221 3981 or refer to the Graduate Diploma in Education web site.
Come along to our Information Evening to find out more!
Thursday 31st July ♦ 6pm ♦ Hanging Rock ♦ Beach Road
Please don't hesitate to contact the staff at the Batemans Bay Education Centre further information.
- Phone: 4472 2125
- Email: gayl_vidgen@uow.edu.au
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