Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of EducationThe objectives of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education component of the joint degree arethat students should be able to:• demonstrate professional qualities including self reliance• develop strong communication skills,• demonstrate awareness of classroom management practices.• develop critical awareness and problem solving skills• demonstrate a cultural sensitivity,• develop a strong scholarship ability.• understand a global perspective in education.• demonstrate personal confidence .• possess a practical application of theory and the ability to work in teams.• foster personal and intellectual sophistication to encompass a wider social andcultural awareness.• provide advanced knowledge in one or more specific discipline(s).• develop advanced generic skills, particularly with regard to independent andcritical thinking, analysis and interpretation, problem solving and self-direction andmanagement.• increase their capacity to deal with non-routine and abstract work.• maximise their leadership potential.• cultivate a high level of scholarly curiosity and an enduring passion for learning.• encourage values of respect and honesty in engaging with the views of others inpublic settings of discussion and debate.Admission Requirements:Satisfactory completion of the VCE including prerequisites Units 3 and 4 English (any);equivalent interstate or overseas qualification; Mature Age entry.Credit Points: 480Available to International Students: Yes NoMode of Study:distance learning short-course based block modestandard teaching period deliveryother (if other please give details)Page 5 of 10