Welcome to the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

1. Welcometo the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) FACULTY OFEDUCATION & ARTS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Program Information Session | Semester 2, 2019

2. Acknowledgement of Country

3. Program Convenor Associate I-Fang LeeEmail: I-Fang.Lee@newcastle.edu.au • Phone: 4348 4128Office Location: EN.208 The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans.

4. Deputy Program Convenor Dr Nicole Leggett (Ourimbah) Email: Nicole.Leggett@newcastle.edu.au Phone: 43484041Office location: Humanities Building The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

5. Course Coordinator A  Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades. Program Advisor and Student Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. Student Advisors are part of the Student Advice Team and are located in Student Central locations. They assist you to navigate UON policies and procedures and the free services to support you during your study.

6. Program Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. For more info visit newcastle.edu.au/askuonor email ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au • CallaghanPatricia Duggan Phone: 4921 7922 • Ourimbah • Belinda Lake (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) Phone: (02) 434 94598

7. Semester Study Load Full-time study = Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester Part-time study = Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

8. Terminology Core Courses = compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program Elective = any unrestricted course in the University

9. Terminology Lecture = Large group session (1-2 hours) where key content and ideas are introduced, delivered to you by a single lecturer. In these sessions you will be prompted to develop an awareness of larger social issues. Tutorial = • A class conducted in smaller groups where your tutor can explain aspects of the lecture and discuss study topics. • You will have the chance to ask questions, get personalised assistance and participate in activities. Personal Study/Independent Learning = • For every 10 unit course, it is expected that you would undertake up to 10 hours study per week. • This includes time spent on assignments, exam preparation, in PASS sessions, as well as regular week to week review and study.

10. What to bring on your first day • Laptop or tablet • Pen and notepad • Any program specific equipment (eg, text book) • Water • Food • WARNING: Do not park in staff car park areas – huge fines. Staff stickers are required. • Chaotic first few weeks – drops off after census date (2 weeks to drop courses, after that you pay for them/stay enrolled).

11. UONline (Blackboard) uonline.newcastle.edu.au There is an online Blackboardsite for all students in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). Each course has a Blackboard page. Course outlines, study materials and assessments can be accessed here. Visit this site regularly to check on program information, updates, program key contacts and help with your studies. All communication from Blackboard, teaching staff, programs & timetabling is via your UON email. Be sure to check it regularly.

12. UONCapture uonline.newcastle.edu.au UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources. Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONlineand visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

13. When do tutorials start? • WEEK 1: Check your blackboard site regularly. Some courses have lectures only in week one, with tutes starting in week 2. • Check emails regularly.

14. Textbooks • Some courses have have required text books, • Others have recommended texts • Some have course readings. • Check your course outline. • Course readings are available via a link on bb.

15. Degree Structure • The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is made up of 330 units • Most courses are worth 10 units • The usual full time load is 4 courses (40 units) per semester

16. Program Plan A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

17. How to access your program plan See your Program Plan under Program Information Log into myUON Click the My Details tile

18. Placement Requirements • IN ORDER TO UNDERTAKE YOUR TEACHING PLACEMENTS IN NSW, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • Have undergone a NSW Working with Children Check – Individual and received a NSW Working with Children Clearance number from the NSW Government, Office of the Children’s Guardian; • Completed the online Child Protection Awareness e-training and obtained the automated certificate; • Completed the online Anaphylaxis e-training and obtained the automated certificate; and • Recorded your completion of the above steps on the SONIA placement system. Please note: you must be enrolled in your EDUC first year courses to be able to access SONIA. • Please refer to the Professional Experience Unit website for detailed information: newcastle.edu.au/professional-experience-unit

19. Teaching Placements Students will undertake three teaching placements in their program:​ EDUC2066 First Placement in childhood site 0-5 years in at the end of semester 1, year 2. (5 rolling days and three week (15 day) block EDUC2186 Second Placement undertaken in an approved school setting K-6 – end semester 1, year 3. Four week block EDUC4146 Final10 week professional experience in NSW setting (majority in local setting) –during semester 2, year 4. You are encourage to look for online Electives, or take courses in Summer terms so you have no other commitments when on your final placement.

20. Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 1 Completed HSC and obtained three Band 5s with 1 in English You have met the admission requirement. Nothing further is required.

21. Academic Admission Requirements PATHWAY 2 For students who don't have HSC Band 5s If you successfully complete your first year (80 units) in the program, you are deemed to have met the HSC Band 5 requirements. Once you have completed all the non-academic admission requirements you can then continue straight into the second year of the program. If you're studying part-time, you can take a couple of years to get the full first year (80 units) completed and then continue onto the second year courses. The maximum time allowed to complete the program is 10 years.

22. Academic Admission Requirements • PATHWAY 3 • For students who have 2 or more HSC Band 5s without a Band 5 result in EnglishTwo options available: • Successful completion of ENGL1090 Critical Reading and Writing (10 units) will be comparable to achieving the HSC band 5 in English. • 2. Successfully complete 80 units in the program

23. Academic Admission Requirements • PATHWAY 4 • Completed NEWSTEP in 2017 or 2018Successful completion of 80 units of study in Newstep; with the completion of the following courses with a credit grade (or higher): • EPHUMA123 Academic Literacies 2 (Core); and • ANY 2 other approved Newstep courses with a credit grade or higher.

24. Academic Admission Requirements • PATHWAY 5 • Completed Open Foundation in 2017 or 2018 • Successful completion of 40 units of study in Open foundation study in any discipline area with a credit grade (or higher); and • Successful completion of 40 units of undergraduate study within the relevant undergraduate teacher education program.

25. Academic Admission Requirements • PATHWAY 6 • Completed Yapug in 2017 or 2018 • Successful completion of 80 units of study in Yapug; with the completion of the following courses with a credit grade (or higher): • English - Both EPHUMA112/EPABOR112 Aboriginal Tertiary Foundation Studies 1 and EPHUMA124/EPABOR124 Aboriginal Tertiary Foundation Studies 2; AND • ANY 2 other approved Yapug courses with a credit grade or higher.

26. How to manage your assessment schedule • Use a diary • Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central) • Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments • Apps to help you plan, for example, My Study Life • Whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong

27. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) EDUC1055 EDUC1103 LING1000 MATH1900

28. Are you eligible for credit? • If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit. • For advice, talk to your Program Advisor Credit information for current students

29. Reflections from an alumnus or alumna

30. FAQ’S • Can I enrol part-time?Yes, you can, but you need to be aware that there is a maximum completion time of 10 years. All students must complete their program within this time frame. It is advised that you complete 20 units per semester to ensure that you will stay on schedule. Please seek advice from Program Convenor/program Advisor before dropping courses or changing to part-time. • What if I need to take a semester off?Students can apply for this in their myHub portal, called a Leave of Absence. You can receive up to 12 months (2 Semesters) leave without additional approval. • What if I have personal circumstances such as illness that means I can’t submit my assignments on time?Students can apply online for Adverse Circumstances through MyUON. • Can I change my enrolment in the first few weeks of semester?Yes, you can add any new courses to your enrolment up until the end of the 2nd week of semester. You can drop any courses in myHub by the HECS census date which is:- • Semester 2: Friday Week 4 - 23 August

31. OPPORTUNITIES at UoN

32. Research in Education

33. What to expect in your first semester - tips from a current student • For example: • Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it • Assignments will be due in weeks X, X, and X • Are there formal exams? • Some things might be confronting (e.g. in Social Work or some Health and Medicine programs) • You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence • Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill

34. Checklist for first day at uni • Have you: • Organised a student card? • Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch? • Know where your rooms are located? • Downloaded the myuon app? • Bought plenty of insect repellent?

35. All the best for next week ‘Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point, you will.’ Venus Williams

36. Are there any questions?

37. What’s On Next: Meet your Program Convenor and ask questions 12.30pm – 2pm Lunch and Entertainment: Quad Other Orientation activities: Library Tours and Workshops