Denise MacGregor, Program Director
Bachelor of Education, Design and Technology Education (LBDT)
denise.macgregor@unisa.edu.au / Ph 83026544
http://www.unisa.edu.au/eds/dt_programpage.asp
- Structure of the LBDT Program
- PAR 1
- Curriculum Studies
- Education majors
- Electives
- Some important matters relating to the program; TAFE
enrolment, Scholarships, Practicum
- How to Enrol
First Point of Contact:
Campus Central, A Building, Mawson Lakes
Phone: 1300 301 703
Email:
campuscentralmawsonlakes@unisa.edu.au
Campus
Central unisa.edu.au/campuscentral
1300 301 703
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Campus Central
CURRICULUM
CORE
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ELECTIVES
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
CORE
EDUCATION CORE
•Approaches to Learning
•Rethinking The Middle Years
•Language & Multi Literacies
•Educators Work
•Education Change and Society
•Contesting the Curriculum
• Inclusive Approaches to
Diverse Students Needs
• PARTNERSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and PROFESSIONALISM
•ON-CAMPUS SCHEDULE
• TEXT BOOK
•PRACTICUM SCHEDULE
•CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE
• PLACEMENT PREFERENCE – myPlacement
The links that you see as a logo have been developed to represent
the partnership between UniSA and schools/sites.
The shared responsibility is symbolised in
the strong links
-What contribution do you make?
- How could it be further strengthened?
 Professionalism:
Passionate Enthusiasm
Determined Commitment
ON-CAMPUS SCHEDULE
We will have 7 on-campus sessions
Mondays: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28
And a Debrief session after school on Monday June 18
Presently Scheduled:
1.00pm to 2.00pm (Lecture)
2:00pm to 4:00pm (Workshop)
Professional Applications and Reflection 1
TEXT BOOK
Groundwater-Smith, Susan; Ewing, Robyn; Le Cornu,
Rosie (Fourth Edition 2011) Teaching: Challenges
and Dilemmas . Cengage Learning Australia, South
Melbourne
Available @ UniBooks for $99.95 (includes instant
access to Search me!education and CLeBook)
However is only $79.95 with 20% Discount
⇨ Continual access to the text is essential
We will be in designated schools for 10 days:
- Thursdays May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
- Monday June 4 to Friday June 8 (inclusive)
These days are nominally 8.00 – 5.00
my Placement process begins today
Preferences OPEN TODAY and
Close Thursday February 2 @ midnight
(Yes, a 3 day window of opportunity)
Declaration Form to be completed and submitted
immediately. Yes, TODAY Tuesday January 31 Thanks.
• The plan is to announce related classes (for enrolment)
on February 23rd 2012
• Enrolment for PAR 1 will be on February 23rd 2012
My Placement - Where to find it on the Student Portal
Click on “Home” tab
Click on “Active Placement Block” tab
Placement Block details
Includes placement date range; Summary of Placement details , Preference Open and Close dates (if applicable)
Click on Placement Block conditions hyperlink to find out what conditions exist for
this placement block
On the Placement details screen, Click on the “You have outstanding Conditions” hyperlink or the Conditions tab to
check the status of you conditions.
• If you have outstanding conditions the button below will be red and the table will display which condition(s) have
not been met. These conditions will not prevent you from entering your preferences however we highly recommend
you provide the relevant Condition evidence asap as you will not be provided with the details of your placement
allocation until such time as all conditions are met
Once the Preferences open, complete the Preference wizard. Read all instructions carefully.
Step 1 : Placement Disclaimer
Step 2 : Select 5 Regional Preference
Step 3: Select any schools that you are not eligible to attend (ie you have had previous contact with
through employment or volunteer capacity, where family or close friends attend or work etc)
Step 4: Select any special circumstances you may have that you would like us to be aware of
Step 5: Summary of Selected Preference.
This can be change anytime up until the Preference close date.
Once a placement has been confirmed; You will receive an automated email advising you to log onto
myPlacement to view your confirmed placement details.
This includes Address and any contact details for the site and a link to Google Maps so that you can
view the location of your allocated placement.
Take
Action
NOW!
Click to:
What to do......
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ALL students who will be completing a professional experience
placement or carrying out educational activities with minors MUST
have a Criminal History Screening clearance
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Go to the UniSA School of Education web site
www.unisa.edu.au/eds/working_with_minors.asp
- Print off all 5 pages of the Criminal History Application
- Complete all sections on the application form
Gather all your relevant 100 point identification documentation and take to a responsible
person in the requesting organisation, a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for taking
Affidavits (Solicitor, Barrister or Proclaimed Police Officer) for certification.
Go to any Australia Post outlet within South Australia to submit your Criminal History
application
Fee Charged : $42.40 payable on application submission
Australia Post will submit your application to Department of
Families and Communities (DFC) for screening
DFC will notify UniSA of your Criminal History Screening clearance
You will receive a written notification of your Criminal History
Clearance from the DFC. NO ACTION is required by you to present
this letter to UniSA unless you receive a request to do so.
KEEP this document in a safe place – we will not provide you with
another copy!
Any enquiries must be sent to: chs@unisa.edu.au
HOME ECONOMICS
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
An introduction to
Design &Technology Education
An introduction to
Design &Technology Education
Workplace Knowledge & Safety
Workplace Knowledge & Safety
Teaching and Learning in
Design & Technology Education
Teaching and Learning in
Design & Technology Education
Approaches to Child
& Community Studies
Systems Technology
Electronics and Robotics
8 TAFE courses for Design and Technology
• 3 in Wood and Furniture Construction - Marleston
• 3 in Metal (sheet metal, welding and machining) - Regency
• 2 in Electronics- Regency
5 TAFE courses for Home Economics
•3 in Cookery – Regency
•2 in Fashion Design- Adelaide
STUDY PERIOD 2
An Introduction to Design and Technology Education
(EDUC 2031) - Lecture Monday 11-12, Tutorials Tues 1-3, 3-5,
Wed 9-11, Wed 11-1,1-3
TAFE Course 1 (Furniture Construction 1-Marleston) Friday 8-4. Start date 10th Feb 9 @ Marleston TAFE
Professional Applications and Reflection 1 (EDUC 1022)
Language & Multiliteracies (EDUC 1063)
- Lecture Monday 12-1.00, Tutorials Tuesday, Wednesday
STUDY PERIOD 5
- Free Elective
- Approaches to Learning EDUC 4157- Wed 10-12, 2-4
- TAFE Course 2 ( Wood Machining 1-Marleston)- Friday 8-4
- TAFE Course 3 ( Sheet Metal Work-Regency)
Orientation 29th June, J07A @10.00 Regency TAFE-Classes
Wed 18th July or Thursday 19th July
STUDY PERIOD 2
- An Introduction to Design and Technology (EDUC 2031) - Lecture
Monday 11-12, Tutorials Tues 1-3, 3-5, Wed 9-11, Wed 11-1,1-3
- Food and Society (FOSC 3010)- Lecture Friday 9-10, Tutorials and
Practicals Wed & Fridays
- Professional Application and Reflection 1 (EDUC 1022)
- Language & Multiliteracies (EDUC 1063) Lecture Monday 12-1.00,
Tutorials Tuesday, Wednesday
STUDY PERIOD 5
Free Elective
Approaches to Learning EDUC 4157 Wed 10-12, 2-4
Children Developing in Context 1 (EDUC 1041) Lecture Mon 9-10,
Tutorials Tues or Wed
TAFE Course 1 ( Hospitality, Commercial Cookery 1-Regency)
Friday 12-6.30, Orientation 20th July @ Regency
Electives enable you to take a minor in another subject area. This
means you can teach that subject to year 10. Alternatively electives
can broaden your understanding of Home Economics or Design and
Technology.
Three content and one methodology eg Maths Ed 1, Science Ed 1,
Arts Ed 1
No electives in Health and PE
http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/home/majorssubmajorsminorsindex.aspx
Check enrolment advice on web for LBDT 1st years (Program
Info Booklet p 10)
www.unisa.edu.au/eds/enrolment_info.asp
Enrolment buddies
Campus Central 1300 301 703
Education school office
Appointments with me for credit, RPL
February Thursday 23rd in MC1.02 at 10.00am Includes tour of
Design and Technology facilities completion and return of
practicum placement forms
Questions answered
Checking timetables
RPL/Credit