| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Education (Conversion) |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | MCED 31 |
| Description | The Bachelor of Education: Conversion (Upgrade Course) enables teachers with a Diploma of Teaching to upgrade that qualification to a four-year Bachelor of Education. It provides an opportunity to think through the implications of the Christian faith for teaching with a flexible approach to study through distance education. |
| Keywords | Teacher education, teaching, learning, schools, education |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Australia / New South Wales |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $5500 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 year full time, 2 years part time |
| Average hours of study per week | 12 |
| Methods of instruction | Students’ learning is facilitated by readings, DVDs, professional experiences and reflections on their teaching and schools |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | Distance mode |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Students would normally have a 3 year qualification in education. Students can, however, apply for admission under Special Admission if they have a 2 year qualification in education and substantial teaching experience, or professional qualifications and experience |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | B Ed (Conversion) |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | NSW Department of Eduction and Training |