Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours) (pre 2018)

As a teacher of technology subjects, you will help students to apply skills and knowledge to real life situations.

Students design, make, and evaluate products and systems.

Students learn about innovation, a range of technological applications, and the impact of technology on society and more generally on the environment.

There are two pathways to choose from :(1) Design Technologies (DT) Teaching Specialisation:

Design & Technology / Industrial Technology with a second teaching area in Food Technology OR Textiles Technology OR Engineering Technology.(2) Computing Technology (CT) Teaching Specialisation:

Computing Technology:

Information Systems with a second teaching area in Software Design.In addition to these areas, graduates of this program also will be qualified to teach the Year 7-8 Technology Mandatory syllabus.The Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle aims to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for a successful career in teaching.

Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as 7-12 (Secondary) teachers in New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors.

The program aims to develop inspirational teachers who can act professionally, ethically, and effectively in their schools;

insightful scholars who can engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice;

and innovative leaders who can play a constructive role in public discourse on education and other aspects of Australian society.

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Inspirational teachers who act professionally, knowledgeably, and effectively
• Insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education
• Innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education