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WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONLocated at the Mount Helen campus, the University of Ballarat's School of Education has a long and proudtradition of teacher education, which dates back to 1926, making it one of the oldest teacher educationalinstitutions in Australia. In recent years, the School has moved beyond its traditional role in pre - serviceteacher education to embrace research, consultancy, higher degree programs, and research supervision.These developments, including significant recent appointments, reflect the School's commitment to itsbroad mission of teacher education, research and professional engagement. Many current staff workcooperatively with schools on educational innovations and development and have distinguished nationaland international reputations for teaching and research in their fields.The School offers pre-service education programs for primary and secondary teaching, as well as a rangeof post-initial courses in specialised areas such as Computers in Education, Curriculum and Policy Studies,Tertiary Education Studies, Master of Education Studies and Master of Education (Coursework – majoringin Special Education).The School of Education has had an interesting and varied history since its beginning as the Ballarat Teacher's Collegein 1926. For more information go to www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/educationOur focus is on lifelong learning. We think of coursework as staff and students learning together.Our mission is:To provide the regional and international community with graduates who are keenly sought for theirreflective, scholarly approach to education, and their orientation to innovation and an internationalperspective; andTo engage and provide leadership with regional and international communities in understanding andshaping innovative education practices. The School of Education has strong links within the community,including partnerships in regional Victoria.It is important that you are informed about your Program and the University. Most information sources arelocated on WebPages. It is a good idea to be familiar with the content available on these sitesUniversity of BallaratSchool of EducationStarting at UBThe University LibraryMy Student Centre2 of 28
ACADEMIC CALENDAR2009 Academic Calendar (Higher Education)The University of Ballarat operates from Monday 5 January to Thursday, 24 December 2009.Block mode and other teaching/learning activities e.g. vacation schools, weekend schools and summerschools that fall outside identified semester periods may be conducted at any time throughout thecalendar year.SEMESTER ONE – 2009Mon 2 March - Fri 26 JuneNo. Wks DatesOrientation WeekMonday 23 February – Friday 27 FebruaryFirst lecture period(Continuous teaching, learning and assessment weeks) 6 Monday 2 March – Thursday 9 AprilLecture break(2) Friday 10 April – Friday 24 April(includes Easter break 10 -14 April)Second lecture period(Continuous teaching, learning and assessment weeks) 6 Monday 27April – Friday 5 JuneSwot Vac period(Preparation week for final assessment. No tests or 1 Monday 8 June – Friday 12 Juneexaminations to be scheduled in this week)Teaching Period 1 Examinations(Final assessment weeks. Centrally administeredexaminations will be scheduled during these weeks). 2 Monday 15 June – Friday 26 JuneLECTURE BREAK: Mon 29 June - Fri 24 July (4 weeks)*SEMESTER TWO – 2009Mon 27 July - Fri 20 NovemberNo. Wks DatesFirst lecture period(Continuous teaching, learning and assessment weeks) 8 Monday 27 July – Friday 18 SeptemberLecture break (2) Monday 21 September – Friday 2 OctoberSecond lecture period(Continuous teaching, learning and assessment weeks) 4 Monday 5 October – Friday 30 OctoberSwot Vac period(Preparation week for final assessment. No tests or 1 Monday 2 November – Friday 6 Novemberexaminations to be scheduled in this week)Teaching Period 3 Examinations(Final assessment weeks. Centrally administeredexaminations will be scheduled during these weeks)2 Monday 9 November – Friday 20 November*Lecture breaks do not exclude the possibility of learning experiences such as excursions, consultationand research.3 of 28
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