07 Education
Broad Field 07 Education
Education is the study of the process of learning. It includes the theories, methods and techniques of imparting knowledge and skills to others.
The theoretical content of Broad Field 07 Education includes:
- curriculum development
- processes of learning and skill acquisition
- teaching methods
The main purpose of this broad field of education is to develop an understanding of the processes and methods of teaching and learning in pre-schools, schools, tertiary educational institutions and other settings.
This broad field comprises the following narrow fields:
0701 Teacher Education
Narrow Field 0701 Teacher Education
Teacher Education is the study of teaching and learning methods and their application to educating people.
The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the theoretical bases of education and its role in society, the factors which influence learning, teaching strategies and educational processes. It also involves developing an ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate curricula and learning programmes and the assessment and reporting of student achievement.
Courses in Narrow Field 0701 Teacher Education develop skills in:
- acquiring, organising, producing and using a wide range of materials for research-oriented teaching and learning
- applying the theoretical bases of education to the practice of teaching
- assessing and evaluating learning progress and personal development
- communicating and interacting effectively with people in a variety of learning environments to provide meaningful learning experiences
- meeting the requirements of students and providing feedback to parents and other professionals
This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:
070101 Teacher Education: Early Childhood
070103 Teacher Education: Primary
070105 Teacher Education: Secondary
070107 Teacher-Librarianship
070109 Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
070111 Teacher Education: Higher Education
070113 Teacher Education: Special Education
070115 English as a Second Language Teaching
070117 Nursing Education Teacher Training
070199 Teacher Education, n.e.c.
Exclusions:
Curriculum development. This is included in Detailed Field 070301 Curriculum Studies.
070101 Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Teacher Education: Early Childhood is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching children from birth to 8 years of age within formal education settings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- early childhood learning
- early childhood development and pedagogy
- theory and practice of play
070103 Teacher Education: Primary
Teacher Education: Primary is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching children between the ages of 5 and 12 within formal school settings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- information technology in primary teaching practices
- children’s literature in the classroom
- communication in a primary educational setting
070105 Teacher Education: Secondary
Teacher Education: Secondary is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching secondary school students between the ages of 12 and 18 within formal school and college settings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- facilitating adolescent learning
- communication in a secondary educational setting
- information technology in secondary teaching practices
070107 Teacher-Librarianship
Teacher-Librarianship is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching relating to the integration of library and information resources in schools and colleges.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- resources for learning
- educational information sources and services
- library technology
- school library integration into total school curriculum
070109 Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching trade and other vocational subjects.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- VET training methods
- foundations of adult education
- post school education and training in Australia
070111 Teacher Education: Higher Education
Teacher Education: Higher Education is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching in higher educational institutions.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- teaching for learning in higher education
- facilitating higher education student learning
- information technology for higher education learning and teaching
070113 Teacher Education: Special Education
Teacher Education: Special Education is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching children with special learning needs, including children with physical and mental disabilities and impairments, and gifted children. Special Education may be conducted in special schools or by providing support for teachers in primary and secondary schools.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- early intervention and children with special needs
- gifted children and their needs
- teaching methods in special education
- learning support
070115 English as a Second Language Teaching
English as a Second Language Teaching is the study of theories, methods and practice of teaching English to those whose first language is other than English, including teaching children in school settings and teaching adults and children in other settings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- second language teaching methodologies
- managing cross-cultural classes
- principles of teaching English as a second language
- issues in second language theory and practice
070117 Nursing Education Teacher Training
Nursing Education Teacher Training is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching nurses in tertiary educational institutions and hospital-based settings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- teaching in nurse education
- contemporary issues in nurse education
070199 Teacher Education, n.e.c.
This detailed field includes all Teacher Education not elsewhere classified.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- firearms instructor training
- indigenous education teacher training
- physical education teacher training
- drama education
- train the trainer
0703 Curriculum and Education Studies
Narrow Field 0703 Curriculum and Education Studies
Curriculum and Education Studies is the study of developing and evaluating appropriate curricula and teaching strategies and practices.
The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the concepts of curriculum, principles of curriculum development, system based and school based curriculum, the theoretical background in traditional and current assessment and teaching practices and pedagogic theory, and research in teacher planning.
Courses in Narrow Field 0703 Curriculum and Education Studies develop skills in:
- analysing the social factors which influence education
- developing and evaluating curricula, assessment and teaching strategies
- learning the philosophies and theoretical bases of education
This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:
070301 Curriculum Studies
070303 Education Studies
Exclusions:
Educational psychology. This is included in Detailed Field 090701 Psychology.
070301 Curriculum Studies
Curriculum Studies is the study of developing and evaluating appropriate curricula for different Key Learning Areas and subjects to teach to particular groups of children and adults.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- concepts of curricula
- evaluation of curricula
- principles of curriculum development
- system based and school based curricula
070303 Education Studies
Education Studies is the study of the theoretical background of traditional and current teaching practices.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- social factors influencing education
- comparative education
- analysis of educational philosophies
- pedagogic theory
- theory of educational assessment
0799 Other Education
Narrow Field 0799 Other Education
This narrow field includes all Education not elsewhere classified.
This narrow field comprises the following detailed field:
079999 Education, n.e.c.
079999 Education, n.e.c.
This detailed field includes all Education not elsewhere classified.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- home tutoring
- teacher assisting