HOW DOES BIG PICTURE EDUCATION DIFFER FROM REGULAR VCE?
There are many differences between Big Picture Education and traditional VCE education. See the table below for a snapshot of the main differences.
VCE
University Entry Process
Direct entry applications through VTAC based on ATAR score
Subjects
Choose from a set range of VCE, VCAL, and VET subjects
Course Structure
Set weekly outline and schedule according to each subject outline
Assessments
SACs and SATs (timed classroom tests and assessments), General Achievement Test, End of Year Exams
Certification
Victorian Certificate of Education or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Real World Experiences
Workplace learning through VCAL and VET:
SWL (structured workplace learning), SBATS (School based apprenticeships)
Partnership Universities
All Australian universities
BPE
University Entry Process
Direct entry applications to the University using Portfolio (subject to quality), micro credentials, recommendations from Uni mentor, Advisory team, possible entry tests from the Uni
Subjects
Any range of VCE, VCAL, VET subjects PLUS personal interest studies
Course Structure
Coursework devised with student and Advisory team including Personal Interest Project and Thesis, Autobiography, Internship experience, micro-credentials, other certificates earned, pathway plan
Assessments
Development of a Learning Portfolio, exhibition of learning in and out of school in front of a Panel of assessors each Term.
Portfolio assessment that includes:
Thesis, Autobiography, Learning through Internship Experience, micro-credentials, other certificates earned and a pathway plan
Certification
Victorian Certificate of Education or
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
AND Graduation Portfolio
Real World Experiences
In addition to or as a difference to SWL and SBAT
Learning through Internship/ mentorship with real world mentors from universities or workplaces
Leaving to Learn experiences (excursions/incursions and other experiences)
Partnership Universities
La Trobe University, Swinburne University,
Victoria University, Australian National University, CHarles Sturt University, Fliders University, Murdoch University, Southern Cross University, University of Canberra, University of Newcastle, University of New England, University of Tasmania, University of Woollongong, Western Sydney University.