Bachelor of Primary Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Primary Education |
Abbreviation: |
BPrimEd |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face with online support |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
TBA |
UAC Code: |
TBA |
CRICOS Code: |
TBA |
Overview
The BPrimEd is a new course commencing in 2007 and replaces the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and the 1 year Bachelor of Education (Primary) degrees. This course aims to develop reflective, professional teachers who can work effectively in a variety of educational settings including primary schools in both the public and private sectors. Core subjects are drawn from a number of different areas including: Professional Development, Education Foundation Studies, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Studies in the Key Learning Areas, and Elective Studies.
Elective choices are available from both within the Faculty and from the schedules of subjects offered by other Faculties. The course requires students to complete 12 credit points from outside the Faculty of Education.
While it is possible to complete the course on a part-time basis, students need to be aware that there could be timetable difficulties. Students intending to attempt the degree part-time should consult with the Director of Primary Education at enrolment.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed any two units of English, or equivalent subjects, and any two units of Mathematics as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration as a teacher.
Course Requirements
Practical Teaching Experience
The course involves in-school and practical teaching experiences in each year. Practical teaching experiences usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Opportunities to undertake a practical teaching experience in countries such as China, Fiji, Malaysia and Thailand may also be available.
Prohibited Persons Legislation
Teacher education students must complete a ÒProhibited Employment DeclarationÓ before undertaking practical teaching experience as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
Course Program
This is a new course. Students who have commenced the Bachelor of Teaching course should refer to the program of study that applied at the time of their enrolment. Information is available at the Faculty of Education Web Page. www.uow.edu.au/educ/
Please check with Faculty for additional subjects and any changes.
Course program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |||
Year 1 - Autumn | |||||
EDPD101 |
Professional Development 1: The Learning Environment |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDFE101 |
Educational Foundations 1: Learning & Development |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDIC101 |
Teaching and Learning with Technology |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDLL101 |
Language and Learning |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Year 1 - Spring | |||||
EDKL102 |
Language and Literacy 1: The Early Years |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDKM102 |
Mathsematics Content & Pedagogy 1 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDKS102 |
K-6 Science and Technology: Curriculum and Pedagogy |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDKH102 |
Human Society and Its Environment: New Times, New Practices |
Spring |
6 | ||
Year 2 - Autumn | |||||
EDCM201 |
Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environments |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDKL201 |
Language & Literacy 2: Teaching Decoding and Encoding Skills |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDKP201 |
PD/HPE Content & Pedagogy |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Outside Faculty Elective at 100 level. | |||||
Year 2 - Spring | |||||
EDPD202 |
Professional Development 2 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDKA202 |
Creative Arts Education |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDFE202 |
Educational Foundations 2: Social Cognition & Communication in Learning |
Spring |
6 | ||
Outside Faculty Elective at 100 level |
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Year 3 - Autumn | |||||
EDKM301 |
Mathematics Content & Pedagogy 2 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDFE301 |
Educational Foundations 3: Sociology and Cultural Studies |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDLE301 |
Learners with Exceptional Needs |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDER301 |
Educational Research & Action Learning |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Year 3 - Spring | |||||
EDKL302 |
Language & Literacy 3: The Later Primary Years |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDAE302 |
Aboriginal Education |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDTD302 |
Teaching for Diversity: G&T/NESB |
Spring |
6 | ||
Pick 1 Subject From Elective A as listed below or from 200/300 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||||
ECEB302 |
Physical Care and Development of Babies and Toddlers |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDAR302 |
Advanced Research Methods |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEA302 |
Exploring Creativity Through Dance and Drama |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEC302 |
The Psychology of Exceptional Children |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEE302 |
Education Psychology: Effective Teaching and Learning |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEI302 |
Advanced ITC in Education |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEL302 |
Children's Literature in the Early Years |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEM302 |
Mathematics Elective 1 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEP302 |
PDHPE Elective A |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDER302 |
Research Project in Education 1 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDES302 |
K-6 Science and Technology Elective 1 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDET302 |
Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDUE324 |
Gender and Social Justice |
Spring |
6 | ||
Year 4 - Autumn | |||||
EDPD401 |
Professional Development 3: |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDSD401 |
Education for Sustainable Development |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDFI401 |
Issues Beyond the Classroom |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Pick 1 Subject From Elective B as listed below or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||||
EDEA401 |
Exploring Creativity in Music and Movement |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEI401 |
Web-based Learning |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEK401 |
Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEL401 |
Children's Literature in the Later Primary Years |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEM401 |
Mathematics Elective 2 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEP401 |
PDHPE Elective B |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDER401 |
Research Project in Education 2 |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDES401 |
Science and Technology -Use of ICT to Support Science and Technology |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDET401 |
Teaching Speaking and Listening to Second Language Learners |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDET402 |
Teaching English in International Contexts |
Autumn |
6 | ||
EDEY401 |
Youth, Culture and Education |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Year 4 - Spring | |||||
EDPD402 |
Professional Development 4: Internship |
Spring |
12 | ||
EDIC402 |
ICT as Cognitive Tools |
Spring |
6 | ||
Pick 1 Subject From Elective C as listed below or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||||
ECEL402 |
Early Language and Literacy Development |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEA402 |
Exploring Creativity Through Visual Arts |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEC402 |
Programming for Individuals with High Support Needs |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEH402 |
PDHPE elective - Health Promotion Linking Schools and Community |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEL402 |
Critical Viewing and Production in Primary Years |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEM402 |
Mathematics elective 3 |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEP402 |
PDHPE: Coaching and Sports Administration |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEK401 |
Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners |
Spring |
6 | ||
EDEV402 |
Innovation: Technology and the Arts |
Spring |
6 | ||
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Primary Education degree is currently under assessment for accreditation by the New South Wales Institute of Teachers. On accreditation, the Bachelor of Primary Education will be recognised as a New South Wales Teaching credential and will also be recognised in most other Australian states and territories.