Bachelor of Primary Education
Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)

Overview

In 2007 the Bachelor of Primary Education replaced the Bachelor of Teaching and the one 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

Professional Experiences

The course involves in-school and practicum 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 Employment Legislation

Under the Child Protection ( Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people.

Literacy Requirements

To satisfy the outcomes of all professional experiences students will require highly developed written and spoken English literacy skills. Students may be required to complete private tuition or courses in English literacy to develop their spoken and written English skills to a level of competency that will enable them to meet professional experience outcomes. These outcomes are required to satisfactorily pass this course.

Course Program

This course began in 2007 and 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

Honours

Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first 3 years of the Bachelor of Primary Education may complete the fourth year of the Bachelor Primary Education at Honours level.

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Primary Education with Honours must enrol in 24 credit point subject EDRT401 - Thesis (annual) EDPD401 Professional Development 3, EDSD401 Education for Sustainable Development and EDPD402 Professional Development 4 - Internship.

Students must have a high level of academic performance to be accepted into the Honours program.

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.

Last reviewed: 6 November, 2007