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Bachelor of Primary Education
Bachelor of Primary Education Honours
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: |
879 |
UAC Code: |
755112 |
CRICOS Code: |
059750G |
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. Students intending to attempt the degree part-time should consult with the Director of Primary Education at enrolment for advice on progression and timetabling.
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 placement in schools as part of the Professional Experience component. These experiences usually occur in the 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 was revised in August 2008. Students who have commenced the Bachelor of Teaching course should refer to the program of study that applied at the time of their enrolment. Students who commenced the Bachelor of Primary Education in 2008 should visit the following website for details on the revised program http://www.uow.edu.au/educ/students/progression/index.html. 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 | |||
Professional Development 1: The Learning Environment |
Autumn |
6 | |
Educational Foundations 1: Learning & Development |
Autumn |
6 | |
Teaching and Learning with Technology |
Autumn |
6 | |
Language and Learning |
Autumn |
6 | |
Year 1 - Spring | |||
Language and Literacy 1: The Early Years |
Spring |
6 | |
Mathematics Content & Pedagogy 1 |
Spring |
6 | |
K-6 Science and Technology: Curriculum and Pedagogy |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Society and Its Environment: New Times, New Practices |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 2 - Autumn | |||
Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environments |
Autumn |
6 | |
Language & Literacy 2: Teaching Decoding and Encoding Skills |
Autumn |
6 | |
PD/HPE Content & Pedagogy |
Autumn |
6 | |
Creative Arts Education (Dance and Drama) |
Spring |
6 | |
Or | |||
Creative Arts Education (Visual Arts and Music) |
|||
Year 2 - Spring | |||
Professional Studies II |
Spring |
12 | |
Creative Arts Education (Dance and Drama) |
Spring |
6 | |
Or | |||
Creative Arts Education (Visual Arts and Music) |
|||
Educational Foundations 2: Social Cognition & Communication in Learning |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 3 - Autumn | |||
Mathematics Content & Pedagogy 2 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Educational Foundations 3: Sociology and Cultural Studies |
Autumn |
6 | |
Learners with Exceptional Needs |
Autumn |
6 | |
Educational Research |
Autumn |
6 | |
Year 3 - Spring | |||
Language & Literacy 3: The Later Primary Years |
Spring |
6 | |
Aboriginal Education |
Spring |
6 | |
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 | |||
Physical Care and Development of Babies and Toddlers |
Spring |
6 | |
Exploring Creativity Through Dance and Drama |
Spring |
6 | |
The Psychology of Exceptional Children |
Spring |
6 | |
Education Psychology: Effective Teaching and Learning |
Spring |
6 | |
Advanced ITC in Education |
Spring |
6 | |
Children's Literature in the Early Years |
Spring |
6 | |
Mathematics Elective 1 |
Spring |
6 | |
PDHPE Elective A |
Spring |
6 | |
Research Project in Education 1 |
Spring |
6 | |
K-6 Science and Technology Elective 1 |
Spring |
6 | |
Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching |
Spring |
6 | |
Gender and Social Justice |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 4 - Autumn | |||
Professional Development 3: |
Autumn |
6 | |
Education for Sustainable Development |
Autumn |
6 | |
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 | |||
Exploring Creativity in Music and Movement |
Autumn |
6 | |
Web-based Learning |
Autumn |
6 | |
Children's Literature in the Later Primary Years |
Autumn |
6 | |
Mathematics Elective 2 |
Autumn |
6 | |
PDHPE Elective B |
Autumn |
6 | |
Research Project in Education 2 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Science and Technology -Use of ICT to Support Science and Technology |
Autumn |
6 | |
Teaching Speaking and Listening to Second Language Learners |
Autumn |
6 | |
Teaching English in International Contexts |
Autumn |
6 | |
Youth, Culture and Education |
Autumn |
6 | |
Year 4 - Spring | |||
Professional Development 4: Internship |
Spring |
12 | |
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 | |||
Early Language and Literacy Development |
Spring |
6 | |
Exploring Creativity Through Visual Arts |
Spring |
6 | |
Programming for Individuals with High Support Needs |
Spring |
6 | |
PDHPE elective - Health Promotion Linking Schools and Community |
Spring |
6 | |
Critical Viewing and Production in Primary Years |
Spring |
6 | |
Quality Teaching in Mathematics |
Spring |
6 | |
PDHPE: Coaching and Sports Administration |
Spring |
6 | |
Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners |
Spring |
6 | |
Innovation: Technology and the Arts |
Spring |
6 | |
Honours
Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first three years of the degree may complete the fourth year at Honours level.
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Primary Education Honours must enrol in a 24cp subject, EDRT401 - Thesis (annual), EDPD401 Professional Development 3 (6cp), EDSD401 Education for Sustainable Development (6cp) and EDPD402 Professional Development 4 - Internship (12cp).
Students must have a high level of academic performance to be accepted into the Honours program.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Primary Education is accredited by the New South Wales Institute of Teachers and will also be recognised in most other Australian states and territories.
