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Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Overview

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) graduates may qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) by completing a fourth year of study. The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) is designed to develop further the knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education). Some subjects will be offered after 4.30 pm to allow students who are working during the day to take some of their course after school hours. Students who wish to attend university only in the evenings will need to enrol in the part-time mode.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) requires, as a pre-requisite, the successful completion of a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) or its equivalent. Entry is competitive and selection is based on overall academic achievement and performance in practical teaching experiences. Students entering with a BTeach (Early Childhood) are required to undertake a three week practicum with Years 3-6.

Course Program

Year 1- Autumn Session
Either    

EDUF421

Leadership and International Perspectives In Education

6
or    

EDUT422

Reflective Practice

6

Plus one elective from any part of the Primary program including Key Learning Area electives, Discipline electives or a 200 or higher level subject chosen from those on offer in any Faculty other than the Faculty of Education in which the student's enrolment is accepted.

Plus either two subjects selected from the following Key Learning Area Elective Studies subjects.

EDUA441

Creative Arts Key Learning Area Elective III

6

EDUL441

Language Education Key Learning Area Elective III

6

EDUM441

Mathematics Education Key Learning Area Elective III

6

EDUP444

Personal Development Health and Physical Education Key Learning Area Elective IV

6

EDUS411

Science and Technology Education Key Learning Area Elective III

6

EDUS441

Human Society and Its Environment Key Learning Area Elective III

6

Or one subject selected from the Key Learning Area Elective Studies subjects set out above plus one subject selected from the Elective Studies subjects listed below.

EDUE401

Issues In Aboriginal Education (Not to count with EDUE301/ABST361)

6

EDUE405

Assessing Performance in Adult Training

6

EDUE407

Inquiry Project in Physical and Health Education

6

EDUE408

Placement in Physical and Health Education

6

EDUE411

Disabilitity Issues Across the Lifespan

6

EDUE413

Managing Multimedia Resources

6

EDUE415

School and Community Based Sustainable Development Practices

6

EDUE317

English Language Examining Learners' Problems

6
EDUE319 Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching 6

EDUT432

Project in Education

6
Year 1- Spring Session
Either    

EDUT422

Reflective Practice

6
or    

EDUF421

Leadership and International Perspectives In Education

6

Plus one elective from any part of the Primary program including Key Learning Area electives, Discipline electives or a 200 or higher level subject chosen from those on offer in any Faculty (including the Faculty of Education) in which the student's enrolment is accepted.

Plus either two subjects selected from the following Key Learning Area Elective Studies subjects:

EDUA442

Creative Arts Key Learning Area Elective IV

6

EDUL442

Language Education Key Learning Area Elective IV

6

EDUM442

Mathematics Education Key Learning Area Elective IV

6

EDUP441

Personal Development Health and Physical Education Key Learning Area Elective III

6

EDUS444

Human Society and Its Environment Key Learning Area Elective IV

6

Or one subject selected from the Key Learning Area Elective Studies subjects set out above plus one subject selected from the Elective Studies subjects listed below.

EDUE402

Aboriginal Pedagogy (Not to count with EDUE302 / ABST362)

6

EDUE406

Theories of Adult Learning

6

EDUE407

Inquiry Project in Physical and Health Education

6

EDUE408

Placement in Physical and Health Education

6

EDUE412

Programming for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

6

EDUE414

Cognition, Interface and Interactivity

6

EDUE416

Environmental Education - Through Information Technology

6
EDUL340 Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching 6

EDUT432

Project in Education

6

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) degree is a recognised New South Wales teaching credential and is also recognised in most other Australian states and territories.

 
 
 

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