Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) is a 4 year accredited primary teaching qualification for high achieving students who wish to continue their studies through honours and research degrees.

In addition to studying the subjects in the Australian curriculum, students will focus on areas such as Professional Studies, Teaching Gifted Learners, Aboriginal Education, Learners with Exceptional Needs, Educational Research, and Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students.  There is also an opportunity for students to undertake an education Minor in Quality Mathematics Teaching, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Literacy and Teaching, Environmental Education, The Arts, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Health and Physical Education. 

Dean's Scholars will have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend School workshops and seminars, and networking events. There is also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.

Professional Experience is a compulsory component of this course and usually occurs in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Students can also apply for ‘out-of-area’ (rural NSW) or overseas professional experiences. 

Students who intend to study part-time should consult with the Director of Academic Studies at the time of enrolment for advice on progression and timetabling.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) will demonstrate:

1. The ability to manipulate academic literature and mandatory documents that relate to research, pedagogy and policy.
2. The ability to participate in guided and self-directed enrichment activities on campus, in school and in community settings.
3. A developing understanding of the complex multi-faceted role of the teacher and the learning environment.
4. Skills as an active professional who is articulate in regards to the theory-practice nexus its role and theirs as the teacher as researcher.
5. Emerging skills in regards to problem solving, technology and planning for all learners; differentiation of pedagogical strategies and reflection on practice.
6. Higher order thinking in relation to current and future educational challenges.
7. A holistic understanding of the equity/inequity balance and social justice issues in Australian society. 

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar) requires the following:

1. The successful completion of 192 credit points comprising:
   1. 27 core subjects (174cp);
   2. 3 elective subjects (18cp);
   3. No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level; and
   4. Only 2 elective subjects (12cp) with the prefix EDTR will count towards the degree.
2. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
3. Students must maintain a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 80% in each year of enrolment, from and including Year 2, to remain enrolled in the Dean’s Scholar program.
4. Minors are not available to Dean’s Scholars.  

Summer Electives 

Honours

An Honours program is available as a fourth year of study.  For further information refer to the Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours).

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is accredited with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside NSW are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

From 2016, future teachers will need to meet the BOSTES increased academic standards. As a part of the increased standards, all students will be required to pass a national literacy and numeracy test before commencing the final professional experience placement.

Students seeking accreditation with the Catholic Education Office are required to successfully complete all four EDRT subjects ( EDTR201 , EDTR202 , EDTR203 and EDTR204 ), however, only 12cp will count towards this degree. To finalise CEO accreditation, students will need to complete two additional CEO approved theology subjects within the first five years of teaching. Students need to liaise with the CEO in regards to CEO accreditation.
 

Other Information

Further information is available at:
Faculty Website
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au