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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: |
On campus (Face-to-face with online support) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
879 |
UAC Code: |
755112 |
CRICOS Code: |
059750G |
Overview
This course aims to develop reflective, professional teachers who can work effectively in a variety of educational settings especially 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 the time of enrolment for advice on progression and timetabling.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English. Recommended studies: Any two units of Mathematics.
The NSW Institute of Teachers requirements for employment as primary teachers in NSW schools are: minimum Band 4 in English (Advanced), English (Standard) or English as a Second Language, and Band 4 in General Mathematics, or completion of Mathematics (2 unit). Students who do not meet the Mathematics requirement must undertake concurrent study prior to graduation.
Course Requirements
Professional Experiences
The course involves placement in schools as part of the Professional Experience component. Students are provided with opportunities to undertake Professional Experience in local government and non-government primary schools throughout the course.
In conjunction with Professional Experience in local areas there are also opportunities for students to apply for 'out-of-area' Professional Experiences (e.g. in rural NSW) and overseas teaching experiences in countries such as Thailand, Fiji, China and Malaysia.
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.
Preservice teachers who participate in Internship programs in NSW schools will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check.
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
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
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 |
EDKL102 |
Language and Literacy 1: The Early Years |
Spring |
6 |
EDKM102 |
Mathematics 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 | |||
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 |
EDKC201 |
Creative Arts Education - Music and Dance |
Autumn |
6 |
EDPS202 |
Professional Studies 2 |
Spring |
12 |
EDKC202 |
Creative Arts Education - Visual Arts and Drama |
Spring |
6 |
EDFE202 |
Educational Foundations 2: Social Cognition & Communication in Learning |
Spring |
6 |
Year 3 | |||
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 |
Autumn |
6 |
EDKL302 |
Language & Literacy 3: The Later Primary Years |
Spring |
6 |
EDAE302 |
Aboriginal Education |
Spring |
6 |
EDTD302 |
Teaching for Diversity |
Spring |
6 |
Plus: Any 6cp subject chosen from Elective A from the Bachelor of Primary Education, or from 200/300 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||
Year 4 | |||
EDPD401 |
Professional Development 3 |
Autumn |
6 |
EDSD401 |
Education for Sustainability |
Autumn |
6 |
EDSE401 |
Education for Social Equity |
Annual |
6 |
Plus: Any 6cp subject chosen from Elective B from the Bachelor of Primary Education, or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||
EDPD402 |
Professional Development 4: Internship |
Spring |
12 |
EDIC402 |
ICT as Cognitive Tools |
Spring |
6 |
Plus: Any 6cp subject From Elective C from the Bachelor of Primary Education, or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule | |||
Below is a list of Electives for the Bachelor of Primary Education for 3rd and 4th year. They are offered depending on staffing and sufficient enrolments. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects.
3rd Year Elective A
EDEC302 |
The Psychology of Exceptional Children |
Spring |
6 |
EDEE302 |
Education Psychology: Effective Teaching and Learning |
Spring |
6 |
EDEI302 |
Advanced use of 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 |
4th Year Elective B
EDAW401 |
Aboriginal Ways and Knowing |
Autumn |
6 |
EDEA401 |
Exploring Creativity in Music and Movement |
Autumn |
6 |
EDEC401 |
Disability Issues Across the Lifespan |
Autumn |
6 |
EDEI401 |
Web-based Learning |
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 |
EDRD402 |
Advanced Teaching of Reading Difficulties |
Autumn |
6 |
4th Year Elective C
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 |
EDEK401 |
Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners |
Spring |
6 |
EDEL402 |
Critical Viewing and Production in Primary Years |
Spring |
6 |
EDEM402 |
Quality Teaching in Mathematics |
Spring |
6 |
EDEP402 |
PDHPE: Coaching and Sports Administration |
Spring |
6 |
EDEV402 |
Innovation: Technology and the Arts |
Spring |
6 |
EYEK402 |
Engaging Koori Kids and their Families |
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 EDRT401 - Thesis (annual - 24cp), EDPD401 Professional Development 3 (6cp), EDAR401 Advanced Research Methods (6cp) and EDPD402 Professional Development 4 - Internship (12cp).
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1.
Professional Recognition
This degree is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers 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 local requirements.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Education - ssc@uow.edu.au