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Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) |
Abbreviation: | BPrimEd(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 1787 |
CRICOS Code: | 092685D |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) is a course of advanced studies in research methodologies open to high achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Primary Education (371) or the Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) (1897).
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, empathy and respect for the linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic diversity of children, families and communities in contemporary Australia. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the complexity of child development and its impact on academic learning and development. | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate understanding of teaching as a collaborative profession involving productive relationships with parents and colleagues that is driven by ethical behaviour, professional learning, systematic reflection and deep understandings about a diversity of learners. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate deep theoretical understanding and domain specific content knowledge for the six primary key learning areas as a foundation for effective teaching. | ||||||
| 5 | Demonstrate an understanding of teaching as a complex multi-faceted and ever-changing role that requires effective communication, organisation, resilience, empathy and adaptability to ensure all learners are engaged in expert, dynamic, and contemporary learning experiences. | ||||||
| 6 | Demonstrate contemporary pedagogies informed by theory, research and reflective practice that engage learners in safe, effective and appropriate learning experiences informed by rigorous and comprehensive assessment practices, and sensitive, timely and constructive feedback. | ||||||
| 7 | Demonstrate understanding of compliance requirements related to mandated curricula, professional accreditation and the implementation of legislated policy. | ||||||
| 8 | Demonstrate knowledge of research methodologies and research ethics through the design execution and reporting on a substantial research project. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) requires:
- The successful completion of 192 credit points as specified in the table below, including the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
- Students must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Year 1 subjects to be eligible for the first Professional Experience and to enrol in Year 2 subjects. Students should also note that a number of subject pre-requisites will be in place throughout the course.
- To be eligible for the final Professional Experience, students must have passed all core subjects in the first three and a half years of their degree, successfully completed the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects.
- Students must successfully complete all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (UOW TPA) in EDPD402, to be eligible to graduate.
- The Honours grade will be calculated using Method 2. For further information refer to the Coursework Rules.
Students may choose to complete the Mathematics and Numeracy in Education minor.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| EDLE100 | Learning in Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDLL101 | Language and Learning | 6 | Autumn |
| EDMM101 | Mathematics Foundations | 6 | Autumn |
| PSYS150 | Foundations of Human Development and Behaviour | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring Session | |||
| EDSC102 | Science Content Knowledge for Educators | 6 | Spring |
| EDSO101 | Education and Society | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG123 | Indigenous Geographies: Questioning Country | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE of the following: | |||
| EDPD100 * | Introduction to the Profession | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 121 | Human Development in Social Context | 6 | Spring |
| MATH132 | Unlocking Mathematical Tools for Primary Educators | 6 | Spring |
* This subject is only available to students who have three Band 5 scores in their HSC results, including one in English. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| EDPD201 | Professional Development 1: The Learning Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| EDKL200 | Language and Literacy 1: The Early Years | 6 | Autumn |
| EDKM201 | Mathematics Content and Pedagogy 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| EDKP201 | Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Content & Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring Session | |||
| EDPD202 | Professional Development 2: The Teacher as Managing Professional | 6 | Spring |
| EDKG202 | History and Geography in Primary Schools | 6 | Spring |
| EDKM202 | Mathematics Content and Pedagogy 2 | 6 | Spring |
| EDKL202 | Language and Literacy 2: Teaching the Constrained Skills in Context | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn Session | |||
| EDPD301 | Professional Development: The Teacher as Researcher | 6 | Autumn |
| EDSC301 | K-6 Science and Technology: Curriculum and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDTA301 | The Arts in Education | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDAE301 | Aboriginal Education | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Spring Session | |||
| EDFE302 | Education Foundations: Cognition & Communication in the Classroom | 6 | Spring |
| EDCM302 | Classroom Management: Creating Positive School Environments | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDLD302 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students | 6 | Spring |
| EDRM302 | Research Methods in Educational Research | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Year 4 | |||
| Annual Session | |||
| EDPT412 | Primary Honours Research and Thesis | 12 | Annual |
| Autumn Session | |||
| EDPD401 | Professional Development 3: The Teacher as Planner | 6 | Autumn |
| EDKL401 | Language and Literacy 3: The Later Primary Years | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDLE401 | Inclusive Education in Schools | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring Session | |||
| EDPD402 | Professional Development 4: The Teacher as Reflective Practitioner | 12 | Spring |
| EDIT402 | Effective use of ICT for Teaching & Learning | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
Mathematics and Numeracy in Education Minor
Students have the option of completing the Mathematics and Numeracy in Education minor, however, it should be noted that this will be in addition to the minimum degree requirements and may extend the duration of the degree. This minor will offer students the opportunity to develop more comprehensive discipline and pedagogical knowledge, so they can facilitate enriched teaching practices in primary school classrooms. Subjects completed in this minor will count towards the NESA recognised Mathematics/Numeracy specialisation.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH132 | Unlocking Mathematical Tools for Primary Educators | 6 | Spring |
| EDKM202 | Mathematics Content and Pedagogy 2 | 6 | Spring |
| EDEM302 | Mathematics Elective 1 | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDEM401 | Mathematics Education Elective 2 | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components
This course contains a total of 595 hours or approximately 85 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 25 weeks throughout the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. All students will receive a national English/Literacy specialisation on successful completion of the program.
A NSW specialisation in Mathematics/Numeracy is available to students with relevant interest and aptitude. Subjects required to qualify for the NSW Mathematics/Numeracy specialisation include: EDMM101, MATH132, EDKM201, EDKM202, EDEM302 and EDEM401 . NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) recognised teaching specialisations are applied to teacher registration documentation and may give candidates a competitive edge when applying for positions in government schools.Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.
The University of Wollongong is committed to supporting students to meet the accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic Diocesan schools. Please contact your Academic Program Director for more information.
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au