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Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education)

Overview

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 four strands: Education Foundation Studies, Studies in the Key Learning Areas, Studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy and Elective Studies. Elective choices are available from both within the Faculty and from the schedules of subjects offered by other Faculties. The course requires students to complete 12 credit points of elective studies outside the Faculty of Education.

While it is possible to complete the course on a part-time basis, students need to be aware that there could be timetable difficulties. Students intending to attempt the degree part-time should consult with the Director of Primary Education at enrolment.

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

Practical Teaching Experience

The course involves practical teaching experiences in each year. The details relating to practical teaching experience are noted in the subject descriptions for EDUT111 - Curriculum and Pedagogy I, EDUT211 - Curriculum and Pedagogy II and EDUT302 - Curriculum and Pedagogy III. Practical teaching experiences usually occur in 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 Persons Legislation

Teacher education students must complete a "Prohibited Employment Declaration" before undertaking practical teaching experience as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.

Course Program

Students should note that a revised program of study is being implemented for the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) in 2004. Students who commenced the course before 2004 should refer to the program of study that applied at the time of their enrolment. Such information is available at the Faculty of Education Web Page.

Year 1 - Autumn Session
EDUF111	Education I	6
EDUL101	Language and Literacy Education I	6
EDUM201	Mathematics Education	6
EDUT111	Curriculum and Pedagogy I	6
Year 1 - Spring Session
EDUA201	Creative Arts Education	6
EDUP201	Personal Development, Health and Physical Education	6
EDUS102	Science and Technology Education	6
EDUS104	Human Society and Its Environment	6
Year 2 - Autumn Session
EDIT102	Information Technology for Learning	6
Plus one of the following Key Learning Area Elective Studies. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects.
EDUA224	Creative Arts Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUL224	Language Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUM224	Mathematics Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUP226	Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUS224	Science and Technology Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUS226	Human Society and Its Environment Key Learning Area Elective I	6
Plus one Elective Studies subject to be chosen from the list below or from 200/300 level subjects in the General Schedule. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects. Subjects that do not have sufficient enrolments will not run.
EDUE301	Issues in Aboriginal Education (Not to count with ABST361)	6
EDUE303	Teaching Language and Literacy Through Literature in Early Childhood	6
EDUE305	Design and Assessment of Learning Experiences for Adults	6
EDUE307	Physical Education: Coaching and Sports Administration	6
EDUE313	Interactive Multimedia by Design	6
EDUE315	Environmental Education - The Natural Environment	6
EDUE317	English Language: Examining Learners Problems	6
EDUE319	Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching	6
EDUE320	Behaviour Management (Not to count with EDUE311)	6
EDUE321	Reading Difficulties (Not to count with EDUE312)	6
EDUE322	The Psychology of Exceptional Children	6
EDUE325	Youth, Culture Education	6
EDUE327	Language and Ideology	6
EDUE336	Practicum or Project in Second Language Teaching	6

Plus one 6 credit point subject chosen from those subjects on offer in any Faculty other than the Faculty of Education in which the student's enrolment is accepted. Refer to the General Schedule.

Year 2 - Spring Session
EDUF204	Learners with Exceptional Needs	6
EDUL202	Language and Literacy Education II	6
EDUF212	Education II	6
EDUT211	Curriculum and Pedagogy II	6
Year 3 - Autumn Session
EDUF311	Education III	6
EDUT301	Research Methods	6
Plus one of the following Key Learning Area Elective Studies. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects:
EDUA224	Creative Arts Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUL224	Language Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUM224	Mathematics Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUP226	Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUS224	Science and Technology Education Key Learning Area Elective I	6
EDUS226	Human Society and Its Environment Key Learning Area Elective I	6
Plus one 6 credit point subject chosen from those subjects on offer in any Faculty other than the Faculty of Education in which the student's enrolment is accepted. Refer to the General Schedule.
Year 3 - Spring Session
EDUT302	Curriculum and Pedagogy III	12
Plus one of the following Key Learning Area Elective Studies. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects:
EDUA331	Creative Arts Key Learning Area Elective II	6
EDUL335	Language Education Key Learning Area Elective II	6
EDUM333	Mathematics Education Key Learning Area Elective II	6
EDUP335	Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Key Learning Area Elective II	6
EDUS333	Science and Technology Education (K-6) Key Learning Area Elective II	6
EDUS335	Human Society and Its Environment Key Learning Area Elective II	6
Plus one Elective Studies subject to be chosen from the list below or from 200/300 level subjects in the General Schedule. Subjects that do not have sufficient enrolments will not run.
EDUE302	Aboriginal Pedagogy (Not to count with ABST362)	6
EDUE304	Teaching Language Through Literature in the Primary and Middle Years	6
EDUE306	Learning Strategies and Communication in Adult Education	6
EDUE308	PDHPE: Health Promotion	6
EDUE314	Interactivity and the Web (Designing Hypertext Multimedia)	6
EDUE316	Environmental Education - The Built Environment	6
EDUE320	Behaviour Management (Not to count with EDUE311)	6
EDUE321	Reading Difficulties (Not to count with EDUE312)	6
EDUE323	Educational Psychology in Teaching & Learning	6
EDUE324	Gender & Social Justice	6
EDUE326	Curriculum & Program Evaluation	6
EDUE336	Practicum or Project in Second Language Teaching	6
EDUL240	Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching	6
Summer Session
EDUF111	Education I	6
EDUE304	Teaching Language Through Literature in the Primary and Middle Years	6
EDUE333	International Teaching Project	6

Major Study Areas

Education and professional studies, primary school key learning areas.

Professional Recognition

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

Other Information

Knowledge Building Community (KBC) - Mentor Program

It is possible for students to participate in an innovative approach to teacher training, the KBC - Mentor Program. Students who participate in the KBC - Mentor Program complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) by engaging in collaborative problem solving under the guidance of mentoring lecturers and classroom teachers. Students requiring information concerning the KBC should consult the Director of Primary Education.

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