ObjectivesA dynamic course, incorporating proven contemporary teaching strategies, use of ICT and substantial practical experience, and qualifies graduates to teach junior, middle and upper primary students in government and non-government schools across Australia. Graduates with this qualification are also sought overseas. Aims to develop essential knowledge about effective teaching, professional knowledge, dispositions and professional competencies through the study of units in education, literacy and numeracy, curriculum, and pedagogical studies, work place learning and specialisations.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course. Special admission requirements All students 18 years of age and over will be required to submit a DET National Criminal History Check (CRC) before commencing their first period of Professional Practice. These clearances are valid for three years while enrolled in the course. Application forms and further information can be found at www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/ All students 18 years of age and over will also be required to apply for a Working with Children Check in order to comply with section 6 of the Working with Children Act 2004, in order to complete their Professional Practice. Further information can be found at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au
Academic titleBachelor of Education (Primary)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Primary School Teacher
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a 480 credit point degree. Please note the following:
1. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching as meeting the requirements for registration as a teacher in Western Australia.
2. Catholic Education Accreditation to teach Religious Education requires three units in Catholic Education Studies.
3. In each year of the program, students undertake compulsory professional practice..
4. In the fourth year, students undertake an Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) comprising one term of approximately ten weeks of continuous teaching practice. The Assistant Teacher Program is conducted during the seventh semester of the course in the second term of the school year.
5. All students must adhere to the School's Rule and Procedures in relation to professional practice. See hppt://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/ .
6. This course has been designed to meet the needs of students wishing to fast track their studies.
7. Opportunities exist for students to complete a semester overseas through the Study Abroad Program.
8. All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) are required to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy.
9. In the third and fourth years of the course, students may focus on special education in order to meet accreditation expectations of DETWA in relation to teaching children with special needs.
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester One
DSE1115 Drama Education in the Primary School Community 15
EDF1103 Becoming Multi Literate 15
EDF1105 Becoming More Effective Learners 15
EDP1110 Becoming an Effective Teacher in the Primary School Classroom 15
Semester Two
HPE1010 Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools 15
LIT1010 Literacy and Language Education 1 15
MUE1010 Fundamental Elements of Music Education 15
WPL1100 Workplace Learning 1: Introduction to the Primary School Classroo 15
*Where a student has failed EDF1103 twice, the student shall be excluded from the course.
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester One
LIT2010 Literacy and Language Education 2 15
MAE2010 Primary Mathematics Education 1 15
SSE2010 Society and Environment Education in Primary Schools 15
TEE2110 Technology and Enterprise Education in Primary Schools 15
Semester Two
LIT2011 Literacy and Language Education 3 15
SCE2010 Science Education in Primary Schools 15
WPL2100 Workplace Learning 2: Learning Engagement and Classroom Management
30
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester One
EDF3101 Working with Indigenous Australian Children, Youth and their Families 15
EDP3100 Students with Special Educational Needs in the Primary Classroom 15
LIT3010 Language and Literacies for Diverse Learners 15
VAE3010 Visual Arts Education in Primary Schools 15
Semester Two
EDP3105 Diagnosis, Intervention and Enrichment: Focus on Numeracy and Literacy 15
MAE3010 Primary Mathematics Education 2 15
WPL3100 Workplace Learning 3: Inclusive Curriculum Decision Making and Leadership 30
Year Four
Unit Description Points
Semester One
WPL4100 Workplace Learning 4: Assistant Teacher Program:
Professional Preparation and Planning 45
Elective (15 credit points)
Semester Two
Option One
EDU4225 Teachers as Professionals 30
Choose 30 credit points from the following:
EDU4224 Teaching Children who have English as an Additional Language 30
or
Behaviour Management
EDU4222 Learner Motivation and Management 15
EDU4223 Managing Behaviour of Students with Diverse Needs 15
or
Catholic Education
CED1101 An Introduction to Catholic Education 15
CED4202 Curriculum Principles in Religious Education 15
CED4203 Religious Education for Life 15
CED4204 Christian Formation in a Catholic School 15
CED4301 Creative Dimensions of Religious Education 15
or
Expressive Arts
VEA4101 Visual Art 15
VEA4102 Music Performance 15
VEA4103 Drama Performance 15
or
Special Needs
EDU4220 Programs and Curricula for Students with High Support Needs 15
EDU4221 Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities 15
EDU4477 Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness in Special Education 15
Option Two
EDU4226 School-based Project 60
Option Three
EDU4227 Internship 60