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K29 Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years)

The Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) qualifies students to teach at junior, middle, upper primary levels and lower secondary levels in two learning areas.  The award is granted after the successful completion of 480 credit points (four years of full time study or equivalent) and aims to develop professional knowledge, skills and attitudes.

  1. The Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) 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 a work place learning experience.
  4. This course has been designed to meet the needs of students wishing to fast track their studies.
  5. Opportunities exist for students to complete a semester overseas through the Study Abroad Program.
  6. 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.
  7. All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) are required to demonstrate competency in professional communication skills emphasising literacy, ICT and numeracy.

 

TYPES OF UNITS

 

Education and Foundation Studies

Studies in the theory of education, educational psychology, primary and middle years teaching studies and practice, and assessment and reporting are central to the course. All students in the Faculty undertake two foundation units in Communication (Writing and Speaking; Information and Communications Technology).  Education and Foundation studies are compulsory units.

 

Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies

Study of syllabuses and related teaching methods in the curricula relevant to the phases of schooling: early childhood, middle childhood and early adolescence.  Curriculum studies consist of compulsory and elective units.

 

Students identify two learning areas of curriculum specialisation for teaching years 8-10.  For each learning area units are selected from the specialised discipline fields of English, mathematics, science, health and physical education and society and environment. 

 

Electives

Students can choose units from a variety of disciplines to support the development of their knowledge of content and its applications in specific learning areas or specific educational specialisations. These electives are generally offered in their second and fourth year of study.

 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE/WORKPLACE LEARNING

The Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) course requires students to spend a substantial period of time observing and teaching in schools/centre/community programs as part of a coordinated program of practice teaching. Their workplace learning includes one or more placements in rural, regional and remote areas.

 

Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools and centres, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics of practitioners.

Before students are able to practise in schools they are required to submit a Department of Education Crim Trac Police Clearance and have a current Working with Children Check from the Department of Community Development.

 

Please refer to Professional Practice Information, Procedures and Rules (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary) following the description of the Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) for further details on professional practices.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the course is via TER, direct entry, portfolio entry, Certificate IV and above from a recognised TAFE institution, STAT and the ECU University Preparation Course.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Bunbury Campus.

The course is also available at the Margaret River Campus for first year and selected units.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) is a 480 credit point degree.  The Course sequence is:

 

Year 1 (120 credit points): Developing professional practices

EDF1105

Becoming more Effective Learners

15 

ERC1110 

Developing Critical and Cultural Understandings of Education

15

ERC1114 

Working In Rural, Regional and Remote Communities

15 

HPE1010

Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools

15 

LIT1010

Literacy and Language Education 1

15

RPS1100

Communication for the Professions 

15 

RPS1120

Information and Communications Technologies for the Professions

15 

WPL1100

Workplace Learning 1: Introduction to the Primary School Classroom

15

 

Year 2 (120credit points): Actively engaging learners and developing discipline knowledge

SSE2010

Society and Environment Education in Primary Schools

15

 

Elective Learning Area A2

15

MAE2010

Primary Mathematics Education 1 

15

 

Elective Learning Area B2

15

 

Elective Learning Area A1

15

 

Elective Learning Area B1

15

WPL2100

Workplace Learning 2: Learner Engagement and Class Management

30

 

Year 3 (120credit points): Developing culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogical practices

VAE3010

Visual Arts Education in Primary Schools

15

or

 

 

TEE2110

Technology & Enterprise Education in Primary Schools

15

MAE3010

Primary Mathematics Education 2

15

EDP3100

Students with Special Needs in the Primary Classroom

15

or

 

 

LIT3010

Language and Literacies for Diverse Learners

15

or

 

 

 

Elective Learning Area A3/B3

15

SCE2010

Science Education in Primary Schools

15

LIT2010

Literacy and Language Education 2

15

ERC2100

Middle Schooling: Philosophy and Practice 

15

WPL3100

Workplace Learning 3: Inclusive Curriculum Decision Making and Leadership

30

 

Year 4 (120credit points): Transition from pre-service teacher to scholarly professional practitioner

EDP4105

Diagnosis, Intervention and Enrichment: Focus on Numeracy and Literacy

15

WPL4100

Workplace Learning 4: Assistant Teacher Program: Professional

 

 

Preparation and Planning

45

Plus

 

Option One or Option Two

 

Option One

EDP4111

Teachers and the Education System

15

EDF3101

Working with Indigenous Australian Children, Youth and their Families

15

 

And one of the following Elective/Specialisation Streams (either 30 credit points                                 30

from one specialisation or 15 credit points from two different areas).

 

English

Mathematics

Science

Society and Environment

Health and Physical Education

 

 

Option Two

EDU4227

Internship

60

 
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
ERC1110 Developing Critical and Cultural Understandings of Education 15
HPE1010 Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools 15
LIT1010 Literacy and Language Education 1 15
RPS1120 Information and Communications Technology for the Professions 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
EDF1105 Becoming More Effective Learners 15
ERC1114 Working in Regional and Remote Communities 15
RPS1100 Communication for the Professions 15
WPL1100 Workplace Learning 1: Introduction to the Primary School Classroom 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
MAE2010 Primary Mathematics Education 1 15
SSE2010 Society and Environment Education in Primary Schools 15
Elective Learning Area A1
Elective Learning Area B1
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
Elective Learning Area A2
Elective Learning Area B2
WPL2100 Workplace Learning 2: Learning Engagement and Classroom Management 30 
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
EDP3100 Students with Special Educational Needs in the Primary Classroom 15
or
LIT3010 Language and Literacies for Diverse Learners 15
or
Elective Learning Area A3/B3
TEE2110 Technology and Enterprise Education in Primary Schools 15
or
VAE3010 Visual Arts Education in Primary Schools 15
LIT2010 Literacy and Language Education 2 15
ERC2100 Middle Schooling: Philosophy and Practice 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
MAE3010 Primary Mathematics Education 2 15
SCE2010 Science Education in Primary Schools 15
WPL3100 Workplace Learning 3: Inclusive Curriculum Decision Making and Leadership 30 
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1
EDP4105 Diagnosis, Intervention and Enrichment: Focus on Numeracy and Literacy 15
WPL4100 Workplace Learning 4: Assistant Teacher Program: Professional Preparation and Planning 45 
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
Option One
EDF3101 Working with Indigenous Australian Children, Youth and their Families 15
EDP4111 Teachers and the Education System 15
And 30 credit points from the following Elective/Specialisation Streams:
English
Mathematics
Science
Society and Environment
Health and Physical Education
 
Option Two
EDU4227 Internship 60 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008