Bachelor of Education Primary
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
As a primary school teacher, you will be vital to a student's learning process. You will guide and develop their skills through the various key learning systems of education during their early years at school. In this course you will learn about the school curriculum, contemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivity, child and adolescent development, classroom management and student wellbeing, improving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroom, First Nations education, theory and practice on teaching and learning, developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings. You can study a Bachelor of Education Primary online or on campus, part-time or full-time. Should you choose to study online, you'll complete your placements close to home. When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the population. You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state. Practical Placements: In order to complete the Bachelor of Education (Primary), you are required to undertake professional placements, providing you with invaluable experience and the readiness to practice. You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory pre-placement requirements before commencing professional placements.
Structure
This course comprises 30 core units, a choice of 2 specialist elective areas and is responsive to the needs as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Graduating Teachers. The course comprises discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. In addition, this course offers primary teaching specializations, including English, humanities, science, technology and mathematics, health and PE, and the Arts.
Standard entry requirements
- Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.
- After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
