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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (Online)
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) aims to prepare generalist teachers who are competent to teach early childhood and primary schooling (birth to twelve years); have a strong sense of professional identity and are able to articulate this to others; are able to demonstrate an understanding of child development from early childhood through to the later stages of primary schooling; are pedagogical leaders who collaborate with colleagues, children, families and communities; use innovative and creative teaching methods that make expert use of emerging technologies; acknowledge and use a range of broad perspectives that are relevant to societal and educational contexts in which they work, including sustainability, cultural-historical and Indigenous education perspectives; acknowledge, value and respect the diversity of individuals and cultures, including Indigenous cultures, and teach in ways that are sensitive to these perspectives; are able to negotiate the changing context of teaching and learning in the 21st Century. Students can graduate with one or two specialisations (English or Mathematics) having developed additional depth of understanding in terms, expert content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching in the specific areas.
Structure
Students are required to complete 400 credit points comprising 32 units of study (12.5 credit points each). The 400 credit points must comprise: 32 core units (400 credit points) including at least one specialisation (Mathematics or English)
Standard entry requirements
- One of: Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion of an approved Diploma or Advanced Diploma
- Completion or partial completion of an approved Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree
