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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

158510 v.9 Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

BEd(Curtin) OR BEd(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 020853M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Teaching continues to be a valued and sought after profession in all countries of the world. Curtin provides a high quality and well-regarded undergraduate course for beginning primary school teachers that is recognised both nationally and internationally as a teaching qualification. During the course, there are opportunities for international internship, country professional practice experience and an honours pathway. The School of Education has highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a vibrant and contemporary learning environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. Study of mathematics in Years 11 and 12 is highly recommended. Students will need a Working with Children card and a National Criminal History Record Check before they go into school.

Specific Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to submit a recent National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (see page 5) at enrolment time. STAT elements considered are E, V and Q.

Note

The School of Education requires all primary education students to pass an English and maths competency test in the first year of the degree. These tests comprise of spelling, grammar, and knowledge of mathematics content appropriate to primary aged children.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation

This course includes core studies, professional studies units and elective units. Units cater for the different needs of primary education students. Students are able to undertake electives to specialise in an area of interest. At the end of second year students are selected for the honours program or continue with the standard course stream.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified to seek employment in the state, Catholic and independent systems of education. Some also seek employment in alternative settings and related industries.

Additional Courses Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Additional expenses include fees associated with the Working with Children Check (WWC), the National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) , the maths and English competency tests and other incidental fees.

Further Information

For further information contact Humanities Student Services on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301179 v.5   Child Development for Educators 151 3.0 25.0
309252 v.6   Living and Learning in the Digital World 101 2.0 25.0
311274 v.2   Valuing Language 131 3.0 25.0
314505 v.1   Performing Arts for Educators 161 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301184 v.6   Learning Theory for Educators 155 2.0 25.0
309308 v.3   Exploring and Contesting Curriculum 111 3.0 25.0
314506 v.1   The Numerate Educator 141 3.0 25.0
314507 v.1   Inquiring about the World 171 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
309276 v.2   Literacy Education 230 3.0 25.0
309286 v.2   Science Education 225 3.0 25.0
309291 v.2   Arts Education 260 2.0 25.0
309310 v.3   Behaviour Management 220 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
309271 v.2   Educating Students with Diverse Abilities 250 3.0 25.0
309277 v.2   Technology and Enterprise Education 215 4.0 25.0
309279 v.2   Mathematics Education 245 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 3
311432 v.1   Primary Education Stream 300.0
  300.0
Year 4 Quarter 3
301192 v.4   Internship 425 100.0
  100.0

*    Admission to honours is by invitation only at the start of third year

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Armadale Centre Semester 1         Y
2013 Armadale Centre Semester 2         Y
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2013 Esperance Community College Semester 1         Y
2013 Esperance Community College Semester 2         Y
2013 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1         Y
2013 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2         Y
2013 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1         Y
2013 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2         Y
2013 Midland Campus Semester 1         Y
2013 Midland Campus Semester 2         Y
2013 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1         Y
2013 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 2         Y
2013 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 1         Y
2013 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 2         Y
2013 UWA Albany Centre Semester 1         Y
2013 UWA Albany Centre Semester 2     Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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