Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

158510 v.5 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 field experience and an honours pathway. The Department of Education has highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a vibrant and contemporary learning environment. Graduates of this course will be employable as primary school teachers in all states of Australia and countries with comparable education systems such as Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

One TEE Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V and Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Note

The Department of Education requires all Primary Education students to pass a literacy and numeracy competency test in the first year of the degree. These tests comprise spelling, essay writing, and knowledge of mathematics content appropriate to primaryaged children.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time study.

Course Organisation

This course includes professional practice units and optional units. Core studies are undertaken concurrently with optional units and University electives. Units cater for the different needs of primary students. In consultation with a course adviser, students select sequenced pathways designed to support and enrich individual knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged, where possible, to undertake electives in place of optional units from other areas of the University. In the third 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 and independent systems of education. Some also seek employment in alternative settings and related industries.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301179 v.3   Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0
309252 v.1   Ed 130 - Information and Communication Technology in Education 3.0 25.0
309306 v.1   Ed 133 - Reflective Practice I in the Primary Context 3.0 25.0
309308 v.1   Ed 135 - Introduction to Curriculum (Primary) 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301184 v.3   Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0
309271 v.1   Ed 137 - Educating Children with Diverse Abilities 3.0 25.0
309275 v.1   Ed 136 - Introduction to the English and Mathematics Learning Areas 3.0 25.0
309309 v.1   Ed 134 - Reflective Practice II in the Primary Context 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

309274 v.1   Ed 235 - Curriculum Planning Processes in Physical Health Education 3.0 25.0
309276 v.1   Ed 238 - Literacy Education 1 3.0 25.0
309310 v.1   Ed 233 - Reflective Practice III in the Primary Context 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

309277 v.1   Ed 237 - Technology and Enterprise Learning Area 3.0 25.0
309278 v.1   Ed 236 - Society and Environment Learning Area 3.0 25.0
309279 v.1   Ed 239 - Mathematics Education 1 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301186 v.3   Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education 3.0 25.0
309290 v.1   Ed 338 - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum - LOTE 3.0 25.0
309291 v.1   Ed 336 - The Arts Learning Area 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305746 v.2   Primary Education Stream   200.0
  OR  
305747 v.2   Honours Primary Education Stream   200.0
  200.0

Year 4 Semester 2

301192 v.2   Ed 496 - Internship 30.0 100.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
3801 v.7   Ed 443 - Introductory Computing for Teachers 3.0 25.0
9443 v.10   Ed 414 - Learning Problems in the Classroom 3.0 25.0
10134 v.4   Ed 458 - Using Computers in the Classroom 3.0 25.0
12417 v.2   Ed 451(Q) - Children's Literature 3.0 25.0
12422 v.2   Ed 447(Q) - Making Music with Children 3.0 25.0
12423 v.2   Ed 464(Q) - Primary Art Education 3.0 25.0
12424 v.2   Ed 463(Q) - Art for Children 3.0 25.0
12427 v.2   Ed 439(Q) - Integrating Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0
12428 v.2   Ed 438(Q) - Classroom Practices for Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0
12429 v.2   Ed 448(Q) - Movement and Drama K-7 3.0 25.0
12430 v.2   Ed 434(Q) - Movement and the Young Child 3.0 25.0
12431 v.2   Ed 435(Q) - Junior Primary Classrooms 3.0 25.0
12438 v.3   Ed 492(Q) - An Introduction to Catholic Education 1 3.0 25.0
12439 v.3   Ed 493(Q) - Christian Formation in a Catholic School 3.0 25.0
12440 v.3   Ed 494(Q) - Religious Education for Life 3.0 25.0
12441 v.2   Ed 495(Q) - Curriculum Principles in Religious Education 3.0 25.0
13454 v.3   Ed 410(P) - Visual Information - Technology and Learning 3.0 25.0
13455 v.3   Ed 455(P) - Designing for Technology in Education 3.0 25.0
13456 v.3   Ed 457(P) - Using the Internet in Schools 3.0 25.0
301193 v.2   Ed 497(Q) - Educating Children with Disabilities 3.0 25.0
301194 v.2   Ed 498(Q) - Social Contexts of Development for Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0
301195 v.3   Ed 429 - Mathematics Education II 3.0 25.0
301196 v.2   Ed 425 - Issues in Education 3.0 25.0
301197 v.3   Ed 423 - Integrated Programming 3.0 25.0
301198 v.2   Ed 352 - Mathematics Education I 3.0 25.0
301216 v.2   Ed 347 - Human Relations in Education 3.0 25.0
301219 v.2   Ed 248 - Cultural Heritage and Values Education 3.0 25.0
301221 v.2   Ed 244 - Arts in Education 3.0 25.0
301223 v.2   Ed 126 - Science and Technology 3.0 25.0
303132 v.2   Ed 468 - Teaching the Gifted 3.0 25.0
303133 v.2   Ed 482 - Understanding Gifted Students 3.0 25.0
304023 v.2   Ed 418 - Effective Communication 3.0 25.0
304024 v.2   Ed 421- Learning with Animation Technologies 3.0 25.0
306935 v.1   Ed 402- English Literacy for Teachers 1.0 12.5
306938 v.1   Ed 431- Virtual Learning and the Development of Talent 3.0 25.0
306941 v.1   Ed 427- Mathematics for Teachers 1.0 12.5
307050 v.1   Ed 432 - Biblical Foundations 3.0 25.0
307051 v.1   Ed 441 - An Introduction to Catholic Education 3.0 25.0
309292 v.1   Ed 456 - Issues in Mathematics Education 3.0 25.0
309293 v.1   Ed 452 - Enriching Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3.0 25.0
309294 v.1   Ed 459 - Coordinating Mathematics in the Primary School 3.0 25.0
309295 v.1   Ed 453 - Diagnosis and Intervention in Mathematics 3.0 25.0
309296 v.1   Ed 479 - Coordinating Literacy in the Primary School 3.0 25.0
309297 v.1   Ed 466 - Diagnosis and Intervention for Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties in Mainstream Classes 3.0 25.0
309299 v.1   Ed 477 - Issues in Literacy Teaching and Learning 3.0 25.0
309300 v.1   Ed 440 - Educational Assessment and Education 3.0 25.0
 
* These streams are undertaken over two semesters - Year 3, Semester 2 and Year 4, Semester 1
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Esperance Community College Semester 2   Y      
2006 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 1   Y      
2006 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 2   Y      
2006 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2   Y      
2006 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1   Y      
2006 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2   Y      
2006 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1   Y      
2006 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 2   Y      
2006 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 1   Y      
2006 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland 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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