Online Courses Handbook 2003

158510 v.4 Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Introduction
This pre-service course provides qualifications for those intending to teach at primary levels of education. This course prepares graduates to teach children aged six to twelve years in primary school classes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE Mathematics.

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

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 core studies including Professional Practice units and optional unit studies. 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.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301179 v.2 Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0

307362 v.1 Ed 123(P) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Primary) 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301180 v.2 Ed 129 - Introduction to Curriculum 3.0 25.0

301182 v.3 Ed 124(P) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Prim) 1.5 12.5

301184 v.2 Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0

301363 v.2 Ed 127(P) - Professional Practice II (Prim) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301181 v.2 Ed 243 - Technology in Education 3.0 25.0

301185 v.2 Ed 242 - Curriculum Planning Processes 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301190 v.2 Ed 247 - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development 3.0 25.0

301220 v.3 Ed 245(P) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (Prim) 1.5 12.5

301379 v.2 Ed 246(P) - Professional Practice (Primary) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301191 v.2 Ed 345 - School Based Curriculum Development 3.0 25.0

301389 v.2 Ed 346(P) - Professional Practice IV (Primary) 1.5 12.5

307366 v.1 Ed 343(P) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Primary) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305746 v.1 Primary Education Stream 200.0

OR

305747 v.1 Honours Primary Education Stream 200.0

200.0

Year 4 Semester 2

301192 v.2 Ed 496 - Internship 10.0 100.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

3801 v.7 Ed 443 - Introductory Computing for Teachers 3.0 25.0

9461 v.8 Ed 453 - Instructional Technology 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

12418 v.2 Ed 449(Q) - Reading Difficulties 3.0 25.0

12419 v.2 Ed 456(Q) - Personal Health for Teachers 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

12434 v.2 Ed 440(Q) - Innovative Approaches to Classroom Management 3.0 25.0

12438 v.2 Ed 492(Q) - Celebrating Christian Ritual 3.0 25.0

12439 v.2 Ed 493(Q) - Christian Foundations 3.0 25.0

12440 v.2 Ed 494(Q) - Teaching in Faith Education 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.2 Ed 429 - Mathematics Education II 3.0 25.0

301196 v.2 Ed 425 - Issues in Education 3.0 25.0

301197 v.2 Ed 423 - Integrated Education Studies 3.0 25.0

301198 v.2 Ed 352 - Mathematics Education I 3.0 25.0

301199 v.2 Ed 349 - Literacy Education II 3.0 25.0

301200 v.2 Ed 348 - Literacy 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

* This stream is undertaken over two semesters - Year 3, Semester 2 and Year 4, Semester 1.