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Bachelor of Primary Education - University of Wollongong

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Abbreviation:

BPrimEd

Home Faculty:

Education

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

192

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face with online support

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

TBA

CRICOS Code:

TBA

Fees 2009        A$9,150 per session

Overview

The BPrimEd is a new course commencing in 2007 and replaces the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and the 1 year Bachelor of Education (Primary) degrees. This course aims to develop reflective, professional teachers who can work effectively in a variety of educational settings including primary schools in both the public and private sectors. Core subjects are drawn from a number of different areas including: Professional Development, Education Foundation Studies, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Studies in the Key Learning Areas, and Elective Studies.

Elective choices are available from both within the Faculty and from the schedules of subjects offered by other Faculties. The course requires students to complete 12 credit points from outside the Faculty of Education.

While it is possible to complete the course on a part-time basis, students need to be aware that there could be timetable difficulties.Students intending to attempt the degree part-time should consult with the Director of Primary Education at enrolment.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed any two units of English, or equivalent subjects, and any two units of Mathematics as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration as a teacher.

Course Requirements

Practical Teaching Experience

The course involves in-school and practical teaching experiences in each year. Practical teaching experiences usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Opportunities to undertake a practical teaching experience in countries such as China, Fiji, Malaysia and Thailand may also be available.

Prohibited Persons Legislation

Teacher education students must complete a ÒProhibited Employment DeclarationÓ before undertaking practical teaching experience as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.

Course program

Subjects

     

Session

Credit Points

Year 1 - Autumn

 

Professional Development 1: The Learning Environment

Autumn

6

 

Educational Foundations 1: Learning & Development

Autumn

6

 

Teaching and Learning with Technology

Autumn

6

 

Language and Learning

Autumn

6

Year 1 - Spring

 

Language and Literacy 1:The Early Years

Spring

6

 

Mathsematics Content & Pedagogy 1

Spring

6

 

K-6 Science and Technology: Curriculum and Pedagogy

Spring

6

 

Human Society and Its Environment: New Times, New Practices

Spring

6

Year 2 - Autumn

 

Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environments

Autumn

6

 

Language & Literacy 2: Teaching Decoding and Encoding Skills

Autumn

6

 

PD/HPE Content & Pedagogy

Autumn

6

Outside Faculty Elective at 100 level.

Year 2 - Spring

 

Professional Development 2

Spring

6

 

Creative Arts Education

Spring

6

 

Educational Foundations 2: Social Cognition & Communication in Learning

Spring

6

Outside Faculty Elective at 100 level

   

Year 3 - Autumn

 

Mathematics Content & Pedagogy 2

Autumn

6

 

Educational Foundations 3: Sociology and Cultural Studies

Autumn

6

 

Learners with Exceptional Needs

Autumn

6

 

Educational Research & Action Learning

Autumn

6

Year 3 - Spring

 

Language & Literacy 3: The Later Primary Years

Spring

6

 

Aboriginal Education

Spring

6

 

Teaching for Diversity: G&T/NESB

Spring

6

Pick 1 Subject From Elective A as listed below or from 200/300 level subjects in the General Schedule

 

Physical Care and Development of Babies and Toddlers

Spring

6

 

Advanced Research Methods

Spring

6

 

Exploring Creativity Through Dance and Drama

Spring

6

 

The Psychology of Exceptional Children

Spring

6

 

Education Psychology: Effective Teaching and Learning

Spring

6

 

Advanced ITC in Education

Spring

6

 

Children's Literature in the Early Years

Spring

6

 

Mathematics Elective 1

Spring

6

 

PDHPE Elective A

Spring

6

 

Research Project in Education 1

Spring

6

 

K-6 Science and Technology Elective 1

Spring

6

 

Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching

Spring

6

 

Gender and Social Justice

Spring

6

Year 4 - Autumn

 

Professional Development 3:

Autumn

6

 

Education for Sustainable Development

Autumn

6

 

Issues Beyond the Classroom

Autumn

6

Pick 1 Subject From Elective B as listed below or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule

 

Exploring Creativity in Music and Movement

Autumn

6

 

Web-based Learning

Autumn

6

 

Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners

Autumn

6

 

Children's Literature in the Later Primary Years

Autumn

6

 

Mathematics Elective 2

Autumn

6

 

PDHPE Elective B

Autumn

6

 

Research Project in Education 2

Autumn

6

 

Science and Technology -Use of ICT to Support Science and Technology

Autumn

6

 

Teaching Speaking and Listening to Second Language Learners

Autumn

6

 

Teaching English in International Contexts

Autumn

6

 

Youth, Culture and Education

Autumn

6

Year 4 - Spring

 

Professional Development 4: Internship

Spring

12

 

ICT as Cognitive Tools

Spring

6

Pick 1 Subject From Elective C as listed below or from 200/300/400 level subjects in the General Schedule

 

Early Language and Literacy Development

Spring

6

 

Exploring Creativity Through Visual Arts

Spring

6

 

Programming for Individuals with High Support Needs

Spring

6

 

PDHPE elective - Health Promotion Linking Schools and Community

Spring

6

 

Critical Viewing and Production in Primary Years

Spring

6

 

Mathematics elective 3

Spring

6

 

PDHPE: Coaching and Sports Administration

Spring

6

 

Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners

Spring

6

 

Innovation: Technology and the Arts

Spring

6

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Primary Education degree is currently under assessment for accreditation by the New South Wales Institute of Teachers. On accreditation, the Bachelor of Primary Education will be recognised as a New South Wales Teaching credential and will also be recognised in most other Australian states and territories.

 

UOW’s Faculty of Education is recognised as a leader in training teachers for employment overseas and in Australia. As well as preparation for work in the Australian National School System, graduates are constantly in demand from education authorities in countries around the world, including the UK, USA and Canada.
 

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