Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D

With this degree youll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.Youll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher. You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning. Youll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years, depending on previous qualifications.You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.

Structure

480 credit points over 4 years, 32 core courses plus professional experience.

Subjects

  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Teaching and learning
  • Curriculum through play
  • Learning and teaching mathematics
  • Child and adolescent development and characteristics
  • Health and physical education
  • Transition to the profession
  • Planning supporting and assessing
  • Curriculum approaches
  • Science and environmental education in early childhood
  • Teacher identity
  • Curriculum approaches
  • Science and environmental education
  • Numeracy and digital technology
  • Health and safety
  • Early childhood language and literacies
  • Wellbeing in early childhood contexts
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: learning and teaching
  • Nature pedagogy
  • Guiding behaviour
  • Diversity and inclusion: teaching strategies for diverse learners
  • Science and technology curriculum
  • Curriculum assessment and reporting
  • Humanities curriculum
  • Educational leadership
  • Teacher as researcher
  • Approaches to teaching in the arts
  • Differentiating for learning and teaching
  • Pathway to the profession, Professional experience.

Standard entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)PrerequisitesUnits 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.Minimum ATAR including selection adjustmentsThe minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.Guaranteed ATARThis program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Berwick International: $115,600 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
Gippsland (Churchill) International: $115,600 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
Mount Helen (Ballarat) International: $115,600 No
  • Full-time : 4 years

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