BA-EDUPRI · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Education
- Minimum ATAR
- —
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 400
- Campus
- Online
- Mode
- Online
Overview
Become an inspiring teacher and engage children across a range of subjects using the latest teaching techniques and technology.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) equips you with the skills and knowledge to undertake teaching positions in primary schools
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- COM10003Learning and Communicating OnlineThis unit examines different theories, approaches, and styles of learning aimed at understanding how we learn, to develop confidence, capability, and essential skills in a tertiary and professional environment.
- EDU10004Theories of Teaching and LearningThis unit introduces pre-service teachers to different learning perspectives and how they relate to contemporary theories of learning. The unit challenges them to reflect upon their own belief system and how this aligns with contemporary ap…
- EDU10003The World of MathsThis unit familiarises pre-service teachers with mathematics in an educational context and beyond. They will understand the difference between mathematics and numeracy, and the implications of this on teaching and learning. Pre-service teac…
- EDU10002Understanding Language and LiteracyThis unit will help pre-service teachers to understand the development of language and literacy skills for children in the early years (from birth to eight years of age), and the implications that it will have on planning, teaching and lear…
- EDU10005Indigenous Education and PerspectivesThis unit focuses on contemporary and historical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, identity, languages, histories, status, challenges, contributions and perspectives. The unit enables pre-service teachers to synthesise perspec…
- EDU10001Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1This is the first professional experience unit for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education). In this unit, pre-service te…
Course structure
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Core units
200 cp- COM10003Learning and Communicating Online12.5 cp
- EDU10004Theories of Teaching and Learning12.5 cp
- EDU10003The World of Maths12.5 cp
- EDU10002Understanding Language and Literacy12.5 cp
- EDU10005Indigenous Education and Perspectives12.5 cp
- EDU10001Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 112.5 cp
- EDU20001Developing Literacy12.5 cp
- EDU20002Mathematics in Practice12.5 cp
- EDU30005Understanding and Supporting Inclusion12.5 cp
- EDU20014Social and Emotional Learning12.5 cp
- EDU30014Health and Physical Education12.5 cp
- EDU20006Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 212.5 cp
- EDU20003Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development12.5 cp
- EDU40008Arts Education12.5 cp
- EDU40011Teaching the Humanities12.5 cp
- EDU30011Discovering Science12.5 cp
- EDU30015Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P12.5 cp
- EDU30064Teaching Science12.5 cp
- EDU40007Integrated Studies12.5 cp
- EDU30059Teaching Technologies12.5 cp
- EDU30063Teaching English12.5 cp
- EDU30066Mathematics in the Primary Classroom (Mathematics Specialisation)12.5 cp
- EDU30067Teaching English (English Specialisation)12.5 cp
- EDU30013Supporting Diversity and Equity12.5 cp
- EDU40004Advocacy and Social Justice12.5 cp
- EDU40012Ready to Teach Professional Experience: Practicum 4P12.5 cp
- EDU20005Sustainable Education and Perspectives12.5 cp
- EDU30016Teaching in Australian Schools12.5 cp
- EDU40010Assessment for Primary School12.5 cp
Careers
- Early childhood educator
- Primary school teacher
- Early childhood teacher
- Classroom teacher
- Generalist primary classroom teacher