Charles Darwin University

Bachelor of Education Primary

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Education Primary prepares you to become a primary school teacher and teach Transition to Year 6/7.As a primary school teacher, you will be vital to a student's learning process. You will guide and develop their skills through the various key learning systems of education during their early years at school.In this course you will learn aboutthe school curriculumcontemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivitychild and adolescent developmentpromoting positive behaviourimproving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroomraising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous educationIndigenous perspectives on teaching and learningdeveloping an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings.During this course, you will gain a combination of academic and practical experience. When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30%% of the population. You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state.

Structure

This course comprises two common units, 22 core units, a choice of 5 specialist elective and 1 general elective units and is responsive to the needs as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Graduating Teachers. The course comprises discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. In addition this course offers primary teaching specialisations, including English, languages, humanities and social sciences, science, technology and mathematics, health and PE, the Arts, and Indigenous Knowledges.All students must pass prior to graduation the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The cost of the testing will be met by the student. Refer to https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/Please check the pre-requisite and assumed knowledge requirements prior to enrolment.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.This course has a requirement of 80 days of Professional Experience.Professional Experience units MUST be undertaken in the following sequence: EPR100, EPR200, EPR211, EPR301.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring SustainabilityCUC107 Cultural Intelligence and CapabilitySelect Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.Core Units(22 units)240cpCompulsory Core units totalling 240 credit points as detailed below.ECU100 Arts for EducationECU101 Health and Physical Education in Educational Settings (new title 2020)ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for TeachingEPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as LearnerESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological SciencesECU200 History and Geography for EducationECU204 Technology and Design for EducationECU205 Digital Technology for EducationELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional LanguageEMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary MathematicsEPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in ContextEPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom PracticeESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space SciencesEST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentEST203 Teaching Indigenous LearnersEST300 Assessment, Moderation and ReportingEST302 Researching Classroom PracticeEST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)EST305 Socially Inclusive Pedagogy (replaces EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education from 2020)EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)Specialist Electives (5 units)50cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points from one of the following teaching areas with no more than 20cp of 100 level units.EnglishELA301 Literacy Capability in Context (new title 2020)Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following:IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature (replaces LIT104 from 2020)IAS112 Creative Practice in a Digital Context (replaces LIT103 from 2020)IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media (replaces SMP101 from 2020)IAS174 Introduction to Media Design (replaces SMP102 from 2020)IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing (replaces LIT210 from 2020)IAS313 Workshop in Creative Writing (replaces LIT203 and LIT204 from 2020)ELA300 English, Language and Literacy in Education 3LanguagesELA302 LOTE PedagogyPlus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following languages:GreekIAS161 Language Studies 1 (replaces HEL101 from 2020)IAS162 Language Studies 2 (replaces HEL102 from 2020)IAS261 Language Studies 3 (replaces HEL201 from 2020)IAS262 Language Studies 4 (replaces HEL202 from 2020)IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable) (replaces HEL301 and HEL302 from 2020)ORIndonesianIAS161 Language Studies 1 (replaces INI101 from 2020)IAS162 Language Studies 2 (replaces INI102 from 2020)IAS261 Language Studies 3 (replaces INI201 from 2020)IAS262 Language Studies 4 (replaces INI202 from 2020)IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable) (replaces INI301 and INI302 from 2020)ORChinese (Mandarin)IAS161 Language Studies 1 (replaces CHN101 from 2020)IAS162 Language Studies 2 (replaces CHN102 from 2020)IAS261 Language Studies 3 (replaces CHN201 from 2020)IAS262 Language Studies 4 (replaces CHN202 from 2020)IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable) (replaces CHN301 and CHN302 from 2020)ORYolnguIAS161 Language Studies 1 (replaces CAS110 from 2020)IAS162 Language Studies 2 (replaces CAS111 from 2020)IAS163 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 (replaces INL100 from 2020)IAS164 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 (replaces INL120 from 2020)IAS165 Language in Society (replaces INL130 from 2020)IAS261 Language Studies 3 (replaces CAS205 from 2020)IAS262 Language Studies 4 (replaces CAS206 from 2020)IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable) (replaces CAS305 from 2020)ORCentral Australian (THIS STREAM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM 2021)IAS161 Language Studies 1 (new from 2020)IAS162 Language Studies 2 (new from 2020)IAS163 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 (replaces INL100 from 2020)IAS164 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 (replaces INL120 from 2020)IAS165 Language in Society (replaces INL130 from 2020)CAL210 Learning a Central Australian Language 1 (no longer available from 2020)CAL211 Learning a Central Australian Language 2 (no longer available from 2020)CAL305 Central Australian Languages - Texts and Narrative (no longer available from 2020)IAS261 Language Studies 3 (removed - not available from 2021)IAS262 Language Studies 4 (removed - not available from 2021)IAS362 Advanced Language Studies (repeatable) (removed - not available from 2021)Humanities and Social SciencesECU301 Humanities and Social Science PedagogyPlus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following options:ENV101 Earth SystemsENV102 The Diversity of LifeENV201 Introductory Ecology (new in course from 2021)ENV202 Introductory Remote SensingENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (not available from 2021)ENV206 Environmental Physiology (new in course from 2021)ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North AustraliaENV306 Environmental Monitoring and ModellingHIS142 Introduction to Australian History (no longer available from 2020)IAS132 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia (replaces HIS231 from 2020)IAS231 Colonial North Australia (replaces HIS246 from 2020)IAS331 South-East Asia in the 20th Century (replaces HIS252 and HIS355 from 2020)IAS332 North Australia in the 20th Century (replaces HIS347 from 2020)Science and Technology and MathematicsESC300 STEM PedagogyPlus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following:ENV102 The Diversity of LifeENV103 Environmental Issues (recoded from ENV205 2018)HIT140 Foundations of Data Science (replaces STA101 from 2021)SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021)SCH101 Chemical ConceptsSCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySMA101 Mathematics 1ASMA102 Mathematics 1BENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial ThinkingEST204 ICT in EducationPHA212 Medicinal Chemistry (no longer available from 2020)SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesSBI245 BiochemistryEMA300 Mathematising and ContextualisingENV323 Environmental Microbiology (not offered in 2021)PHA311 Clinical BiochemistryHealth and PEECU300 Arts, Health and PE PedagogyPlus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following:PSY140 Introduction to Psychology ASBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE209 from 2021)AOD201 Alcohol and Other Drug StudiesSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesSPE205 Biomechanics and Movement Analysis (new title from 2021)SPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology (new title from 2021)SPE210 Motor Control and DevelopmentSPE309 Exercise Physiology 2The ArtsECU300 Arts, Health and PE PedagogyPlus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following:IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media (replaces SMP101 from 2020)IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools (replaces VIS140 from 2020)IAS174 Digital Media and Online Content Design (replaces SMP102 from 2020)IAS181 Music Making and Theory 1 (20cp) (replaces MUS114 from 2020)IAS182 Music Making and Theory 2 (20cp) (replaces MUS115 from 2020)IAS281 Music Making and Theory 3 (20cp) (replaces MUS214 from 2020)SMP203 Digital Media Design Studio 1 (no longer available from 2020)SMP204 Digital Media Design Studio 2 (no longer available from 2020)MUS384 History of Music 1 (no longer available from 2020)New from 2020IAS171 Creative Studio 1 (20cp)IAS172 Creative Studio 2 (20cp)IAS215 Screen Media and Production 1IAS216 Screen Media and Production 2IAS271 Creative Studio 3 (20cp)IAS272 Creative Studio 4 (20cp)IAS273 Sculptural DesignIAS274 Digital Image Capture and Photographic MediaIAS282 Music Making and Theory 4 (20cp)IAS284 Ensemble and ChoralIndigenous Knowledges, Language and CultureIAS352 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work (replaces ATI331 from 2020)Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following:IAS101 Indigenous Australia (replaces IND120 from 2020)IAS131 Colonising Australia (replaces IND150 from 2020)IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts (replaces IND130 from 2020)IAS163 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 (replaces INL100 from 2020)IAS164 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 (replaces INL120 from 2020)IAS165 Language in Society (replaces INL130 from 2020)ATI230 Resourcing Community Action (no longer available from 2020)EST202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages and LiteraciesEST211 Learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages in SchoolsIAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces IND200 from 2020)IAS223 Representing and Recording Country (replaces CIK210 from 2020)IAS241 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice (replaces ATI110 and ATI211 from 2020)IAS242 Indigenous Governance and Leadership (replaces ATI210 from 2020)IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives (replaces ATI200 from 2020)IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action (replaces ATI231 from 2020)IAS252 Language Maintenance and Identity (replaces IND230 from 2020)IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management (replaces CIK230 from 2020)EST311 Teaching Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Languages in SchoolsIAS351 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration (replaces ATI330 from 2020)IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment (replaces CIK240 from 2020)IAS402 Intercultural Practice (replaces CIK305 from 2020)General Electives (1 unit)10cpOne unit totalling 10 credit points selected from any undergraduate unit offered by the University.Students interested in teaching within a catholic school should consider enrolment in EDRE101 Religious Education 1 from Australian Catholic University (ACU) as a cross institutional student. 320cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.Of the total 320 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)* not more than 120 credit points may be taken from 100 level units* a minimum of 80 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or aboveStudents should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.Course Changes - 2021SPE205 Biomechanics and Movement Analysis, unit title change from 2021. Unit previously titled Biomechanics 1.SPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology, unit title change from 2021. Unit previously titled Exercise and Sport Psychology 1. 

Subjects

  • Education

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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CDU Online International: $26,712 No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years

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