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Undergraduate handbook 2004
Education

Bachelor of Primary Education

Course codes: 1514 (Peninsula), 2542 (Gippsland) + Course abbreviation: (BPrimEd) + Peninsula and Gippsland + Contacts: Dr Glenn Russell (Peninsula) (telephone (03) 9904 4291 for initial inquiries), Mr Michael Dyson (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 9902 6367 or (03) 9902 6372 for initial inquiries)

The major objectives of the Bachelor of Primary Education course are to provide students with a program of studies and experiences which should enable them to:

The overall aim of the course is to produce a confident and competent teacher who is a well-educated person with a sound knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education and the necessary professional skills. Opportunities also exist for further study.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Primary Education provides initial preparation for primary teachers. Graduates will be eligible for employment as primary school teachers within state and independent schools and related teaching services. For interstate and overseas positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities. Opportunities also exist for further study.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent including: units 1 and 2 - two units of mathematics (any); units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any).

Course structure

The degree is offered over four years (eight semesters) and is designed to be cumulative in content. Within this degree, students study a range of units that provide them with essential understandings relating to children's learning and teaching and units that cover each of the key learning areas of the primary school curriculum. The course also includes a sequence of general studies that provide the understandings, experiences and knowledge to support these curriculum units, and a selection of elective discipline studies that enhance students' personal development. In addition, students undertake a sequence of practicum studies and associated fieldwork.

Course outline

Peninsula campus Gippsland campus

First year

EDF1121 Exploring science
EDF1122 SOSE culture and society
EDF1124 Music fundamentals
EDF1201 Computer essentials
EDF1203 Curriculum studies: primary English 1
EDF1204 Curriculum studies: primary mathematics 1
EDF1301 Perspectives on learning
EDF1302 Perspectives on teaching

First year

EDF1301 Perspectives on learning
EDF1302 Perspectives on teaching
Plus six first-year discipline units from other programs offered on the campus, to the value of 36 points

Second year

EDF2105 Teaching studies A
EDF2122 Studio arts: sculpture/painting
EDF2123 Exploring mathematics
EDF2125 Fitness leadership
EDF2201 Child development 1
EDF2203 Curriculum studies: primary studies of society and environment
EDF2204 Curriculum studies: primary science
EDF3202 Curriculum studies: primary health and PE

Second year

EDF2105 Teaching studies A
EDF1203 Curriculum studies: primary English 1
EDF1204 Curriculum studies: primary mathematics 1
EDF2201 Child development 1
Plus four second-year discipline units from other programs offered on the campus to the value of 24 points

Third year

EDF2202 Child development 2
EDF3105 Teaching studies B
EDF3125 Children's literature
EDF3201 Curriculum studies: primary art and music
EDF3203 Curriculum studies: primary technology
EDF3502 Australian family
studies
Plus two electives to the value of 12 points

Third year

EDF2002 The teachers' world
EDF2203 Curriculum studies: primary studies of society and environment
EDF2204 Curriculum studies: primary science
EDF3105 Teaching studies B
Plus two education electives to the value of 12 points
Plus two approved discipline units to the value of 12 points from other faculties

Fourth year

EDF4102 Curriculum studies: primary English 2
EDF4104 Curriculum studies: primary mathematics 2
EDF4105 Teaching studies C
EDF4106 Teaching studies D
EDF4201 Child development 4 - exceptional children
Plus three education electives to the value of 18 points

Fourth year

EDF3201 Curriculum studies: primary art and music
EDF3202 Curriculum studies: primary health and PE
EDF3203 Curriculum studies: primary technology
EDF4102 Curriculum studies: primary English 2
EDF4104 Curriculum studies: primary mathematics 2
EDF4105 Teaching studies C
EDF4106 Teaching studies D
Plus one education elective to the value of six points

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress. It is subject to change without notice.


Course length/workload required

Course length/workload required

This course is a four-year course taken on-campus with a set of fieldwork experiences each year. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.

Further information

For further information regarding this course, contact the Faculty of Education, Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4291, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 9902 6367, visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au or email info@education.monash.edu.au.

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