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.
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.
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).
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.
| Peninsula campus | Gippsland campus |
First year EDF1121 Exploring science |
First year EDF1301 Perspectives on learning |
Second year EDF2105 Teaching studies A |
Second year EDF2105 Teaching studies A |
Third year EDF2202 Child development 2 |
Third year EDF2002 The teachers' world |
Fourth year EDF4102 Curriculum studies: primary English 2 |
Fourth year EDF3201 Curriculum studies: primary art and music |
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress. It is subject to change without notice. |
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.
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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