Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Education

Bachelor of Primary Education

Course codes: 2542 + Course abbreviation: BPrimEd + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Gippsland)

Course description

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

• develop competence in general teaching skills and be able to relate these skills effectively to the key curriculum learning areas of the primary school
• gain a knowledge of the theoretical foundations of education, particularly those relevant to primary teaching
• gain knowledge and develop skills and attributes which will foster learning that contributes to continued personal and professional growth
• develop effective interpersonal communication skills.

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.

Course structure

The degree is designed to be cumulative in content. 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 fieldwork studies and associated fieldwork.

Course requirements

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
• 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

• 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

• 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.

Professional recognition

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

* Students wishing to major in physical education are required to complete the AUSTSWIM certificate, which is included in unit EDF2603 (Swimming and water safety).

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9902 6367, email undergraduate.gippsland@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Course coordinator

Mr Michael Dyson

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