Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Applicants must complete a non-academic capabilities assessment task that is based on the Australian Institute for Teaching and school Leadership Initial Teacher Education standards.

Limited credit may be granted for relevant topics taken at the University or other institutions.

Students who commence, but subsequently do not wish to complete, the double degree program may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Education Studies (108 units) or a Bachelor of Arts but only on completion of 108 units of approved Bachelor of Arts topics.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates:

with the knowledge, technical and creative skills to effectively teach within and across learning areas in the primary years of schooling
who have studied in fields relevant to teaching in primary schools, with at least one learning area specialisation
able to apply their knowledge creatively and skillfully in a variety of educational settings and with diverse groups of students
with the cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
who are skilled professionals able to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and other professionals
who are able to work both independently and collaboratively
who can recognise the importance of ethical behaviour in the teaching profession
with an understanding of diversity as it applies in educational settings and in a range of educational contexts
motivated to undertake ongoing professional learning through a variety of pathways.

Learning outcomes

In undertaking the double degree program graduate students will:

develop knowledge of, and skills in, curriculum particularly related to their areas of study and with a focus on the learning areas for the primary years
achieve the knowledge and understanding that different disciplines provide and also work across disciplinary boundaries to actively create cross-curriculum links
apply educational theory, knowledge and understanding to make informed professional judgements in diverse educational situations
develop the metacognitive skills to engage critically in the complex thinking required in learning and teaching
communicate effectively with school students in a range of engaging learning environments
engage collaboratively with school and local communities in conversations that promote wellbeing and inclusivity for all learners;
reflect critically on different teaching theories and practices, on their own teaching and on their lives, in order to strive for excellence and creativity in their teaching roles
work collaboratively with colleagues, school students, their families and the wider community towards achieving high quality learning outcomes
act ethically and responsibly in a professional role
use inclusive teaching practices that demonstrate an understanding and respect for diversity
establish a broad educational foundation for on-going professional development and life-long learning.

Credit

Limited credit may be granted for recognition of prior studies undertaken at the University or other approved tertiary institutions. Further information is on this page.

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts, a student must:

complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, consisting of 72 units in the Bachelor of Education component and 72 units in the Bachelor of Arts component, according to the program of study below; and
meet the required benchmark in the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to commencing the professional experience topics. Students must normally meet the benchmark within two attempts. Further attempts may be recommended by the Dean (Education) under exceptional circumstances.

A student whose Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 5.00 after attempting the first 72 units of study (excluding topics for which a Withdraw, Not Fail (WN) has been recorded) will normally be required to enter into a counselling process with the College to demonstrate their capacity to achieve the range of attributes and motivations that have been determined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as being common to effective teachers. As part of this process students who are unable to satisfactorily demonstrate their capacity to achieve the range of attributes and motivations before graduation will be supported through a range of options appropriate to their circumstances.

The Bachelor of Arts component must include one Major* appropriate for teaching in the primary years selected from the majors available as listed below.

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education):

no compulsory topic may be taken more than twice
professional experience topics may not be attempted more than once.
students must complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to commencing the professional experience topics.

Students should note that teaching practicum topics require full-time commitment for their duration.

Year 1 topics

36 units comprising

COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication (4.5 units)
EDUC1120 Teaching and Educational Contexts (4.5 units)
EDUC1222 English Curriculum Studies 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC1226 Professional Experience: Year 1 (Primary R-7) (0 units)
NMCY1001 Academic and Professional Numeracy (4.5 units)

plus 9 units as defined in the Major*
plus 4.5 units of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teaching Minor
plus 4.5 units of electives

Year 2 topics

36 units comprising

EDUC2322  Learners and their Development (Primary) (4.5 units)
EDUC2325 Professional Experience: Year 2A (Primary R-7) (0 units)
EDUC2422  Mathematics Curriculum Studies (4.5 units)
EDUC2425 Professional Experience: Year 2B (Primary R-7) (0 units)
EDUC2420  Teaching Indigenous Australian Students (4.5 units)

plus 13.5 units as defined in the Major*
plus 9 units of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teaching Minor

Year 3 topics

36 units comprising

EDUC3523  Expressive Arts Curriculum Studies: Visual Art, Drama, Media, Music and Dance (4.5 units)
EDUC3524  Health and Physical Education Curriculum Studies (4.5 units)
EDUC3529 Professional Experience: Year 3A (Primary R-7) (0 units)
EDUC3620  Relationships for Learning (4.5 units)
EDUC3624  Science and Design & Technology Curriculum Studies (4.5 units)
EDUC3625  Numeracy and ICT Across the Curriculum (4.5 units)
EDUC3641 Professional Experience: Year 3B (Primary R-7) (4.5 units)

plus 4.5 units as defined in the Major*
plus 4.5 units of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teaching Minor

Year 4 topics

36 units comprising

EDUC4721  Differentiation for Diverse Learners (Primary) (4.5 units)
EDUC4725  English Curriculum Studies 2 (4.5 units)
EDUC4726 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Primary R-7 (4.5 units)
EDUC4741 Professional Experience: Final Assessment (Primary R-7) (4.5 units)
EDUC4820  The Professional Educator (4.5 units)

plus 9 units as defined in the Major*
plus 4.5 units of Education Option Topics or

EDUC4831 Exploring Literacies and Intercultural Contexts in Languages Pedagogy (Primary R-7)** (4.5 units)

**topic taken by language specialist pre-service teachers only - in place of Education elective

*Choose 1 Major from the following:

# Chinese, German and Japanese are available cross-institutionally at the University of Adelaide. Please visit the University of Adelaide webpage for topic information.

Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.