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The early years of learning are critical if children are to achieve their potential.

As a teacher you can make a real difference to students' lives during their most formative years - helping prepare them for their future.

Teach across a number of year groups

Our experienced and professional staff will help you develop the practical teaching and knowledge you'll need to help guide your own students. They will introduce you to the key learning areas across all year groups, from Kindergarten to year seven and provide opportunities for you to explore a wide range of teaching strategies that promote student learning.

This will give you flexibility and variety within your role as a teacher, enabling you to work with students throughout different stages of their development.

Gain practical skills through school placements

Our course is designed to give you as much practical preparation as possible.

This means that throughout your degree you will participate in a variety of school experiences in early childhood and primary classrooms that will develop your practical teaching skills as you progress through your degree.

Graduates are recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) as well as the respective State, Catholic and Independent school departments, organisations and associations.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is a unique teacher education course that offers two career options for graduates. It is an initial-teacher education qualification that encompasses working with children from birth to age 12 in both Early Childhood settings and Primary Schools.

Being a teacher is a rewarding career for those who enjoy being part of children's growth and learning. The professional understandings and abilities learned in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) will be valued by the broader community. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes for being a successful early childhood and primary school teacher and become a member of one of the largest professions worldwide.

This course meets the accreditation requirements for both Early Childhood Teacher and Primary School Teacher. The course can be studied on-campus in Armidale, or by distance learning.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

This course has 120 days of embedded professional experience of which 60 days of professional experience are in primary school settings and 60 days of professional experience in various early childhood settings. 22 days of the early childhood professional experience are undertaken with children from birth to age two years in relevant settings and 33 days are with children aged from three to five years in relevant settings. The remaining five days of professional experience are adult-focused in terms of leadership/management.

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This course prepares students to be teachers in primary schools (Transition to Year 7). It meets both national and local need for teachers of exemplary practice committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all children and young adults. It emphasises improving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroom, raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous education and developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings. The course comprises discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience.

The course is both theoretical and practical, providing a sound knowledge base in the core content areas of the school curriculum, knowledge of contemporary approaches to issues in education such as inclusivity, child and adolescent development and promoting positive behaviour, and extensive experience in school settings.

Indigenous perspectives are a particular focus, with all students expected to undertake studies in Indigenous languages and literacy as well as examining specific strategies for enhancing educational outcomes for Indigenous children.

Students with relevant VET qualifications receive credit towards the course appropriate to their level of qualification. Further information is available on the CDU website.

This course is available in fast-track mode. Students can commence in semester 1, semester 2 or the summer semester. Further information about this option is available on the CDU website.

The course employs a range of flexible, multi-modal delivery options that will include workshops, Learnline, face-to-face and external studies.

Criminal History Check: students must have cleared a Police Check and/or Working With Children Check before they can undertake practice teaching. Students whose Police Check and/or Working With Children Check are not cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertake practice teaching and will not therefore be able to complete the requirements of the course.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Make a difference in children's lives with Primary Education

In this course, you'll learn how to encourage young children to learn and become the best they can be.

Enjoy learning about education

Primary education begins the process of learning that will continue through life - so this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to teach in a primary school.

You'll learn about the theory, practice and management of teaching, including the place and role of education, the characteristics of learners and the teaching-learning process. You'll also learn about the curriculum taught in schools today to prepare you for the profession of teaching.

Specialise in an area of interest

If you're passionate about a particular area of teaching, you can combine your degree with a minor area of study. For example, a minor in Inclusive Education could lead to working with children who need more personal attention, or a minor in Drama could help you promote how the arts are important in a primary school student's life.

Graduates are recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) as well as the respective State, Catholic and Independent school departments, organisations and associations.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Work placement and 1 week intensive school required.

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The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a primary initial-teacher education program that has been designed to meet the well-accepted requirements for primary initial teacher education in Australia, including the accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The program offers flexibility and student choice by providing opportunities to study discipline units from Schools outside the School of Education, units associated with Education focus areas such as Rural and Remote Education, Learning and Teaching, Creative Arts, Science Education for Sustainability, Information Technology and Contextual Studies or the option to undertake an internship. There are discipline studies in Psychology which will give you the background to enter further graduate study to diversify your career with School Counselling.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Students are required to complete 80 days of supervised professional experience. This professional experience is embedded into five core units of study. This time is structured as block placements of up to four weeks duration and students need to plan for this full-time commitment. Generally, off-campus candidates are permitted to undertake the practicum in approved schools of their own choice.

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