Bachelor of Primary Education Studies - Ontario

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Primary Education Studies focuses on developing practical and professional skills based on theoretical and conceptual understandings of teaching, preparing graduates for careers in education.

At CSU Ontario, teacher candidates will learn cutting-edge teaching methods in a supportive environment. The Bachelor of Primary Education Studies focuses on the Ontario curriculum, the theoretical underpinnings of elementary education, the Ontario College of Teachers’ standards of practice, and is progressive in the areas of critical thinking, enquiry, differentiation, issues of equity, social justice, cultural diversity and the development of effective learning communities. As a result, our graduates are held in high regard by school administrators in Ontario education communities. To support our students’ efforts in seeking employment, they are provided with workshops about job preparation strategies, resume writing, interview skills and a career fair.

Course aims and objectives

The Bachelor of Primary Education Studies aims to:

• demonstrate an entry level understanding of professional teacher practice

• communicate and interact effectively with children and individuals of other age groups

• demonstrate an accurate understanding of the way children learn

• understand the characteristics, needs and interests of children

• create a positive model of learning in stimulating environments

• develop a commitment to justice and equity, and to treat children accordingly

• enhance an understanding and respect for our cultural heritage, including the particular cultural background of Indigenous and ethnic groups

• evolve a personal philosophy of education based on a sound body of knowledge of theory and its relationship with practice, and to think reflectively about this relationship

• value the pursuit of scholarly and intellectual endeavors.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.