Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
+ Award nomenclature
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
BEd(EarlyChild&Prim)
+ Course Availability Modes and Locations
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (3414EP) |
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On Campus | Albury-Wodonga |
Bathurst |
Dubbo |
Wagga Wagga |
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Full-time 5.25 years (10.5 sessions)
This program can be undertaken via a 4 or 5 year pathway.
Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy
Students may be admitted to the course on the basis of
(a) the ATAR score or its equivalent,
(b) the Principal’s Recommendation Entry Scheme,
(c) direct admission with interview
(d) the Darrambal Skills Assessment Program or
(d) a combination of the above.
English Language Proficiency entry requirements for non-Anglophone International students is: Academic IELTS Reading and Writing 6.5, Speaking and Listening 7.5. Please note that these requirements are for admission to this course, not to the teaching profession in Australia. Employment in Australian schools is conditional on more stringent English Language Proficiency requirements as outlined under professional accreditation.
Credit CSU Credit Policy
Graduation requirement
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 336 points.
Course structure
All subjects are core subjects, the course comprises 42 subjects (the equivalent of 336 subject points).
NOTE: Recent national and NSW Government changes related to pre-service teacher standards of literacy and numeracy indicate that state and/or national tests of literacy and numeracy must be satisfactorily completed by all students prior to their final professional experience placement and graduation. For this reason additional pre-requisites pertaining to literary and numeracy may be applied to subjects as required.
Discipline Content
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
LIT101 Language and Text
LIT114 Literature, Culture and Society
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics*
OR
MTH 105 Introductory Mathematics **
OR
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications#
MTH110 The Discipline of Mathematics
SCI102 Experiencing Science
NOTE:
* Not available for students who enter with Band 5 or 6 in Standard/Advanced or Extension Mathematics
** For students who enter with Band 5 or 6 in Standard Mathematics
# For students who enter with Band 5 or 6 in Advanced/Extension Mathematics
Education and Curriculum Content
EEB107 TEC Residential School (undertaken by TEC cohort only)
EEB206 Pedagogies and Practice for Social Justice
EEB433 Educational Transitions
EEB434 Leadership in Early Childhood
EED110 Child Development: The Early Years
EED306 Diverse Learners
EED307 Planning for Diverse Learners
EED407 Families, Communities and Early Childhood Services
EEL106 Creating Learning Experiences
EEL203 Assessment for Learning
EEL204 Child Health and Safety
EEL205 Early Childhood Management: Policy and Practice
EEL414 Creating and Maintaining Supportive Learning Environments
EEP101 Philosophical and Social Contexts of Education
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process
EMA210 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EMH104 HSIE: Learning About People, Places and the Past
EMH205 HSIE: Teaching About People, Places and the Past
EML106 Everyday Language and Literacies: Learning and Practice
EML306 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Primary Years
EML447 Issues in Contemporary English and Literacy Education
EMM106 Mathematical and Scientific Learning in the Early Years
EMM210 Mathematics in the Primary Years
EMM415 Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics
EMR105 Health and Physical Education Studies
EMR207 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EMS207 Science and Technology Curriculum Studies
ESS306 Programming, Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
Professional Experience
EEP426 Becoming a Teacher 2
EPT122 Professional Experience Placement 1 Early Childhood Programs: 3-5 Year Olds
EPT124 Play and Learning
EPT125 Child Development: Foundation to Year 6
EPT126 Becoming a Teacher 1
EPT127 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Early Years of Learning
EPT217 Professional Experience 2: Primary Classrooms K-6
EPT221 Professional Experience 3 Early Childhood Programs: Birth - 2 Year Olds
EPT328 Professional Practice 4 Extended Placement: Early Childhood and Primary
Key Subjects
The following key subjects apply from 201430:
EEB206 Pedagogies and Practice for Social Justice
EEL414 Creating and Maintaining Supportive Learning Environments
ESS306 Programming, Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
LIT101 Language and Text
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics
OR
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics
OR
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications
Enrolment pattern
Four Year Pathway
Note: EEB107 TEC Residential School (undertaken by TEC cohort only) - placement of this Residential School in the Enrolment Pattern will be advised by the Course Director.
Year 1
Session 1
EED110 Child Development: Early Years
EPT124 Play and Learning
EML106 Everyday Language and Literacies: Learning and Practice
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics*
OR
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics**
OR
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications #
LIT101 Language and Text
Session 2
EPT125 Child Development: Foundation to Year 6
EEL106 Creating Learning Experiences
LIT114 Literature, Culture and Society
MTH110 The Discipline of Maths
EPT126 Becoming a Teacher 1
Session 3
EMH104 HSIE: Learning About People, Places and the Past
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 2
Session 1
EEL204 Child Health and Safety
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process
EMR105 Health and Physical Education Studies
EPT122 Professional Experience 1 Early Childhood Programs: 3-5 Year Olds
SCI102 Experiencing Science
Session 2
EEB206 Pedagogies andPractice for Social Justice
EEL203 Assessment for Learning
EMH205 HSIE: Teaching About People, Places and the Past
EPT127 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Early Years of Learning
EMM106 Mathematical and Scientific Learning in the Early Years
Session 3
EEP101 Philosophical and Social Contexts of Education
EMM210 Mathematics in the Primary Years
Year 3
Session 1
EEB433 Educational Transitions
EED306 Diverse Learners
EML306 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Primary Years
EMS207 Science and Technology Curriculum Studies
ESS306 Programming, Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
Session 2
EED307 Planning for Diverse Learners
EMA210 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EMR207 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EPT217 Professional Experience 2: Primary Classrooms K-6
Session 3
EEL205 Early Childhood Management: Policy and Practice
EPT221 Professional Experience 3 Early Childhood Programs: Birth-2 Year Olds
Year 4
Session 1
EML447 Issues in Contemporary English and Literacy Education
EMM415 Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics
EPT328 Professional Practice 4 Extended Placement: Early Childhood and Primary
Session 2
EEB434 Leadership in Early Childhood
EED407 Families, Communities and Children’s Services
EEL414 Creating and Maintaining Supportive Learning Environments
EEP426 Becoming a Teacher 2
Five Year Pathway
Note: EEB107 TEC Residential School (undertaken by TEC cohort only) - placement of this Residential School in the Enrolment Pattern will be advised by the Course Director.
Year 1
Session 1
EED110 Child Development: Early Years
EPT124 Play and Learning
EML106 Everyday Language and Literacies: Learning and Practice
LIT101 Language and Text
MTH100 Foundation Mathematics*
OR
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics**
OR
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications #
Session 2
EPT125 Child Development: Foundation to Year 6
EPT126 Becoming a Teacher 1
EEL106 Creating Learning Experiences
LIT114 Literature, Culture and Society
MTH110 The Discipline of Maths
Year 2
Session 1
EEL204 Child Health and Safety
EMA117 The Creative Arts: The Creative Process
EMR105 Health and Physical Education Studies
EPT122 Professional Experience 1 Early Childhood Programs: 3-5 Year Olds
SCI102 Experiencing Science
Session 2
EEB206 Pedagogies and Practice for Social Justice
EEL203 Assessment for Learning
EPT127 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Early Years of Learning
EMM106 Mathematical and Scientific Learning in the Early Years
Year 3
Session 1
EMH104 HSIE: Learning About People, Places and the Past
EMS207 Science and Technology Curriculum Studies
ESS306 Programming, Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Session 2
EML306 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Primary Years
EMR207 PDHPE Curriculum and Pedagogy
EPT217 Professional Experience 2: Primary Classrooms K-6
Year 4
Session 1
EEB433 Educational Transitions
EED306 Diverse Learners
EEL205 Early Childhood Management: Policy and Practice
EMM210 Mathematics in the Primary Years
EPT221 Professional Experience 3 Early Childhood Programs: Birth-2 Year Olds
Session 2
EMA210 Teaching and Assessing the Creative Arts
EED307 Planning for Diverse Learners
EEP101 Philosophical and Social Contexts of Education
EMH205 HSIE: Teaching About People, Places and the Past
Year 5
Session 1
EMM415 Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics
EML447 Issues in Contemporary English and Literacy Education
EPT328 Professional Practice 4 Extended Placement: Early Childhood and Primary
Session 2
EEB434 Leadership in Early Childhood
EED407 Families, Communities and Children’s Services
EEL414 Creating and Maintaining Supportive Learning Environments
EEP426 Becoming a Teacher 2
+ Residential School
Please note that the following subject may have a residential school component.
EEB107 TEC Residential School
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.
+ Workplace Learning
Please note that the following subjects have a Workplace Learning component.
EPT122 Professional Experience 1 Early Childhood Programs: 3-5 Year Olds
EPT124 Play and Learning
EPT125 Child Development: Foundation to Year 6
EPT126 Becoming a Teacher
EPT127 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the Early Years of Learning
EPT217 Professional Experience 2: Primary Classrooms K-6
EPT221 Professional Experience 3 Early Childhood Programs: Birth - 2 Year Olds
Professional recognition
The course is currently recognised by:
- Victorian Institute of Teaching.
- Early Childhood Australia, Victoria and New South Wales Chapters.
- Department of Community Services, New South Wales.
The course is currently accredited with:
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New South Wales Institute of Teachers
The new Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) course will seek accreditation by two professional bodies:
The NSW Institute of Teachers (NSWIT) accredits the course against the requirements of the Australian Institute of Teachers and School Leadership. All course documentation will be submitted to NSWIT and be examined by a panel of trained accreditors. The materials will be submitted in the Smart Tools.
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) accredits the course against the national quality standards for early childhood. All course documentation will be submitted to be examined by the Qualifications Assessment Team.
English Language Proficiency
Please note that the following requirements relate to Australian Employment Requirements only. These requirements differ from both CSU Admission and CSU Graduation Requirements. As such, it is each student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet these requirements prior to seeking employment as a teacher within Australia.
AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
From 1 January 2013, AITSL introduced changes to the assessment criteria for English language proficiency to be consistent with teacher registration requirements in Australian states and territories, as per below:
English Language proficiency requirements from 1 January 2013
1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:
• A score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
• A score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior to submitting an application.
OR
2. An applicant has completed study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) study, that results in a qualification/s comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher, (must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification) in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America.
New South Wales Institute of Teachers
ACCEPTED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS
The tests and results which are accepted by the NSW Institute of Teachers are listed below.
3.1 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
The IELTS test for academic purposes is an appropriate test for prospective teachers. The Institute requires that the applicant needs to attain a minimum overall score of 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing. The test is widely accepted as an international standard for English language skills. Testing and locations can be found at http://www.ielts.org/.
3.2 Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT)
The applicant must have Band A in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This test has been developed for teachers intending to teach in the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC). DEC requires relevant teachers to undertake the PEAT. The DEC has advised that Band A is required for teaching in government schools. It is available at the University of NSW Institute of Languages. The website is http://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/PEAT/. Only the DEC may refer teachers to undertake PEAT.
3.3 International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)
The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This test was originally developed as the ASLPR (Australian Second Language Proficiency Rating). It was developed at Griffith University and is available in a form specifically designed to test language proficiency in the teaching context. The website is http://www.islpr.org.
4. EXCEPTIONS
The following applicants generally do not need to complete one of the approved language tests:
• applicants for whom English is their first language
• applicants who have gained the majority of their qualifications in English, in a country where English is the main language. These countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Republic of South Africa and the United States of America
• applicants who can provide evidence that they have successfully taught in English in a school in a country where English is the main language for a substantial period of time.
5. CURRENCY OF RESULTS
The Institute has accepted the advice of the test providers regarding the length of currency of results. Applicants who submit results from IELTS must submit results from a test taken within a period of two years of their application for provisional or conditional accreditation. Applicants who submit results from ISLPR must submit results from a test taken within a period of twelve months of their application for provisional or conditional accreditation. A successful PEAT does not lose currency.
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au
The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.