Course

Bachelor of Education (Primary) - AREP mode

Approved Abbreviation: BEd(Prim)AREP

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1598.1

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2004 to 2006.

This course is available only to Indigenous Australians.

Successful students will graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree.

Major studies are available in the areas of curriculum studies, diversity studies, educational studies, professional studies and experiences.

Minor studies are available in the areas of creative and practical arts, English and literacy, human society and its environment, mathematics, personal development health and physical education, science and technology, information and communication technologies for teaching and learning, psychology, sociology, teaching children with special needs, teaching English as a Second Language.

Practice teaching and other field experiences will be undertaken in a variety of educational settings including small and large schools and urban, multicultural and special needs work places.

Career opportunities include primary school teachers (K-6) in government and non-government sectors, education field officers in a variety of industries including sport, welfare, community education, training and development facilities in industry (hospitality, banking, government departments).

Study Mode
Five years full-time. The course will be offered in a block release mode incorporating classes on Bankstown campus and study away from campus. Students may be eligible for tutorial assistance in their home towns.

Advanced standing

There are no specific arrangements required for this course. The normal UWS policy will apply.

Accreditation
Graduates are qualified to teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-government primary schools in Australia and most other countries. This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers (NSWIT).

Admission

For admission to this course, students are required to be Indigenous Australians.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Students may exit with the Diploma in Indigenous Australian Education Studies following successful completion of 80 credit points. Refer to the entry for 1597 for further details.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

100727Issues in Aboriginal Education (AREP)

and two electives

Spring session

100728Orientation to Learning and Teaching (AREP)
100729Introduction to Curriculum (AREP)

and one elective

Year 2

Autumn session

100730Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning 1 (AREP)
100011Developmental Psychology in Applied Settings

and one elective

Spring session

100732Curriculum Studies 1: Language and Literacy 1 (AREP)
100806Curriculum Studies 2: Early Mathematical Thinking (AREP)
100733Curriculum Studies 3: Science and Technology (AREP)
100734Curriculum Studies 6: Human Society and Its Environment (AREP)

Year 3

Autumn session

100735Curriculum Studies 4: PDHPE (AREP)
100736Curriculum Studies 5: Creative Arts Introduction (AREP)

and one elective

Spring session

100738Curriculum Studies 7: Creative Arts and PDHPE (AREP)
100737Curriculum Studies 8: HSIE and Science & Technology (AREP)
100739Play, Development and Learning 2 (AREP)

Year 4

Autumn session

100740Curriculum Studies 9: Language and Literacy 2 (AREP)
100741Curriculum Studies 10: Developing Mathematical Thinking (AREP)
100742Inclusive Education Practices (AREP)

and one elective

Spring session

100743Teaching English as a Second Language in K-6 Mainstream Classes (AREP)
100744ICT and Research in Education (AREP)
100745Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning 2 (AREP)

Year 5

Autumn session

100746Understanding and Teaching in Context (AREP)

Spring session

100747Engaging the Profession (AREP)

Professional Experience

The following units contribute to the professional experience component of the course:

100728Orientation to Learning and Teaching (AREP)
100729Introduction to Curriculum (AREP)
100732Curriculum Studies 1: Language and Literacy 1 (AREP)
100806Curriculum Studies 2: Early Mathematical Thinking (AREP)
100733Curriculum Studies 3: Science and Technology (AREP)
100734Curriculum Studies 6: Human Society and Its Environment (AREP)
100735Curriculum Studies 4: PDHPE (AREP)
100736Curriculum Studies 5: Creative Arts Introduction (AREP)
100737Curriculum Studies 8: HSIE and Science & Technology (AREP)
100738Curriculum Studies 7: Creative Arts and PDHPE (AREP)
100739Play, Development and Learning 2 (AREP)
100740Curriculum Studies 9: Language and Literacy 2 (AREP)
100741Curriculum Studies 10: Developing Mathematical Thinking (AREP)
100742Inclusive Education Practices (AREP)
100743Teaching English as a Second Language in K-6 Mainstream Classes (AREP)
100744ICT and Research in Education (AREP)
100745Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning 2 (AREP)
100746Understanding and Teaching in Context (AREP)
100747Engaging the Profession (AREP)

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

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