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Bachelor of Education Primary

2019

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Overview

Location

Satac Codes

Batchelor

144111

Casuarina Campus

104501

Online

104501

Location

Cricos Codes

Batchelor

077777C

Casuarina Campus

077777C

Course Duration

Full-time

4 year/s

Part-time

8 year/s

Availability for Admission

Domestic

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

International

Semester 1

Semester 2

Batchelor: this course is available to Indigenous students by mixed mode delivery through the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) in Batchelor.

Applications accepted through MyNextCourse

Can offers be deferred?

Yes

CDU Reference

CDU Course Code

WEDP01

Award

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Faculty/College

College of Education

Sector

Area of study

Education

As a primary school teacher, you are vital to a student's learning process as you guide and develop their skills through the various key learning systems of education from the beginning of their school life.

The Bachelor of Education Primary prepares you to become a primary school teacher (Transition to Year 6/7). This course emphasises:

Indigenous perspectives

school curriculum

knowledge of contemporary approaches to issues in education such as inclusivity

child and adolescent development

promoting positive behaviour

improving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroom

raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous education

developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings.

During this course, you will gain a combination of academic and practical experience.

When you graduate, you will possess levels of personal literacy and numeracy broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the population.

Students are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state.

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course prepares you to teach in primary school or work in associated educational areas such as:

curriculum development

educational planning

educational research

policy development.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited through the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory consistent with the standards established by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership for the Accreditation of Initial Teacher Education Programs in Australia.

Credit transfers & pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a Bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline at Charles Darwin University. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:

Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Course fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments, Student Contribution and 2018 HE Units and Fees.
2019 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2018.

International full fees

See the Office of International Services for details on International Course Fees: www.cdu.edu.au/international/future-students/courses.

International applications

All International applicants must apply through StudyLink
unless currently studying year 12 in Australia. Only
International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia
should apply via SATAC.

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2018.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2018)	No. of Students	% of all Students
A. Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	39	45.9
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study	12	14.1
C. Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	15	17.6
D. Recent secondary education Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	14	16.5
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	.0
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	5	5.9
International students	<5	N/P
All students	85	100.0

Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the ACIKE Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

All HE applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. These entry requirements will normally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.

Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for student visa applications.

Criminal History Check:

Students must provide a Police Check and/or Working with Children Check appropriate to the requirements of the State or Territory in which they reside, before they can undertake professional experience. Students whose Police Check and/or Working with Children Check are not cleared are not eligible to undertake professional experience.

ATAR profile

The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2018

ATAR based offers only	ATAR (excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer	53.10	60.60
Median rank to receive an offer	69.45	72.60
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.10	99.80

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

Overview

Course Structure

Course structure

This course comprises two common units, 22 core units, a choice of 5 specialist elective and 1 general elective units and is responsive to the needs as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Graduating Teachers. The course comprises discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. In addition this course offers primary teaching specialisations, including English, languages, humanities and social sciences, science, technology and mathematics, health and PE, the Arts, and Indigenous Knowledges.

2019 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2018.

2019 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2018.

Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.

All students must pass prior to graduation the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The cost of the testing will be met by the student. Refer to https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

Please check the pre-requisite and assumed knowledge requirements prior to enrolment.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Professional Experience Units MUST be undertaken in the following sequence: EPR100, EPR200, EPR211, EPR301.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Common Units (2 units)	20cp	Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.
Core Units (22 units)	240cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 240 credit points as detailed below. ECU100 Arts for Education ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences ECU200 History and Geography for Education ECU204 Technology and Design for Education ECU205 Digital Technology for Education ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2 ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences EST200 Child and Adolescent Development EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting EST302 Researching Classroom Practice EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018) EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education (replaces EST201 from 2018) EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)
Specialist Electives (5 units)	50cp	Specialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points from one of the following teaching areas with no more than 20cp of 100 level units. English ELA301 English Pedagogy Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following: LIT103 Creative Practice in a Digital Context LIT104 Introduction to Australasian Literature SMP101 Introduction to Screen Media SMP102 Introduction to Media Design LIT203 Workshop in Poetic Creativity (avail from 2019) LIT204 Workshop in Fictive Creativity LIT210 Great Books ELA300 English, Language and Literacy in Education 3 Languages ELA302 LOTE Pedagogy Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following languages: Greek HEL101 Modern Greek Language 1 HEL102 Modern Greek Language 2 HEL201 Modern Greek Language 3 HEL202 Modern Greek Language 4 HEL301 Modern Greek Language 5 HEL302 Modern Greek Language 6 OR Indonesian INI101 Indonesian Language 1 INI102 Indonesian Language 2 INI201 Indonesian Language 3 INI202 Indonesian Language 4 INI301 Indonesian Language 5 INI302 Indonesian Language 6 OR Chinese CHN101 Chinese Language 1 CHN102 Chinese Language 2 CHN201 Chinese Language 3 CHN202 Chinese Language 4 CHN301 Chinese Language 5 CHN302 Chinese Language 6 OR Yolngu CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 INL100 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 INL120 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 INL130 Language in Society CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature CAS206 Yolngu Matha Conversation CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversations 2 OR Central Australian INL100 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 INL120 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 INL130 Language in Society CAL210 Learning a Central Australian Language 1 CAL211 Learning a Central Australian Language 2 CAL305 Central Australian Languages - Texts and Narrative Humanities and Social Sciences ECU301 Humanities and Social Science Pedagogy (new title in 2018) Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following options: HIS142 Introduction to Australian History ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia HIS231 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia HIS246 Colonial North Australia HIS252 Modern History of Southeast Asia HIS347 North Australia in the 20th Century HIS355 Mainland Southeast Asia ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Science and Technology and Mathematics ESC300 STEM Pedagogy Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following: ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV103 Environmental Issues (recoded from ENV205 2018) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SCH101 Chemical Concepts SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry SMA101 Mathematics 1A SMA102 Mathematics 1B STA101 Statistics 1 ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking EST204 ICT in Education PHA212 Medicinal Chemistry SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI245 Biochemistry EMA300 Mathematising and Contextualising ENV323 Environmental Microbiology PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry Health and PE ECU300 Arts, Health and PE Pedagogy Plus any 4 units from the following: PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 AOD201 Alcohol and Other Drug Studies SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SPE205 Biomechanics 1 SPE206 Exercise and Sport Psychology 1 SPE209 Exercise Physiology 1 SPE210 Motor Control and Development SPE309 Exercise Physiology 2 The Arts ECU300 Arts, Health and PE Pedagogy Plus any 4 units (max two 100 level units) from the following: MUS114 Theory of Music 1 MUS115 Theory of Music 2 SMP101 Introduction to Screen Media SMP102 Introduction to Media Design VIS140 Visual Arts Methods (repeatable) MUS214 Theory of Music 3 SMP203 Digital Media Design Studio 1 SMP204 Digital Media Design Studio 2 MUS384 History of Music 1 Indigenous Knowledges, Language and Culture ATI331 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work Plus any 4 units (max two100 level units) from the following: IND120 Indigenous People, Society and Culture IND130 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts IND150 Colonising Australia ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking INL100 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 INL120 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 INL130 Language in Society ATI200 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives ATI210 Indigenous Governance and Leadership ATI211 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice ATI230 Resourcing Community Action ATI231 Advocacy and Social Action CIK210 Indigenous Knowledges: Representing and Recording Country CIK230 Indigenous Engagements: Land and Water CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and Environment EST202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages and Literacies EST211 Learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages in Schools EST202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages and Literacies IND200 Cultural Capabilities IND230 Language Maintenance and Identity ATI330 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation EST311 Teaching Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Languages in Schools
General Electives (1 unit)	10cp	One unit totalling 10 credit points selected from any undergr aduate unit offered by the University. For students interested in teaching within a catholic school please consider enrolment in EDRE101 Religious Education 1 from Australian Catholic University (ACU) as a cross institutional student.
	320cp	Total Credit Points

Students who commenced in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.

Of the total 320 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* not more than 120 credit points may be taken from 100 level units
* a minimum of 80 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above

Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.

Entry Requirements

Study Plan

Study plan

2019 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2018.

2019 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2018.

Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.

Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Legend:	CU = Common Unit	CO = Core Unit	SE = Specialist Elective
	E = Elective	P = Practicum/Placement	R = Research

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CU	EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner	CO
ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools	CO	CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CU
ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1	CO	EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching	CO
ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences	CO	ECU100 Arts for Education	CO
Year 2
EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context	CO	ECU204 Technology and Design for Education	CO
ECU200 History and Geography for Education	CO	ECU205 Digital Technology for Education	CO
EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics	CO	ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 3
ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2	CO	EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice	CO
ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language	CO	EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners	CO
EST200 Child and Adolescent Development	CO	EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 4
EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting	CO	EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)	CO
EST302 Researching Classroom Practice	CO	Elective	E
EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)	CO
Specialist Elective	SE

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Semester 1 Fast Track Option

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student who wishes to fast track their study by undertaking a full time study load including Summer Semester. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Semester 1		Semester 2		Summer Semester
Year 1
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CU	EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner	CO	CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CU
ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences	CO	ECU100 Arts for Education	CO	EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching0	CO
ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools	CO	ECU205 Digital Technology for Education	CO	ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2	CO
ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1	CO	Specialist Elective	SE	ECU204 Technology and Design for Education	CO
Year 2
EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context	CO	EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice	CO	ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language	CO
ECU200 History and Geography for Education	CO	ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences	CO	EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics	CO
EST200 Child and Adolescent Development	CO	EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)	CO	EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE	EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education	CO
Year 3
EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting	CO	EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)	CO
EST302 Researching Classroom Practice	CO	Elective	E
Specialist Elective	SE
Specialist Elective	SE

Please note: The 300 Level Pedagogy Unit – should be completed prior to undertaking EPR211

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Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Legend:

CU = Common Unit

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
		CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CU
		EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching	CO
		ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences	CO
		ECU100 Arts for Education	CO
Year 2
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CU	EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner	CO
ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1	CO	ECU204 Technology and Design for Education	CO
ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools	CO	ECU205 Digital Technology for Education	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 3
ECU200 History and Geography for Education	CO	ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences	CO
ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2	CO	EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners	CO
EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics	CO	EST200 Child and Adolescent Development	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 4
EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context	CO	EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice	CO
ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language	CO	EST302 Researching Classroom Practice	CO
EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting	CO	EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Elective	E
Year 5
EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)	CO
EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)	CO

Please note: The 300 Level Pedagogy Unit – should be completed prior to undertaking EPR211

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Students commencing in Summer Semester

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load. Stu
dents entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Legend:

CU = Common Unit

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2		Summer Semester
Year 1
				CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CU
				CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CU
				ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1	CO
				EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching	CO
Year 2
EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner	CO	ECU100 Arts for Education	CO
ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools	CO	ECU205 Digital Technology for Education	CO
ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences	CO	ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 3
ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2	CO	EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners	CO	EST200 Child and Adolescent Development
EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics	CO	ECU204 Technology and Design for Education	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE
Year 4
ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language	CO	EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice	CO
EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting	CO	EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education	CO
ECU200 History and Geography for Education	CO	EST302 Researching Classroom Practice	CO
EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)	CO	Elective	E
Year 5
EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)	CO
Specialist Elective	SE

Please note: The 300 Level Pedagogy Unit – should be completed prior to undertaking EPR211

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Summer Semester Fast Track Option

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester who wishes to fast track their study by undertaking a full time study load in Summer Semester. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

Legend:

CU = Common Unit

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2		Summer Semester
Year 1
				CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability	CU
				CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CU
				ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1	CO
				EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching	CO
Year 2
EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner	CO	ECU100 Arts for Education	CO	ELA201 Teaching English as an Additional Language	CO
ECU101 Health and Physical Education for Schools	CO	ECU205 Digital Technology for Education	CO	EMA200 Mathematics Education 2: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Mathematics	CO
ESC100 Science Education 1: Chemical and Biological Sciences	CO	ESC200 Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences	CO	ELA200 English Language and Literacy in Education 2	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE	EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners	CO
Year 3
EPR200 Professional Experience 2: Teaching in Context	CO	EPR211 Professional Experience 3: Classroom Practice	CO	ECU204 Technology and Design for Education	CO
ECU200 History and Geography for Education	CO	EST302 Researching Classroom Practice	CO	EST303 Special Needs in the Classroom (recoded from EST301 2018)	CO
EST200 Child and Adolescent Development	CO	EST300 Assessment, Moderation and Reporting	SE	EST304 Diversity and Inclusive Education	CO
Specialist Elective	SE	Specialist Elective	SE	Elective	E
Year 4
EPR301 Professional Experience 4: Classroom Ready (30cp)	CO
Specialist Elective	SE

Please note: The 300 Level Pedagogy Unit – should be completed prior to undertaking EPR211

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