Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Overview

Become an inspiring teacher and engage children across a range of subjects using the latest teaching techniques and technology.

Through collaborative group activities and school-based practical placements you'll develop the skills to design effective learning experiences, including addressing diversity to tailor learning experiences to the needs of your students.

Aims and objectives

At the completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) graduates will be able to:

• apply their broad and coherent knowledge of students aged birth to 12 years and how they learn to show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems
• use their broad and coherent knowledge of Primary School content areas within the Australian context to critically review theory and practice
• show initiative and judgement to plan for, and implement, effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts with the capacity to solve problems with intellectual independence
• adapt knowledge and skills to critically analyse information in diverse contexts, and to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
• assess, provide feedback and report on student learning using clear and coherent communication with the ability to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise assessment information
• take responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others
• engage professionally with colleagues, families and children, and the communication skills to present clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.

Academic Progress – Special Requirements

In addition to the standard academic progress rules, the Bachelor of Education (Primary) has the following additional academic progress rules which are established in accordance with Academic Courses Regulation 62(2):

1. A student is classified as 'at risk' of unsatisfactory progress if they
   • (a) behave in a manner which breaches the Swinburne Student Charter whilst on a teaching placement
   • (b) fail to attempt both component tests of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to completing 100 credit points of studies
2. A student is classified as having 'unsatisfactory progress' if they
   • (a) fail to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to completing 200 credit points of studies or following three attempts
   • (b) fail a Teaching Placement unit
   • (c) have their teaching placement terminated early by a school. In the case of early termination of a teaching placement by a school, the student will be deemed as having 'unsatisfactory progress' and a progress review processes will commence within two weeks of the cessation of the placement
     
     

Students who are identified as having unsatisfactory progress will be subject to the show cause provisions in the Progress Review section of the Academic Progress Policy.

Career opportunities

Graduates with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) will be specialised in the education and development of young children from five to 12 years of age. They will be qualified to undertake teaching positions in primary schools.

Professional recognition

Under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006, the  Bachelor of Education (Primary)  has been determined by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an approved qualification. 

On completion of a teaching qualification, all teachers must register with the appropriate State or Territory teacher registration body. Any criminal offence or proceedings need to be declared as part of the registration process. If you have any concerns about your future eligibility, please discuss this with your relevant teacher registration body. 

VIT registered teachers can apply for registration in other states and territories, as well as New Zealand, through mutual recognition.

Professional placements

Placements are a key part of your education course and are a requirement for teacher registration. Swinburne Online will provide guidance and support through the Professional Placements Office to enable students to arrange their own placements.

Professional experience requires student teachers to hold a current Child Safety Screening checks, as required by their State/Territory, before commencing a professional placement. Find out more about placements.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) is 150 credit points (normally 12 units)

Further information for students

Swinburne supports students to make informed choices when applying for and enrolling in courses. In education there are functional and behavioural abilities required to undertake tasks, learning activities or assessments. These functions are described below to assist prospective students when assessing whether they can successfully undertake an Initial Teacher Education Course.

Reasonable adjustments

Swinburne upholds inclusive academic practices, ensuring that students with disabilities and other conditions can undertake courses and participate in study. Reasonable adjustments can be implemented to support students through viable arrangements to enable students with a disability or a chronic health condition to undertake the studies while maintaining the academic integrityof core course requirements.

Students considering whether they may be eligible for reasonable adjustments should contact Swinburne’s AccessAbility Services and will need to complete an AccessAbility Registration Form.