E3A Bachelor of Education as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Education
Abbreviation: BEd
Course code: E3A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3563
Introductory comments
This on-campus 4-year (minimum) full-time, or equivalent part-time, course is offered by
the Faculty of Education at the Launceston campus, with year 1 being available at the
North-West Centre.
Admission & prerequisites
Normal University entry requirements apply.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Education prepares students for teaching appointments in early childhood
(kindergarten, prep, grade 1 and 2), and primary (grades 3-6) situations.
Secondary teaching specialisations are offered in the Bachelor of Teaching.
Career outcomes
Successful completion of this course should make students eligible for employment as
early childhood/primary teachers. Employment opportunities in other
communication-based careers such as industry and commercial training and sales have
been obtained by past graduates.
Course structure
Within the two specialisations in the Bachelor of Education students undertake a course of
study that includes the following elements:
•
Liberal Studies within which there is a program of study for two years.
•
Education Studies
•
School Experience
•
Curriculum Studies
A student who completes the first three years of the course with sufficient merit may
apply and be admitted to continue into the fourth year as an honours candidate. Such a
student will complete many of the normal coursework requirements of the degree in year
four together with an honours dissertation.
Articulation
Students who have undertaken an appropriate course at another Australian, overseas
institution or TAFE college may receive credit for such study. Applications for credit can
be made following admission to the Bachelor of Education course.
Exchanges
Opportunity exists for one-semester exchange with approved universities around the
world; by negotiation with course coordinator.
Schedule
Unit title
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Year 1
Liberal studies unit(s)
Curriculum Studies L1&2~B1&2
1
Education 1
L1&2~B1&2
School Experience 1 L1&2~B1&2
(ECE/Primary)
Year 2
Liberal studies unit(s)
Curriculum Studies L1
2A (English,
Mathematics,
LOTE)
Curriculum Studies L1&2
2B – Science &
Technology
Curriculum Studies L1&2
2C – SOSE, Physical
& Health Education
Curriculum Studies L1&2
2D – Arts
Education
Education 2
L1&2
School Experience 2 L1&2
(ECE/Primary)
Year 3
Education 3
L1&2
School Experience 3 L1&2
(ECE/Primary)
Curriculum Studies L2
3A (English,
Mathematics)
Contemporary
L1
Curriculum
Developments A
Curriculum
L3/2
Investigations A
Modes of
L2
Curriculum Inquiry
A
Year 4
Education 4
L1&2
Education 5
L1&2
Curriculum Studies L1
4A (English,
Mathematics)
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12.5%
EPC150
25%
12.5%
EPF150
EPT150
12.5%
EPC250
12.5%
EPC251
12.5%
EPC252
12.5%
EPC253
12.5%
12.5%
EPF250
EPT250
25%
25%
EPF350
EPT350
12.5%
EPC350
12.5%
EPC351
12.5%
EPC352
12.5%
EPC353
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
EPF450
EPF451
EPC450
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Contemporary
Curriculum
Development B
Curriculum
Investigations B
Modes of
Curriculum Inquiry
B
School Experience 4
(Early
Childhood/Primar
y)
L1
12.5%
EPC451
L3/1~O3
12.5%
EPC452
L2
12.5%
EPC453
L1&2
25%
EPT450
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Education
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled this year: 223 | International
students this year: 2
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 26 weeks
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