PRIMARY EDUCATION WHY STUDY PRIMARY EDUCATION AT AVONDALE?... 2 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) [BEd (Primary)]... 2 Details... 2 Overview... 2 Where it could take you... 3 Course Structure... 3 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)(HONOURS) [BEd (Primary)(Honours)]... 4 Details... 4 Overview... 4 Where it could take you... 4 Course structure... 4 ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF CLASSROOM SUPPORT (PRIMARY) [AssocDeg Classroom Support (Primary)]. 5 Details... 5 Overview... 5 Course Structure... 5 GENERAL INFORMATION... 6 Entry Requirements... 6 Self-disclosure and Criminal Record Check... 6 Fees... 7 Textbook and Other Costs... 7 Scholarships... 7 Financial Assistance... 7 State Registration Requirements for Teachers... 8 HOW TO APPLY... 8 COURSE SEQUENCE GRIDS... 9 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) COURSE GRID... 9 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)(HONOURS) COURSE GRID... 10 ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF CLASSROOM SUPPORT (PRIMARY) COURSE GRID... 11 AVAILABLE ELECTIVES... 12 Education Electives... 12 Discipline Electives... 12 1 P age
WHY STUDY PRIMARY EDUCATION AT AVONDALE? Avondale teaching graduates are highly employable; in 2013, 90 percent of students were offered a full-time teaching position within two months of graduation most of these immediately after graduation. At Avondale, you will engage in practical classroom experience in your first semester. You may also be given the opportunity to travel overseas, and gain teaching experience in a developing country such as India, Cambodia or Nepal. Avondale is committed to giving you regular opportunities to apply your learned theory in a practical setting. Avondale s Bachelor of Education (Primary) is designed to prepare you to graduate as a teacher who is reflective, creative and confident in the classroom and can transform children s lives through teaching and mentoring. Avondale has been providing excellence in Christian higher education since 1897. We are committed to providing education that prepares people to make a significant difference in the world. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) [BEd (Primary)] Details CRICOS Code: Locations Offered: Degree type: Study Mode: Course Duration: Accreditation 057307K Lake Macquarie Campus Undergraduate On campus. A number of first year units are also available via distance education. Four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) The BEd (Primary) is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES). Overview The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is a highly practical course with hands-on classroom experience from the first semester. The degree not only qualifies and prepares graduates to competently teach from Kindergarten to Grades 6/7, but also to be responsible and ethical leaders to children who need positive role models. During the course, you will engage in seven professional experience opportunities. These are undertaken at various primary schools to enable the application of theory in a practical setting. You may also be able to undertake an overseas practical experience. 2 P age
Where it could take you Successful completion of the BEd (Primary) will allow you to graduate with the qualifications to teach from Kindergarten to Grades 6/7 and to gain employment in the following areas: Primary teacher Infants teacher Primary school administrator Primary school specialist teacher (Music, Art, PE) Middle school specialist teacher (Music, Art, PE, Science, Mathematics, Humanities) Teacher librarian Tutor. Graduates leave qualified to teach in church, private, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. In addition to education-related careers, teachers often find careers in the corporate world where organisational and relationship skills are valued by employers. Course Structure The BEd (Primary) is composed of 32 units (192 credit points) of full-time study over eight semesters or part-time equivalent. All units are worth six credit points. Component Christian Studies units (3) Development and Experience units (8) Studies units (14) Education Studies units (5) Education Elective unit (1) Discipline Elective unit (1) Description Christian studies units address the religious, ethical and social value emphases of Avondale s philosophy of education derived from its Seventh-day Adventist faith tradition development and experience units address the teaching strategies, skills and practices involved in teaching in the primary classroom and provide opportunities for continuous school-based professional experience, offering increasing responsibilities within a variety of school settings for periods of two to six weeks at a time. The course requires a total of 100 days of professional experience. studies units focus on content and methods of teaching for the key learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Students are familiarised with both NSW State, Australian and Seventh-day Adventist syllabus resources with the intention that they should be prepared to teach effectively in either government, independent, or church-related schools. Education units provide a theoretical base to the teaching and learning process, as well as a practical perspectives contributing to the development of attributes of caring, competence, commitment, critical-reflective skills and Christian values. Education electives are units chosen from within the School of Education, which contribute to the professional development of the trainee teacher. Primary education students may select one undergraduate level unit chosen from outside the School of Education. This subject contributes to expertise in a teaching field or to personal development in a key learning area (KLA). 3 P age
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)(HONOURS) [BEd (Primary)(Honours)] Details CRICOS Code: Locations Offered: Degree type: Study Mode: Course Duration: Accreditation 057308J Lake Macquarie Campus Undergraduate On campus. A number of first year units are also available via distance education. Four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) The BEd (Primary)(Honours) is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES). Overview The honours option allows you to complete a program in research methodology and conduct your own research under supervision. This program enhances the efforts of high potential students to influence professional practice through research, and facilitates access for students to proceed to research- based studies at masters or doctorate level. After completing the first two years of the BEd (Primary) course students may gain entry into the honours program based on academic performance. Where it could take you Upon successful completion of the BEd (Primary)(Honours) you will graduate with the qualifications to teach from Kindergarten to Grades 6/7 and to gain employment in the following areas: Primary teacher Infants teacher Primary school administrator Primary school specialist teacher (Music, Art, PE) Middle school specialist teacher (Music, Art, PE, Science, Mathematics, Humanities) Teacher librarian Tutor. Graduates leave qualified to teach in church, private, independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. In addition to education-related careers, teachers often find careers in the corporate world where organisational and relationship skills are valued by employers. Course structure The Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) is an integrated course of 192 credit points over four years of full-time study, or the equivalent part-time, with up to 100 days of professional experience. The course is comprised of Studies (13 units), Education Studies (5 units), Christian Studies (2 units), Development and Experience (8 units), and Research Methods (4 units). 4 P age
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF CLASSROOM SUPPORT (PRIMARY) [AssocDeg Classroom Support (Primary)] Details CRICOS code: Degree type Locations offered Study mode Course duration Accreditation 066835M Undergraduate Lake Macquarie Campus On campus. A number of first-year units are also available via Distance Education Two years full-time (or equivalent part-time) The Associate Degree of Classroom Support is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standards (BOSTES). Overview The Associate Degree of Classroom Support (Primary) is designed to prepare graduates to support classroom teachers over the entire range of Kindergarten to Grade 6/7 key learning areas (KLAs). Graduates leave qualified to support teachers in church, private, independent and state school systems. Course Structure The Associate Degree of Classroom support (Primary) is an integrated course of 16 units (96 credit points) of study over two years of full-time study. The course requirements include 65 days of professional experience. The course is comprised of curriculum studies (7 units), education studies (4 units), Christian studies (1 unit) and professional development and experience (4 units). 5 P age
GENERAL INFORMATION Entry Requirements DIRECT ENTRY ATAR of 63.00+ (or equivalent e.g. OP of 17 or less) ALTERNATE ENTRY If your ATAR is below 63.00 (or equivalent), you may still be able to gain entry into this degree on a conditional basis. For further information on alternative pathways into the course visit www.avondale.edu.au/admissionrequirements ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Overseas applicants will have their qualifications assessed by Avondale Admissions. Overseas applicants are also required to satisfy Australian Government visa requirements. For a comprehensive list of English and academic entry requirements, visit www.avondale.edu.au/entryrequirements ADVANCED STANDING AND CREDIT TRANSFER For information on advanced standing and credit transfer, see Avondale s Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer policy. Self-disclosure and Criminal Record Check Current legislation requires that all students who will be working with children or young people must take responsibility to make an online application for a NSW Working With Children Check http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/new-working-with-children- Check/Volunteers-and-students and complete the Child Protection Awareness Training. https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/cpat/index.html All students enrolled in education degrees must complete the above and evidence of completion must be sent or given to the Experience Placement Officer. This will cover all local school visits undertaken as part of education courses and school placements in New South Wales schools. All students who undertake placements in states other than NSW must also complete a separate Working with Children Check relevant to the state in which they are doing their placement. The placement officer will help with this process. Pre-service teachers must take a copy of the Working with Children Check form/card with them to their placement school. This applies to pre-service teachers doing Experience placements in all Australian schools. 6 P age
Fees For current information on tuition, on-campus accommodation and meal costs, visit www.avondale.edu.au/fees Textbook and Other Costs You can expect to spend approximately AUD$50 to $350 on textbooks, lecture notes and excursions per semester. Some textbooks are available to borrow from Avondale s library. Scholarships For a full list of Avondale scholarships and information on how to apply, visit www.avondale.edu.au/scholarships Financial Assistance Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent humanitarian visa holder, you may be eligible for a CSP government subsidised tuition. Students who hold a CSP pay a student contribution amount for each unit of study at a lower fee rate than a full domestic tuition fee. For details visit www.studyassist.gov.au FEE-HELP If you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you may be eligible for FEE- HELP assistance. FEE- HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that allows eligible students to defer tuition fee payment and can cover all or part of a student s tuition fees up to a lifetime limit. FEE-HELP is available for all Avondale higher education courses. For further details visit www.studyassist.gov.au For details visit www.studyassist.gov.au 7 P age
State Registration Requirements for Teachers Endorsement of Avondale s Bachelor of Education (Primary) by the New South Wales Government Institute of Teachers Advisory Panel qualifies graduates for employment as teachers in the NSW State public system. Other Australian state governments have different requirements for teachers to become registered to teach in state schools, but normally registration in one state is considered as meeting the requirements for other states. Information concerning certification requirements is available from the Faculty Dean. You are advised to familiarise yourself with these requirements, as responsibility for registration as a teacher rests with you. HOW TO APPLY For an information pack and application form, contact Avondale Admissions or apply online at www.avondale.edu.au Phone: +61 2 4980 2377 Free call: 1800 991 392 (within Australia) Email: study@avondale.edu.au Mail: PO Box 19, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia CRICOS Provider No 02731D Avondale College Ltd. 8 P age
COURSE SEQUENCE GRIDS BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) COURSE GRID Bachelor of Education (Primary) 192 Credit Points Year 1 Semester Unit Unit Unit Unit 1 EDCP29100 Studies Mathematics I 2 EDUC14300 Christian Studies for Teachers I 3 EDCP29200 Studies Numeracy for Primary Classrooms 4 EDCP27000 Studies Religion 5 EDCP23100 Studies Health 6 EDUC24300 Christian Studies for Teachers II 7 EDCP21500 Studies Creative Arts I EDUC15700 Language and Literacy EDUC16100 Learning & Child Development in the 21st Century Experience (July, 10 days) EDCP28800 Studies Science & Technology I EDCP28500 Studies Humanities & Social Sciences I Year 2 Experience (February, 10 days) EDCP22500 EDUC22000 Studies Learning and ICT English I Experience (July, 15 days). EDCP28900 EDUC29500 Studies Multicultural Science & Technology Education & II Indigenous Studies Year 3 Experience (February, 10 days) EDCP29300 Studies Mathematics II EDCP23000 Studies Physical Education Experience (July, 15 days) EDCP28600 EDCP22600 Studies Studies Humanities & Social English II Sciences II Year 4 Experience (February, 2 weeks) Discipline elective EDUC30000 Students with Special Educational Needs Experience (July August, 6weeks) 8 EDUC34300 Christian Studies for Teachers III Philosophy of Christian Education EDCP21600 Studies Creative Arts II Education Elective EDPP17000 Experience IA EDPP17100 Experience IB EDPP27000 Experience IIA EDPP27100 Experience IIB EDPP37000 Experience IIIA EDPP37100 Experience IIIB EDPP37500 Experience IVA EDPP37600 Experience IVB 9 P age
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)(HONOURS) COURSE GRID Bachelor of Education (Primary)(Honours) 192 Credit Points Year 1 Semester Subject Subject Subject Subject 1 EDCP29100 Studies Mathematics I 2 EDUC14300 Christian Studies for Teachers I 3 EDCP29200 Studies Numeracy for Primary Classrooms 4 EDCP27000 Studies Religion 5 EDCP23100 Studies Health 6 EDUC24300 Christian Studies for Teachers II 7 EDCP21500 Studies Creative Arts I 8 EDUC34300 Christian Studies for Teachers III Philosophy of Christian Education 10 P age EDUC15700 Language and Literacy EDUC16100 Learning & Child Development in the 21st Century Experience (July, 10 days) EDCP28800 Studies Science & Technology I EDCP28500 Studies Humanities & Social Sciences I Year 2 Experience (February, 10 days) EDCP22500 Studies English I EDUC22000 Learning and ICT Experience (July, 15 days) EDCP28900 Studies Science & Technology II EDUC29500 Multicultural Education & Indigenous Studies Year 3 Experience (February, 10 days) EDHN42000 Research Methods I EDCP29300 Studies Mathematics II Experience (July, 15 days) EDHN42100 Research Methods II EDCP22600 Studies English II Year 4 Experience (February, 10 days) EDHN42400 Honours Thesis (Year Long) EDUC30000 Students with Special Educational Needs Experience (July August, 30 days) EDHN42400 Honours Thesis (Continuing) EDCP21600 Studies Creative Arts II EDPP17000 Experience IA EDPP17100 Experience IB EDPP27000 Experience IIA EDPP27100 Experience IIB EDPP37000 Experience IIIA EDPP37100 Experience IIIB EDPP37500 Experience IVA EDPP37600 Experience IVB
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF CLASSROOM SUPPORT (PRIMARY) COURSE GRID Associate Degree of Classroom Support (Primary) 96 Credit Points Year 1 Semester Unit Unit Unit Unit 1 EDCP29100 Studies Mathematics I 2 EDUC14300 Christian Studies for Teachers I 3 EDCP29200 Studies Numeracy for Primary Classrooms 4 EDCP27000 Studies Religion EDUC15700 Language & Literacy EDUC16100 Learning & Child Development in the 21st Century Experience (July, 10 days) EDCP28800 Studies Science & Technology I EDCP28500 Studies Humanities & Social Sciences I Year 2 Experience (February, 10 days) EDUC22000 Learning & ICT EDCP23000 Studies Physical Education Experience (July, 15 days) EDCP22500 Studies English I EDUC30000 Students with Special Educational Needs EDPP17000 Experience IA EDPP17100 Experience IB EDPP27000 Experience IIA EDPP27100 Experience IIB 11 P age
AVAILABLE ELECTIVES Education Electives Units EDUC32400 Issues in Educational Computing EDUC35300 Reading Behaviour and Disability EDUC38300 Leadership and Advocacy Discipline Electives (KLA = Key Learning Area) Creative Writing CCCR11500 Writing for Media CCPR26400 Photo-Journalism ENGLISH KLA English ENGL11000 Approaches to Literature HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) KLA Geography GEOH11000 Global Issues and Humanitarian Responses History HIST26700 Themes in Australian History Music MUHA11000 Music Culture of Pre-Baroque/Baroque Eras MUPF12000 Performance Practice I CREATIVE ARTS KLA Visual Arts VISC12000 2D Theory & Practice I VISC26000 3D Theory & Practice I VISC36000 3D Theory & Practice II VISC14100 Digital Design Practice VISC22000 2D Theory & Practice II VISC32000 2D Theory & Practice III VISC12100 Photography I VISC22100 Digital Image & Concept VISC26000 3D Theory & Practice I VISC36000 3D Theory & Practice II 12 P age
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PD/H/PE) KLA Personal Development and Health HEPS11900 Introductory Psychology and Sociology HPPD10100 Physical Education Studies: Team Sports HPPD10300 Fitness, Food and Health HPPD20400 Physical Education Studies: Athletics and Games Sense MATHEMATICS KLA MATH16000 Mathematics IA MATH16100 Mathematics IB MATH16200 Introduction to Statistics MATH16400 General Mathematics Biology - Unit choice must be discussed with the Course Convenor of the BSc BIOL15000 Introductory Biology BIOL15100 The Diversity of Life SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY KLA Chemistry - Unit choice must be discussed with the Course Convenor of the BSc CHEM16000 Chemistry IA CHEM16100 Chemistry IB Physics - Unit choice must be discussed with the Course Convenor of the BSc PHYS16000 Physics IA PHYS16100 Physics IB Technology DTDP10100 Design Principles and Practice (TAS) RELIGION KLA BBNT16000 Gospels A CMIN12500 Ministry to Children CMIN16500 Youth Ministry in the Local Church THCH26500 Early and Medieval Church BBOT26200 Pentateuch BBBL24500 New Testament Greek INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (not specifically a KLA, but useful across all KLA and school settings) ACCOUNTING OPTION EDUC32400 Issues in Educational Computing ACCT16300 Introduction to Accounting 13 P age