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Bachelor of Education (Primary) Upgrade
The various states of Australia are introducing professional bodies (e.g., the Institute of Teachers in NSW) and these bodies now require that all teachers hold a degree to be able to continue teaching. Those with a Diploma of Teaching (or the equivalent) have been given a set amount of time (7 years in NSW) to upgrade their qualification(s). Avondale is now offering a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) upgrade program in external mode.
Admission requirements
At least a three-year pre-service teaching qualification. The program requires eight subjects giving a total of 48 credit points.
Applicants will need to submit documentary evidence of their previous academic qualifications (testamur and academic transcript). Students who hold the requisite three-year pre-service qualification apply for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Credit Transfer
Students who have successfully completed relevant tertiary subjects within the past 10 years in addition to their initial three-year, pre-service qualification, may apply for credit transfer in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) by completing the Advanced Standing/Credit Transfer Form and attaching as evidence, the academic transcript from the tertiary institution in which they studied.
Course structure
Students who have taught for at least one year in the past 10 years undertake Course structure A, and those who have not taught for at least one year in the past 10 years undertake Course Structure B.
Course structure A
For Students who have taught for a period of at least one year (or the equivalent) during the past 10 years, will be required to undertake the following eight (8) subjects, the equivalent of one year, full-time study in the Bachelor of Education (Primary):
ED343 :: Philosophy of Christian Education
ED303 :: Sociological Perspectives
ED324 :: Issues in Educational Computing
ED206 :: Computers, Learning and Curriculum Theory
ED295 :: Multicultural Education & Indigenous Studies
ED356 :: Seminar in Education
PP270 :: Professional Development & Experience IIA
PP271 :: Professional Development & Experience IIB
Course structure B
For students who have NOT taught for a period of at least one year (or equivalent, taken from the date of the application) during the past 10 years, will be required to undertake the first six subjects from the list above as well as the following required subjects as part of their course structure.
PP375 :: Professional Development & Experience IVA
PP376 :: Professional Development & Experience IVB
PP270 :: Professional Development & Experience IIA
| Subject | Offered | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ED343.1 Philosophy of Christian Education | |||
| ED303.2 Sociological Perspectives | |||
| ED356.1 Seminar in Education | 2006 | ||
| ED324.2 Issues in Educational Computing | 2006 | ||
| PP270.1 Professional Development and Experience IIA | 2006 | ||
| PP271.2 Professional Development and Experience IIB | 2006 | ||
| ED206.1 Computers, Learning and Curriculum Theory | 2007 | ||
| ED295.2 Multicultural Education and Indigenous Studies | 2007 | ||
| PP375.1 Professional Development and Experience IVA | 2008 | ||
| PP376.2 Professional Development and Experience IVB | 2008 | ||
Typical Course Schedule
| Subject 1 | Subject 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Sem 1 | ED343.1 Philosophy of Christian Education | ED356.1 Seminar in Education |
| Year 1, Sem 2 | ED303.2 Sociological Perspectives | ED324.2 Issues in Educational Computing |
| Year 2, Sem 1 | PP270.1 Professional Development and Experience (Assessment and Evaluation) IIA | ED206.1 Computers, Learning & Curriculum Theory |
| Year 2, Sem 2 | PP271.2 Professional Development and Experience (Assessment and Evaluation) IIB | ED295.2 Multicultural Education & Indigenous Studies |
Students normally will:
- enrol as external students;
- study in part-time mode;
- undertake two subjects per semester;
- undertake all subjects in distance mode.
