Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary P-10)
Federation University Australia
About
Great teachers provide inspiring, safe and happy learning environments for children and young adults.
If you see yourself supporting, encouraging and sharing your knowledge with students in primary and or secondary school settings, this degree is designed for you.You will spend time in each year of your degree observing and leading students in school classrooms.
You will also develop your own teaching identity and learn how to use your individual skills to support student learning.This degree will give you the opportunity to qualify as a general primary school teacher and as a middle years specialist able to teach up to Year 10 in any two of the following teaching areas in secondary schools:
Maths, Science, Health, Information &
Communication Technologies, English/Literature and History.Your future career will see you as an important member of school communities, where you will work with students to year 10, fellow teachers and parents.
The degree is comprised of education studies, curriculum studies, discipline studies and professional experience.You will undertake a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement.
This includes the opportunity to do a diverse teaching practise in an overseas or interstate setting such as:
Timor Leste, England, China, New Zealand, Nepal and Northern Territory.Areas of study:
The first area of study must be Maths, English or Science.
The second area of study can be Maths, English, Science, Health, History or Information Communication Technology (ICT).We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream and become a great teacher.
Visit www.federation.edu.au/become-a-teacher for more information including our interactive study pathways tool.
Structure
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.
Year 1
Semester 1
LITERACY AND NUMERACY
EDBED1011, 15 credit points
TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
EDBED1015, 15 credit points
LEARNING AND TEACHING
EDBED1016, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LEARNING AND TEACHING
EEZED1711
Semester 2
LEARNING AND TEACHING MATHEMATICS A
EDBED1012, 15 credit points
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS
EDBED1017, 15 credit points
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
EDBED1018, 15 credit points
Year 2
Semester 1
LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A
EDBED2008, 15 credit points
TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 1
EDBED2114, 15 credit points
Semester 2
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS
EDBED2010, 15 credit points
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
EDBED2011, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2
EEZED2722
Year 3
Semester 1
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER: LEARNING AND TEACHING
EDBED3016, 15 credit points
LEARNING AND TEACHING MATHEMATICS B
EDBED3112, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3
EEZED3711
Semester 2
CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
EDBED3027, 15 credit points
LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE B
EDBED3111, 15 credit points
TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 2
EDBED4113, 15 credit points
Semester 2
APPROACHES TO TEACHING IN THE ARTS
EDBED3039, 15 credit points
DIFFERENTIATING FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING
EDBED4010, 15 credit points
PATHWAY TO THE PROFESSION
EDBED4110, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 4
EEBED4114, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: FINAL
EEZED4721
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12)
Admission Criteria for current year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)
Prerequisites
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments
The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.
Guaranteed ATAR
This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.
Subject Adjustments
A study score of 40 in any Humanities, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosophy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, this may provide support for your course application.
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study
Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study
Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing; and
At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
OR
Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a VTAC personal statement detailing all relevant work and life experience to strengthen their application.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Extra Requirements
Essential requirements for selection and application
CASPer
All applicants must sit the CASPer assessment. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit https://takecasper.com/. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; check the CASPer dates here.
Essential requirements for selection and application
Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)
Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) . Visit our LANTITE webpage for more information, including advice about when you should sit the test. Link is https://federation.edu.au/schools/school-of-education/student-resources/lantite
Working with children check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
Police record check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements.