Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

With this degree you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.You’ll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher.

You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning.

You’ll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years, depending on previous qualifications.You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.

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

CURRICULUM THROUGH PLAY EDECE1019, 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

PLANNING, SUPPORTING AND ASSESSING EDECE1020, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1 EEZED1721

Year 2

Semester 1

LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE A EDBED2008, 15 credit points

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 1 EDBED2114, 15 credit points

CURRICULUM APPROACHES EDECE2016, 15 credit points

SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDECE2018, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2A EEZED2711

Semester 2

NUMERACY AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY EDECE2017, 15 credit points

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDECE2019, 15 credit points

EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE AND LITERACIES EDECE2020, 15 credit points

WELLBEING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CONTEXTS EDECE2021, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2B EEZED2721

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

NATURE PEDAGOGY EDECE3018, 15 credit points

GUIDING BEHAVIOUR EDECE3022, 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

CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING EDBED3027, 15 credit points

LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE B EDBED3111, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3 EEZED3721

Year 4

Semester 1

HUMANITIES CURRICULUM (P-10) EDBED3018, 15 credit points

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 2 EDBED4113, 15 credit points

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EDECE4002, 15 credit points

TEACHER AS RESEARCHER EDECE4003, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 4 EEZED4712

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

TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSION 3 EDBED4114, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: FINAL EEZED4721

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, Media 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

• VTAC Personal Statement: 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 dates here.

Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation

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.