Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)

The Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) is a unique dual sector teacher education course that offers two career pathways for graduates.

It is an undergraduate teacher education qualification that encompasses working in both Primary Schools and Secondary Schools.

All candidates complete a NESA or National primary specialisation with a curriculum focus.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) aims to provide graduates with an accredited professional qualification meeting the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for initial teacher education programs, and ensuring all graduates meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Career Stage for both Primary and Secondary settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: know their students and how students learn; know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students; plan for and implement effective teaching and learning; create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments; assess, provide feedback and report on student learning; continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will have the broad and coherent knowledge to effectively plan and deliver education in primary and secondary school settings and will understand the cultural contexts and global perspectives of both their own teaching discipline and schooling in general and the diversity of the student population. They will be able to demonstrate intercultural competence by responding flexibly to the needs of students, colleagues, families and community members. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital resources and tools and their safe, legal and ethical use, and be able to apply this knowledge in the school setting. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will have developed responsibility for others and an understanding that personal beliefs and actions impinge on others. They will demonstrate this through ethical conduct and by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, colleagues, families and the community. Lifelong Learning Graduates will understand the importance of life-long learning and will be equipped with the skills to pursue professional and personal development. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to work independently and collaboratively with others to achieve educational and professional goals.