Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching)

The Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is an initial-teacher education program;

it aims to prepare Primary teachers who can teach from Kindergarten to Year 6 and who have a primary teaching specialisation as mandated by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

The course has been designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Candidates choose between specialisations in Mathematics, Science and Technology, Language or English.

Students with a strong background in or aptitude for Mathematics, Science and Technology, or Language can complete one of these specialisations, which have been approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Graduates with a NESA-approved primary specialisation receive a code on their teacher registration documentation which may advantage them when seeking a teaching position in a NSW Department of Education school.

All other students complete a more general program with a National specialisation in English.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) aims to provide candidates with:(i) 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; and(ii) UNE Graduate attributes, as detailed below.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: know their students and how students learn; know their 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; engage in professional learning; and 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 school settings and will understand the cultural contexts and global perspectives of 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 lifelong 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.