Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)

The Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is a unique course of study developed specifically for educators in the Pacific Islands.

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Teaching (Pacific Focus) may undertake this course as an additional two years (full time equivalent) of study toward a Bachelor qualification.

The course offers four career pathways for graduates and encompasses working with children in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Inclusive Education, as well as professional experience and a 50-day internship.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to be effective four-year trained educators in Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive or Secondary Education in the Pacific Island Context, demonstrating and applying, in this context, coherent, broad and deep knowledge and skills relating to the seven elements prescribed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.

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 be able to critically engage with global perspectives of teaching and learning while gaining specific knowledge to effectively plan and teach in their relevant Pacific educational context. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to effectively convey ideas and information both orally and in writing to students, colleagues, parents, school administrators, and other community members. Communication skills are enhanced through presentations, assessment tasks and online interaction. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to solve a range of problems related to the field of education and their specific discipline. Problem solving is incorporated throughout the degree and an emphasis placed on the development of reflective practice. Students practise problem solving in group work and assessment tasks that require application of their learning to a variety of practical and professional contexts. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to identify, evaluate and effectively use digital resources and tools in the school setting and understand their safe, legal and ethical use. Independent and group research and practical experience in the course support this graduate attribute. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will be able to recognise, reflect on and respond appropriately to social, cultural and ethical issues that may arise with children, families, schools, and the community. This is emphasised in course materials and practical experience sessions. Lifelong Learning Graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning in the pursuit of personal and professional development. Students are encouraged to share their learning with the community and engage. Students are encouraged to share their work and their learning in their home communities through presentations and information sessions. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve individual and common goals within an educational setting. Assessment tasks include both individual and group work and online forums encourage collaboration amongst students.