This industry-relevant postgraduate qualification is for students who have already completed a three-year bachelor degree and would like to increase their employment prospects with a teaching qualification specialising in primary education. The curriculum is practical in nature and is solely focused on the education of children from Reception to Year Seven. Practical learning is a major
omponent and you will complete 60 days of professional experience placements, starting in the first year of study.
The Primary specialisation is taught at the Magill campus only.
This degree has been designed to develop skilled, committed and flexible primary school educators. The focus is on practical learning and you will gain the skills needed to teach across the core curriculum learning areas in schools from Reception to Year Seven. There are three major study areas:
curriculum studies
professional experience
education studies
You will also study mandatory courses in:
English
mathematics
science
Courses studied will include on-campus lectures and workshops; some courses will also be offered fully online or with online support. Learning will be supplemented with online lectures, learning activities, readings and discussion boards.
During the degree you will participate in 60 days of supervised placements.
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