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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies)
BEd
320 cp
Minimum duration: The equivalent of 4 years full-time. The course is normally studied over 5 years full-time.
Bachelor of Educational Studies (Exit qualification only)
BEdSt
240 cp
Minimum duration: The equivalent of 3 years full-time.
Course available at:
Brisbane, Queensland
Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have and EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Requirements for Completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies) Degree12
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete:
1. 320 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 160 cp from successful completion of the Associate Degree in Indigenous Education course;
- 50 cp from Curriculum Foundation Studies consisting of:
- 20 cp from Indigenous Studies;
- 10 cp from Mathematics;
- 20 cp from Theology or approved elective alternatives;
- 50 cp from Education Studies;
- 60 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
and
2.
- 3 Professional Experience units;
- 1 Community Engagement unit.
2. Exit point
2.1 The Bachelor of Educational Studies is available as an exit point from all Bachelor of Education courses.
2.2 A student who has completed the following requirements may exit from the course with the Bachelor of Educational Studies:
1. 160 cp from successful completion of the Diploma or Associate Degree in Indigenous Education course;
2. 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- at least 20 cp from Education Studies;
- at least 30 cp from Curriculum and Pedagogy;
- up to 30 cp from other units which may include Curriculum Foundation Studies;
and
3. 1 Community Engagement unit.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Curriculum Foundation Studies
Indigenous Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDAB203 | 10 | Indigenous Contemporary Issues |
QDAB304 | 10 | Indigenous Teachers in Australian Education |
Mathematics
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDMA309 | 10 | Exploring Mathematics 2 |
Theology13
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDFD413 | 10 | Philosophy of Education |
QDRE421 | 10 | Indigenous Spirituality 2 |
QHEO163 | 10 | Introducing Theology |
QHEO164 | 10 | Introducing Church Life |
Education Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDFD220 | 10 | Teaching and Managing Learning Environments |
QDFD221 | 10 | Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Schools |
QDFD452 | 10 | Transition into the Profession |
QDFD457 | 10 | Action Research as a Reflective Practice |
QDFD458 | 10 | Catering for Diversity in the Classroom |
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDAR422 | 10 | Creative Arts Education 2 |
QDLA309 | 10 | Literacy Education 2 |
QDMA310 | 10 | Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 2 |
QDPH101 | 10 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 (NSW in lieu of one Theology unit) |
QDRE101 | 10 | Religious Education 114 |
QDRE102 | 10 | Religious Education 214 |
QDST201 | 10 | Science and Technology Education |
Professional Experience
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDFX213 | 10 | Professional Experience 2B |
QDFX310 | 10 | Professional Experience 3 |
QDFX413 | 10 | Professional Experience 4 |
Community Engagement
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
QDFX207 | 0 | Community Engagement Program |
11 This course is available only to Australian Indigenous students.
12 Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Queensland), Working with Children Background Check (ACT, Victoria, NSW).
13 Students in NSW will need to study EDPH101 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 in place of one of these units.
14 For students not wishing to gain accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools, the Course Co-ordinator may approve an elective unit.