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Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies)
This course is available only to Australian Indigenous students.
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 an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements1
To be eligible for admission to the course, an Indigenous Australian applicant must have successfully completed the Associate Degree in Indigenous Education, which covers the first two years of the course.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies) Degree2
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.
3. Exit point
3.1 The Bachelor of Educational Studies is available as an exit point from all Bachelor of Education courses.
3.2 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. 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 |
Theology3
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 14 |
QDRE102 | 10 | Religious Education 24 |
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 |
1 A student must also comply with the Admission Rules.
2 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).
3 Students in NSW will need to study EDPH101 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 in place of one of these units.
4 For students not wishing to gain accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools, the Course Co-ordinator may approve an elective unit.