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.
Course available at:
Brisbane, Queensland (Not offered in 2012)
Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
A student who has completed the specified requirements may exit from the course with the Bachelor of Educational Studies.
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) 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 |
---|
ADAB203 |
10 |
Indigenous Contemporary Issues |
ADAB304 |
10 |
Indigenous Teachers in Australian Education |
Mathematics
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADMA309 |
10 |
Exploring Mathematics 2 |
Theology4
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADRE421 |
10 |
Indigenous Spirituality 2 |
AHCT100 |
10 |
What Christians Believe |
AHEO228 |
10 |
The Christian Life: Worship and Ethics |
Education Studies
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADFD220 |
10 |
Teaching and Managing Learning Environments |
ADFD221 |
10 |
Creating Inclusive, Safe and Supportive Schools |
ADFD447 |
10 |
Diversity in the Classroom |
ADFD452 |
10 |
Transition into the Profession |
ADFD457 |
10 |
Action Research as a Reflective Practice |
ADFD458 |
10 |
Catering for Diversity in the Classroom |
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADAR422 |
10 |
Creative Arts Education 2 |
ADLA309 |
10 |
Literacy Education 2 |
ADMA310 |
10 |
Mathematics: Learning and Teaching 2 |
ADPH306 |
10 |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 1 |
ADPH307 |
10 |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 (NSW in lieu of one Theology unit) |
ADRE101 |
10 |
Religious Education 14 |
ADRE102 |
10 |
Religious Education 24 |
ADST201 |
10 |
Science and Technology Education |
Professional Experience
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADFX110 |
0 |
Professional Experience Primary 1 |
ADFX212 |
0 |
Professional Experience Primary 2A |
ADFX213 |
0 |
Professional Experience Primary 2B |
ADFX310 |
0 |
Professional Experience Primary 3 |
ADFX413 |
0 |
Professional Experience Primary 4: Extended Reflective Practice |
Community Engagement
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|
ADFX207 |
0 |
Community Engagement Program (Co: ADFD221) |
1A student must also comply with the Admission Rules.
2Requirements for working with children: All students enrolled must have the appropriate approvals before they may enter a classroom. These are: Blue Card (Qld) or Working with Children Check (ACT, NSW and Vic).
3Students in NSW will need to study ADPH307 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 2 in place of one of these units.
4For students not wishing to gain accreditation to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools, the Course Coordinator may approve an elective unit.
Page last updated:
2017-06-29
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/346144