OVERVIEW
- Gain the skills and knowledge to become an inspiring early childhood and primary school teacher. Be prepared for teaching in the 21st century using emerging technologies. You'll study contexts of education, cultural-historical perspectives and child development, as well as units focusing on specific subject disciplines. Choose from specialisations in Mathematics and English
YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This degree includes a mandatory work placement as a professional accreditation requirement. Complete 91 days of placement and be eligible for employment in a range of early childhood and primary school settings in Australia.
LEARNING SKILLS
- Emerging technologies
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Innovation
- Intercultural competence
- Contextual and theoretical knowledge
YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Early childhood educator
- Primary school teacher
- Early childhood teacher
- Classroom teacher
- Early childhood director
- Early childhood worker
STUDY STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
- Understanding Language and Literacy
- The World of Maths
- Theories of Teaching and Learning
- Indigenous Education and Perspectives
SEMESTER 2
- Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Assessment: Practicum 1
- Introduction to Academic Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Education
- Developing Literacy
- Mathematics in Practice
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Curriculum, Planning & Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E
- Health and Physical Education
- Play and Environment
SEMESTER 2
- Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development
- Understanding and Supporting Inclusion
- Families, Community and Citizenship
- The Healthy and Active Child
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
- Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2
- Science and Technology
- Discovering Science
- Teaching the Humanities
SEMESTER 2
- Sustainable Education and Perspectives
- Imagining the World Through the Arts
- Teaching Technologies
- Arts Education
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
- Mathematics in the Primary Classroom
- Educational Leadership, Management and Program Assessment
- Teaching English
- Ready to Teach Primary: Practicum 4E
SEMESTER 2
- Teaching Early Reading
- Identity: the Early Childhood Profession(al)
- Advocacy and Social Justice
- Ready to Teach Early Childhood: Practicum 5E
SCHOLARSHIP
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30% off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
