D30013 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
Faculty of Education
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 204
- Campus
- —
- Mode
- On campus
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- EDF1084English and literacies 1This unit explores young children’s language and literacy learning in the early years. You will develop an understanding of how to build children's communicative intentions, confidence, and capacity in literacy as a foundational skill for s…
- EDF1058Learn to learn, learn to teachThis unit is designed to enrich your understanding of the complex processes through which learning occurs and examine the implications for both your own learning and your future teaching. You will focus on the multidimensional nature of lea…
- EDF1082Primary professional experience 1AThis unit monitors primary professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Honours). You will complete the required number of days and the activities specified in the professional experience expectations document. Your learning will b…
- EDF1059Fostering classroom cultureThis unit focuses on establishing learning environments that scaffold positive practices and manage learner behaviours. You will explore a range of teaching strategies, models and theories that will enable you to create structured, safe and…
- EDF1069Cross-cultural understandings of educationThis unit is designed to deepen your understanding of how culture influences education and teaching practices. Throughout the unit, you will explore various frameworks that support cross-cultural teaching and learning. You will critically e…
- EDF1070Understanding students as learnersThis unit explores significant aspects of child and adolescent development, behaviours and relationships within the context of teacher education. It builds your understanding of the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and cultural persp…
- EDF1078Local and global environmental and sustainability learningIn this unit, you will examine local to global conceptions of environmental and sustainability education (ESE) with a focus on place-based, experiential pedagogical approaches that have the potential to transform traditional school subject…
- EDF1065Foundational numeracy for learningThis unit provides you with the opportunity to experience mathematics as a problem-solving discipline, to explore mathematical knowledge, and to develop an awareness of the importance of positive a disposition towards mathematics. You will…
And 1 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Primary education - double degree
204 cpThe course requires the completion of 204 credit points structured into five parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Education studies, Part C. Curriculum studies, Part D. Discipline studies and Part E. Professional experience and any special course requirements. Students must also complete the Supporting studies. In the double degree, Part D. discipline studies will be completed through the partner degree course.
Part A. Core studies
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1058Learn to learn, learn to teach6 cp
- EDF2088Planning and assessing for teaching and learning6 cp
- EDF2099Inclusive education: Teaching learners with diverse abilities6 cp
- EDF3064Transition to the profession6 cp
- EDF3065Reconciliation, respect and recognition: Indigenous Australian education6 cp
- EDF4063Promoting positive classroom culture6 cp
- EDF4068Teaching performance assessment6 cp
Part B. Education studies
6 cpYou must complete the following unit
- EDF4066Developing technological knowledge6 cp
Part C. Curriculum studies
60 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1084English and literacies 16 cp
- EDF2049English and literacies 26 cp
- EDF2066Mathematics 16 cp
- EDF3079English and literacies 36 cp
- EDF3099English and literacies 46 cp
- EDF4064Mathematics 26 cp
- EDF4092Primary health and physical education6 cp
- EDF4093Primary creative arts6 cp
- EDF4094Primary humanities and social sciences6 cp
- EDF4095Science education6 cp
Part D. Discipline studies
96 cpIf you are enrolled in the double degree course, you must complete 96 credit points from the partner degree.
Part E. Professional experience
You must complete the following units. Note: You must complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.
Supporting studies
You are also required to complete the following unit to support progression in your course
EDF1002 Preparing for the profession
This unit is under development
Primary education - single degree
204 cpThe course requires the completion of 204 credit points structured into five parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Education studies, Parts C and D. Integrated curriculum and discipline studies and Part E. Professional experience and any special course requirements. Students must also complete the Supporting studies.
Part A. Core studies
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1058Learn to learn, learn to teach6 cp
- EDF1059Fostering classroom culture6 cp
- EDF2088Planning and assessing for teaching and learning6 cp
- EDF2099Inclusive education: Teaching learners with diverse abilities6 cp
- EDF3064Transition to the profession6 cp
- EDF3065Reconciliation, respect and recognition: Indigenous Australian education6 cp
- EDF4068Teaching performance assessment6 cp
Part B. Education studies
66 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1069Cross-cultural understandings of education6 cp
- EDF1070Understanding students as learners6 cp
- EDF2060Teacher and student wellbeing6 cp
- EDF3061Student centred pedagogies6 cp
- EDF3078Teaching and learning of students needing increased support6 cp
- EDF4019Leading positive learning environments6 cp
- EDF4062Emerging technologies and innovative practices in education6 cp
- EDF4065Working in partnerships6 cp
- EDF4066Developing technological knowledge6 cp
- EDF4067Evidence into action6 cp
Elective unit
6 cpYou must complete a 6 credit point elective unit. You can select a Level 2 or 3 unit from across the university in which you are eligible to enrol. You can also select from a range of flagship rich educational experiences (FREE), including the Monash Innovation Guarantee, RED or volunteering. These FREE units may be credited in place of your free elective if approved by the faculty. You must discuss your eligibility with your Education Success Adviser (ESA) prior to enrolling in FREE.
Part C and D. Integrated curriculum and discipline studies
96 cpYou must complete 96 credit points comprising: - the following 15 units (90 credit points); and - Primary specialist sequence studies (6 credit points)
- EDF1078Local and global environmental and sustainability learning6 cp
- EDF1065Foundational numeracy for learning6 cp
- EDF1079Digital technologies6 cp
- EDF1084English and literacies 16 cp
- EDF2049English and literacies 26 cp
- EDF2061Creative arts across the curriculum6 cp
- EDF2066Mathematics 16 cp
- EDF2067Health and physical education6 cp
- EDF2068Foundation science6 cp
- EDF2069Primary creative arts6 cp
- EDF2070Humanities and social sciences6 cp
- EDF3069Planning and teaching science6 cp
- EDF3079English and literacies 36 cp
- EDF3099English and literacies 46 cp
- EDF4064Mathematics 26 cp
Primary specialist sequence studies
6 cpYou must complete one of the following primary specialist sequences: - English and literacy sequence: EDF4047 - Mathematics and numeracy: EDF4078 - Science: EDF4079
Part E. Professional experience
You must complete the following units. Note: You must complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary schools.
Supporting studies
You are also required to complete the following unit to support progression in your course
EDF1002 Preparing for the profession
This unit is under development