D30014 · Monash University · UG specialist

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary 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.

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…
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…
EDF1079Digital technologiesThis unit encourages you to explore how digital technologies may be used to contribute to teaching and learning. It provides opportunities for you to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the appropriate selection and use of digital tech…
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…
EDF1083Secondary professional experience 1AThis unit monitors secondary professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Honours). You will complete the required number of days and activities specified in the professional experience expectations document. Your learning will be…

Course structure

Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.

Rules for completing this course

The 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.

Part A. Core studies

42 cp

You 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

48 cp

You must complete the following units

EDF1069Cross-cultural understandings of education6 cp
EDF1070Understanding students as learners6 cp
EDF2062Education policy and practice6 cp
EDF3061Student centred pedagogies6 cp
EDF4062Emerging technologies and innovative practices in education6 cp
EDF4065Working in partnerships6 cp
EDF4067Evidence into action6 cp

Elective unit

6 cp

You 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. Curriculum studies

78 cp

You must complete the following units

EDF1079Digital technologies6 cp
EDF1084English and literacies 16 cp
EDF2049English and literacies 26 cp
EDF2066Mathematics 16 cp
EDF2067Health and physical education6 cp
EDF2069Primary creative arts6 cp
EDF2070Humanities and social sciences6 cp
EDF3079English and literacies 36 cp
EDF3099English and literacies 46 cp
EDF4064Mathematics 26 cp
EDF4095Science education6 cp

Secondary method 1A and 1B

12 cp

You must select secondary teaching method units based on your discipline studies taken in Part D. Refer to the full list of available secondary method units: https://www.monash.edu/education/students/courses/units/secondary-methods You must compete 12 credit points, comprising: - Secondary method 1A (6 credit points) - Secondary method 1B (6 credit points)

Part D. Discipline studies

36 cp

A six-unit discipline sequence (36 credit points) chosen from the discipline studies list with at least 12 credit points each at Levels 2 and 3. If you have entered the course via the Diploma of Higher Education you complete only four units in the discipline area.

Part E. Professional experience

You must complete the following units. Note: You must complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools. *International students who wish to meet current AITSL skill assessment requirements for secondary teachers must complete EDF3083 Secondary professional experience 3D in place of EDF3082 Secondary professional experience 3A. EDF3083 provides the required 10 days of professional experience to meet course requirements, plus an additional 5 days of professional experience in a secondary setting, totalling 15 days of placement. You are advised to independently check AITSL skill assessment requirements.

EDF1083Secondary professional experience 1A0 cp
EDF2081Primary professional experience 2B 0 cp
EDF3082Secondary professional experience 3A 0 cp
EDF3083Secondary professional experience 3D0 cp
EDF3087Primary professional experience 3D0 cp
EDF4082Secondary professional experience 4A 0 cp
EDF4086Primary professional experience 4D0 cp

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