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Study bachelor degree online with Curtin University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Explore teaching strategies and integrate theory with practice. Study lesson planning, classroom management, special education and digital literacy. Gain practical experience through block teaching plus a whole term internship

Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development for Diverse Learners

iSTEM: Social Issues

Performing Arts for Educators

Creating and Responding to Literature

Educators Inquiring About the World

Introducing Language, Literacy and Literature for Educators

Child Development for Educators

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Programme

iSTEM Education through Digital Stories

Gain an overview of human development from conception to early adolescence. Interpret aspects of development related to age—exploring how the interactions between the child, caregivers, home and school impact children's development.

Develop confidence in your academic and professional literacy. To teach language, you’ll need to understand the role and value of language in communities. You’ll also need solid personal literacy skills—essential for academic writing and referencing.

Understand the value of dance, drama and music in society alongside children’s developmental growth. Inquiry-based and praxis-led learning will encourage your creative thinking, self-expression, meaning-making and ability to convey ideas. 

Lay the foundations for meaningful interpretation and implementation of curriculum in the context of science and humantities. Seek answers to local and global social and environmental issues using various information and communication technologies.

Appreciate the factors that dictate the importance of health and physical education within the curriculum. Gain knowledge of children's physical and social development to instill positive attitudes towards personal health and activity in learners.

Health and Physical Education

Learn the skills, conventions and processes for teaching English to children. You’ll explore current theories in English teaching, learn the key elements for early reading and writing, and see the importance of Children’s Literature.

Teaching Language, Literacy and Literature in Junior Primary

Plan for your future as a teacher with work placement and a digital portfolio. Evaluate lesson planning techniques, create learning goals and tackle teaching strategies. Consider theoretical studies, contextual factors, and student needs. 

Primary Professional Experience 1: Planning for Teaching

Immerse yourself in the number and algebra strand of the Australian mathematics curriculum. Explore how children learn maths through a constructivist teaching approach, and identify knowledge using assessment strategies and diagnostic assessment.

Children as Mathematical Learners

Using a body of literature, investigate issues in language and literacy. Try to understand how the text may be more broadly understood through collaborative discussion. Evaluate English teaching theory and pedagogies for diverse communities. 

The Literacy Researcher

Prepare a digital portfolio that showcases ability to think critically. Consider the progression of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, along with literature., theory and assessment practices. Build your own assessment process.

Primary Professional Experience 3: Evaluating Learning

Curtin University Bachelor Degree Courses & Degrees | Open Universities Australia

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