Course results for Undergraduate Primary education Subjects

Understand literacy and numeracy as dynamic and evolving concepts. Engage with the underlying need for student comprehension of these two key areas. Learn to support development of literacy and numeracy holistically through your teaching.

Get students thinking about careers in about integrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (iSTEM). Understand how you can engage pupils through project-based learning. Get set for the classroom as you create and evaluate project plans.

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.

Learn to lead the way for students with diverse backgrounds and needs through both theory, and placement in a classroom. Get to know what it takes to create a safe, supportive learning environment, and how to maintain this through challenges.

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.

Explore the key content and teaching strategies of the humanities for primary school students. Study history, geography, economics, business, and civics and citizenship, all centred around an inquiry approach to learning.

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. 

Gain skills to teach STEM (the intersection of science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through digital storytelling. Use design thinking and consider how you might engage students on the same topic in your future.