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School

Course coordinator

Kymberley Barbary

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

073119C

Course instance contact

Kymberley Barbary

Course duration (full time)

4 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

Students must complete a total of 480 credit points to graduate from this course. To be eligible to graduate students must complete supervised teaching practicum as indicated in the course structure.

Course structure
480 credit points

Level two120 credit points
Level three120 credit points

Discipline specialisations

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
To apply current theories about learning to teaching contexts associated with Primary aged students when catering for the needs of individual learners
2.
To demonstrate curriculum content knowledge associated with teaching all curriculum areas associated with Primary school, through effective planning for teaching, including the ability to select appropriate resources
3.
To develop detailed assessment tasks in teaching and learning suitable for a variety of formative and summative purposes
4.
To identify and apply the elements of classroom management which contribute to a safe, effective learning environment in Primary schools
5.
To design and construct learning environments which are meaningful and engaging for learners and which meet their learning needs
6.
To access relevant curriculum documents and apply them in planning for learning
7.
To critically reflect on learning in order to improve professional knowledge and professional skills

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities

Interprofessional learning

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

External pathways

External pathways into this course