Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program that equips students for careers as a teacher for early childhood teaching and all primary school year levels. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is for people who sense a calling to primary teaching or early years…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program that equips students for careers as a teacher for early childhood teaching and all primary school year levels.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for people who sense a calling to primary teaching or early years education.
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) – BEEP – is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, designed to meet the ACECQA standards for early childhood teaching program assessment and the Graduate Teacher Standards Descriptors – professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement at the undergraduate teacher level. It equips students for provisional registration as generalist teachers for early childhood teaching and all primary school year levels.
It provides a core of pedagogy in each of the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) and professional experience. In addition to developing general skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, graduates will be equipped with theoretical knowledge in curriculum development and pedagogy, to equip them for classroom teaching.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) may find employment in early childhood centres, schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills and critical thinking, including careers as: corporate trainers and development managers, curriculum consultants and developers, educational administrators, educational researchers, government policy advisers, community educators education publication writers or editors, or education policy analysts. Additionally, graduates may progress further along the pathway toward Level 8 and 9 (postgraduate studies) upon completion of the course.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of no less than 65 (or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course. This must include a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification are advised to seek provisional entry into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non-English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent). Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
