Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
The Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is a unique course of study developed specifically for educators in the Pacific Islands. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Teaching (Pacific Focus) may undertake this course as an additional two years (full time equivalent) of study toward a Bachelor qualification. The course offers…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is a unique course of study developed specifically for educators in the Pacific Islands. Graduates of the Associate Degree of Teaching (Pacific Focus) may undertake this course as an additional two years (full time equivalent) of study toward a Bachelor qualification. The course offers four career pathways for graduates and encompasses working with children in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Inclusive Education, as well as professional experience and a 50-day internship.
Being a teacher is a rewarding career and this course aims to provide Pacific Island educators with the necessary professional skills to meet the needs of current and future generations of students. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills online and through professional experience placements. This knowledge and aptitude will contribute to one of the largest professions worldwide.
Course Aims
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to be effective four-year trained educators in Early Childhood, Primary, Inclusive or Secondary Education in the Pacific Island Context, demonstrating and applying, in this context, coherent, broad and deep knowledge and skills relating to the seven elements prescribed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- know their students and how students learn;
- know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;
- plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;
- create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;
- assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;
- continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and
- continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
Career Outcomes
You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to step into a rewarding career as a Pacific Islands teacher with four career pathways. Your career options include:
- kindergarten / early childhood teacher
- primary teacher
- secondary teacher
- school management
- human resources
- educational research.
REQUIREMENTS
A candidate shall hold the AQF Level 6 Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) of the University of New England.
Candidates who completed the Early Childhood Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise in the same area.
Candidates who completed the Primary Education specialisation within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) may specialise in either Primary Education or Inclusive Education.
Candidates who completed the Secondary Education (English), Secondary Education (Mathematics), Secondary Education (Science), Secondary Education (Geography/HSIE), or Secondary Education (History/HSIE) specialisations within the Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) must specialise within the same area.
An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
