BP320 - Bachelor of Education

Plan: BP320P24 - Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach to learning and assessment

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) utilises blended delivery for a variety of active learning and teaching approaches, including case studies, action research, reflective techniques, presentations, group-based learning, discussions, negotiated learning (such as work-based projects), and professional practice experiences in schools and relevant educational settings. The 24cp full year course TCHE2696 Professional Experience: Planning for Learning and Teaching develops foundational skills in contemporary learning and teaching practices and builds reflective practice.

A range of embedded Career Development Learning and assessment activities are included in this program, aimed at enhancing your knowledge, capabilities and career awareness to prepare for and manage your careers throughout your life.

The program also utilises a range of assessment methods to evaluate your learning, with the aim of developing critical thinking skills and reflective practice. Assessment components include both formal assessments and informal self-assessments so that you can monitor your own learning. A range of approaches to assessment will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills across courses. Formative assessment will be provided throughout the semester, and summative assessment is undertaken at the completion of each course. 

Assessment will be used to provide you with feedback on your progress. The learning outcomes linked to courses can be effectively assessed by, (for example): written assignments, individual and group presentations, short answer question or multiple-choice tests, examinations, portfolio entries where you will provide evidence of your achievement of the Australian Graduate Teacher Standards, drawing on your Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences in educational settings, and reports on the design of individual programs for learners. Your capacity to perform as a pre-service teacher in schools will be assessed through written reports completed by your Professional Experience Mentors. 

An important aspect of the assessment of this program is to provide you with critical feedback from lecturers, peers and others (for example, supervising teachers) on your understanding and reflections of key criteria related to working effectively with curriculum, learners and colleagues as a pre-service teacher. This feedback is a valuable way of further developing your capabilities. You will also use self-assessment and reflections to demonstrate your own understanding of the content. In the final year of your studies, you will undertake a research project, known as a Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) to bring together the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the program. 

The assessment in this program conforms with RMIT University’s Assessment and Assessment Flexibility Policy. 

Inherent requirements 

The following information outlines the tasks you may be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements. 

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments available which may support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require. 

Some fundamental tasks for this program include: 

• reading, writing and number skills for demonstrating to students accurate reading, spelling, grammar and numeracy 
• vision and hearing to accurately gain information and monitor students 
• managing your behaviour and emotions to provide safe and competent teaching 
• time-based problem-solving when working with students

Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Education inherent requirements.

Why do you need to know? 

By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, and the non-academic abilities you may need in this program, you can: 

• understand more about the program 
• determine if you may need support during your studies 
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you 

Please note that if you have a disability, long-term medical condition and/ or mental health condition ELS can support you to create reasonable adjustments to ensure you can participate in your studies. You can contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) unit if you would like to find out more. Information about ELS can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience) you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/he.

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Work integrated learning

RMIT is committed to providing students with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in an RMIT program you will:  

• undertake and be assessed on a structured activity that allows you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice  
• interact with industry and community when undertaking this activity  
• complete an activity in a work context or situation that may include teamwork with other students from different disciplines.  
• underpin your learning with feedback from interactions and contexts distinctive to workplace experiences 

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) has strong relationships across a range of industry related disciplines and community partners. Throughout the program, you will engage with industry stakeholders in a variety of ways, work with industry partners and explore different discipline contexts. 

In this program, you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional work in a workplace setting and receive feedback from those involved in your industry. These interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning. 

Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace learning environment.

The program has been designed to provide a minimum of 80 days of supervised professional practice. 

The following Discipline, Professional Studies and Professional Experience compulsory (core) courses link content and assessment with professional practice and incorporate Work Integrated Learning:

• TCHE2696 Professional Experience: Planning for learning and teaching (5 distributed days, 10 block days) 
• TCHE2704 Professional Experience: Responsive teaching (15 days) 
• TCHE2627 Professional Experience: Classroom Cultures and Communications (15 days) 
• TCHE2722 Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) (15 days) OR  TCHE2723 Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) (15 days) 
• TCHE2717 Professional Experience: Teaching Performance Assessment (20 days) 

In order to graduate from this program, you are required to successfully complete a Teaching Performance Assessment in your final year, as part of the course TCHE2717 Professional Experience: Teaching Performance Assessment. 

This program provides work related projects in the learning activities and assessment. In your Professional Experience you will be learning about your future role as an educational professional. The feedback you receive from your lecturers, supervising teachers and others on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and assessment will be vital for your learning. The program prepares and supports you for these experiences. 

Please note that to undertake the Professional Experience courses in year one to year four of the program, you must provide a satisfactory Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC). 

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to the teaching profession 12 TCHE2624 Bundoora Campus Introduction to Language and Literacy 12 TCHE2698 Bundoora Campus Teaching Health and Physical Education 12 TCHE2699 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Planning for Learning and Teaching 24 TCHE2696 Bundoora Campus Teaching Early Literacy 12 TCHE2700 Bundoora Campus Introduction to Maths and Numeracy 12 TCHE2458 Bundoora Campus TCHE2494 Brunswick Campus Student and Teacher Well-being 12 TCHE2701 Bundoora Campus Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education 0 TCHE2625 Bundoora Campus Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education 0 TCHE2658 Bundoora Campus
AND
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Engaging with Indigenous Perspectives for Responsible Teaching Practice 12 TCHE2456 Bundoora Campus Becoming a Teacher of Science 12 TCHE2446 Bundoora Campus TCHE2503 Brunswick Campus Teaching the Technologies 12 TCHE2615 Bundoora Campus Inclusive Teaching 12 TCHE2702 Bundoora Campus Teaching Reading and Writing 12 TCHE2703 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Responsive Teaching 12 TCHE2704 Bundoora Campus Teaching Measurement, Geometry, Probability and Statistics 12 TCHE2479 Bundoora Campus TCHE2499 Brunswick Campus
AND
Select and Complete 12 credit points from the Health & Physical Education Focus courses, OR the Generalist Primary Education Focus courses, depending on your selected combination. Both Area of Focus Option lists can be found after the Year Four courses.
AND
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Teaching the Humanities 12 TCHE2638 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Classroom Cultures and Communication 12 TCHE2627 Bundoora Campus Teaching the Arts 12 TCHE2637 Bundoora Campus Teaching Number and Algebra 12 TCHE2489 Bundoora Campus TCHE2510 Brunswick Campus Teaching Upper Primary Literacy and English 12 TCHE2716 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete 12 credit points from the Health & Physical Education Focus courses, OR the Generalist Primary Education Focus courses, depending on your selected combination. Both Area of Focus Option lists can be found after the Year Four courses.
AND
Complete 24 credit points from your selected Minor. The list of Minors can be found after the Year Four courses.
AND
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Year Four of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Approaches to Cross-Curriculum Inquiry 12 TCHE2725 Bundoora Campus Professional Readiness 12 TCHE2718 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching Performance Assessment 12 TCHE2717 Bundoora Campus Education and Society 12 TCHE2642 Bundoora Campus Working with Child and Adolescent Support Networks 12 TCHE2485 Bundoora Campus
AND
Complete 24 credit points from your selected Minor. The list of Minors can be found after the Year Four courses.
AND
Select and Complete 12 credit points from the Health & Physical Education Focus courses, OR the Generalist Primary Education Focus courses, depending on your selected combination. Both Area of Focus Option lists can be found after the Year Four courses.
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Area of Focus Options
List of Area of Focus courses:
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Health and Physical Education Focus
Complete the following Three (3) courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting 12 TCHE2619 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Understanding Learners in Health, Physical Education and Sport 12 TCHE2647 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Sports Coaching Internship 12 TCHE2656 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Generalist Primary Education Focus
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Curriculum Assessment and Feedback 12 TCHE2469 Bundoora Campus TCHE2497 Brunswick Campus Teaching Primary Science 12 TCHE2472 Bundoora Campus TCHE2508 Brunswick Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Leading Literacy Learning and Teaching 12 TCHE2719 Bundoora Campus Leading Numeracy Learning and Teaching 12 TCHE2720 Bundoora Campus Leading STEM Learning and Teaching 12 TCHE2721 Bundoora Campus
)
AND
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Minor List
List of Minor(s):
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Minor: Health and Physical Education
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Rhythmic and Expressive Movement 12 TCHE2648 Bundoora Campus Biophysical Foundations to Health, Physical Education & Sport 12 TCHE2596 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Understanding Health and Physical Activity Behaviour 12 TCHE2598 Bundoora Campus Exercise Physiology for Health, Physical Education and Sport 12 TCHE2616 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: English for Education
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Writing for Children 12 COMM2463 City Campus The Craft of Storytelling 12 COMM2499 City Campus Poetry and Performance 12 COMM2464 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: The Humanities for Education
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Youth Studies 1: Theories, Trends and Development 12 HUSO2414 City Campus Self, Identity and Agency 12 HUSO2164 City Campus Australian Society in a Global Context 12 HUSO1207 City Campus Indigenous Studies 12 HUSO1296 City Campus Sustainable Futures 12 ENVI1153 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: Early Childhood Education
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Learning Through Play 12 TCHE2659 Bundoora Campus Building Partnerships with Parents, Carers and Community 12 TCHE2724 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Settings 12 TCHE2464 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: Student Wellbeing
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Youth Studies 5: Constructs of Health, Safety and Wellness 12 HWSS2235 City Campus Working with Human Service Consumers 12 HWSS2247 City Campus Alcohol and Other Drugs, Interventions and Complex Needs 12 HWSS2171 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: Inclusive Education
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Extending Differentiated Practice 12 TCHE2628 Bundoora Campus Teaching Children with Complex Needs 12 TCHE2474 Bundoora Campus Supporting Positive Behaviours and Student Success 12 TCHE2476 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: Working multi-lingually
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Language 12 LANG1323 City Campus LANG1373 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Language and Society 12 LANG1325 City Campus LANG1363 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Global Language 12 SOCU1046 City Campus Language in the Global Workplace 12 SOCU1049 City Campus Advanced English Language 12 LANG1029 City Campus Intercultural Communication 12 SOCU1025 City Campus
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Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: The Arts for Education
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Painting Elective 12 VART1316 City Campus VART3744 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Capture, Translate and Synthesise 12 VART3505 City Campus Public Art Projects 12 VART2027 City Campus Artists' Books 12 VART3480 City Campus Ideation for the Object 12 VART3506 City Campus Video Art 12 VART3464 City Campus
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Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: STEM for Education
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus The World of Life Sciences 12 ONPS2699 City Campus STEM for Sustainable Development 12 ONPS2702 City Campus ONPS2749 Bundoora Campus Physical Sciences in Action 12 ONPS2701 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (School Settings) 12 TCHE2722 Bundoora Campus Professional Experience: Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings (Non-School Settings) 12 TCHE2723 Bundoora Campus
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Program transition plan

This plan replaces BP320 Bachelor of Education (Primary), BP320PDI Bachelor of Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion) and BP320PPE Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport). The first intake into this plan will be semester 1, 2024. 

All students in year 1 of the old plans, who will be continuing their studies in 2024, will be transferred to this plan and will be provided with a study plan and a transition map of the same or equivalent courses to enable enrolment into this plan. 

Transition map of existing first year courses

BP320 Bachelor of Education (Primary)

	Existing program structure (BP320)			New program (BP320P24)		Change
TCHE2620	Learners, Learning and Development	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2641	Beginning and Early Literacy (Foundation to Year 2)	12	TCHE2700	Teaching early literacy	12	Replacement course
TCHE2624	Professional Experience: Preparing for Teaching	12	TCHE2624	Introduction to the teaching profession	12	Title change
TCHE2481	Teaching Physical Education	12	TCHE2699	Teaching health and physical education	12	Replacement course
TCHE2626	Professional Experience: Becoming a Teacher	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	Moved to year 3
TCHE2458	Introducing School Mathematics and Numeracy	12	TCHE2458	Introduction to maths and numeracy	12	Title change
TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	Moved to year 4
TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change
TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change

BP320PDI Bachelor of Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion)

	Existing program structure (BP320PDI)			New program (BP320P24)		Change
TCHE2620	Learners, Learning and Development	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2641	Beginning and Early Literacy (Foundation to Year 2)	12	TCHE2700	Teaching early literacy	12	Replacement course
TCHE2624	Professional Experience: Preparing for Teaching	12	TCHE2624	Introduction to the teaching profession	12	Title change
TCHE2481	Teaching Physical Education	12	TCHE2699	Teaching health and physical education	12	Replacement course
TCHE2626	Professional Experience: Becoming a Teacher	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	Moved to year 3
TCHE2458	Introducing School Mathematics and Numeracy	12	TCHE2458	Introduction to maths and numeracy	12	Title change
TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	Moved to year 4
TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change
TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change

BP320PPE Bachelor of Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport)

	Existing program structure (BP320PPE)			New program (BP320P24)		Change
TCHE2620	Learners, Learning and Development	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2641	Beginning and Early Literacy (Foundation to Year 2)	12	TCHE2700	Teaching early literacy	12	Replacement course
TCHE2624	Professional Experience: Preparing for Teaching	12	TCHE2624	Introduction to the teaching profession	12	Title change
TCHE2654	Professional Experience: Fundamentals of Movement and Instruction	12	TCHE2699	Teaching health and physical education	12	Replacement course
TCHE2626	Professional Experience: Becoming a Teacher	12	TCHE2696	Professional Experience (PX): Planning for learning and teaching	24	Replacement course
TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	TCHE2637	Teaching the Arts	12	Moved to year 3
TCHE2458	Introducing School Mathematics and Numeracy	12	TCHE2458	Introduction to maths and numeracy	12	Title change
TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	TCHE2642	Education and Society	12	Moved to year 4
TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2625	Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change
TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	TCHE2658	Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education	12	No change

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