COURSE CURRICULUM

This teacher education program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required for effective primary school teaching. In the first year, students complete a series of thirteen courses that cover essential areas of pedagogy and curriculum knowledge. These include teaching early literacy, number and algebra, health and physical education, science and technologies, and the humanities. Students also engage in professional experiences such as "Introduction to Teaching" and "Thinking About Learning: Towards Praxis," which provide hands-on exposure to classroom environments. Additional courses focus on literacy development planning, engaging with Indigenous perspectives for responsible teaching practice, and approaches to educational research and inquiry. The first year also incorporates diagnostic assessments in literacy and numeracy, ensuring students meet foundational standards required for initial teacher education. This comprehensive combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure prepares students to understand and address the diverse learning needs of primary school students while fostering inclusive and effective teaching practices.In the second year, the program builds on these foundations, allowing students to refine their skills and apply them in more advanced contexts. Courses include teaching upper primary literacy and English, and teaching measurements, statistics, and probability, which deepen both subject knowledge and pedagogical competence. Students participate in professional experiences such as "Inclusive Teaching" and "Teaching Performance Assessment," providing further practical experience and opportunities to demonstrate professional proficiency. Contemporary arts, technologies, and learning environments is also studied, helping students integrate innovative teaching approaches and digital resources into their practice.Overall, the program balances theory, research, and practical experience, preparing graduates to be reflective, adaptive, and capable educators. By completing this program, students gain the pedagogical expertise, classroom management skills, and subject knowledge needed to deliver high-quality education across the primary school curriculum, while being well-prepared to support the diverse needs of their students.