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James Cook University Online Bachelor of Education (Primary)
James Cook University Online

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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    About: The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in primary education. You'll develop essential skills in teaching and learning while gaining a comprehensive understanding of child development, curriculum design, and instructional strategies. This program fosters critical thinking and collaboration, ensuring youโ€™re equipped to create engaging learning environments for young learners.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates often pursue careers as primary school teachers, educational coordinators, or child development specialists. Opportunities also exist in educational administration and curriculum development, where you can impact educational practices and policies.

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Learn to establish positive and engaging learning environments for primary school students. Benefit from a wide range of placement opportunities across your degree in regional, rural and remote areas. Develop skills to improve Indigenous education outcomes and leverage a world-class education into a career that will change lives, including your own.

Focus on the curriculum for children from Prep to Year Six. Youโ€™ll learn methods for engaging students through creative activities and strategies, establishing routines and patterns, and maintaining positive, respectful learning environments. Develop skills for leading a classroom, including inclusive teaching methods that ensure the success of each of your students.

Experience relevant workplace learning in primary school settings. Gain professional experience from your first year of study in state, Catholic, and independent schools. Over the course of your Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, youโ€™ll undertake 85 days of placement. In your final year, you will complete a mandatory five-day intensive Professional Orientation Program, ensuring that youโ€™re ready to take on your career in education with confidence.

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