格里菲斯大学

This program prepares students to teach in primary or secondary settings. Students undertake a foundation first year and then undertake studies in either primary or secondary education from Year 1/Trimester 3. Students undertake professional practice which includes observation and participation in schools, practice teaching and community field studies. Foundation (First) Year: All courses in the foundation year of the Bachelor of Education are offered across all three campuses (Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt).

Primary Education (Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt): Curriculum areas include history and geography, the way language develops and works, mathematics, science and technology, health and physical education, and the arts. Students studying Primary Education may also take a major in either Health and Physical Education or Special Needs Education or select one of the available minors. Core courses in the Primary Education Major are offered across all three campuses (Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt). Students may need to travel to another campus to undertake courses specific to a particular second Major or Minor that are not offered on their home campus.

Primary Majors

• Health and Physical Education (Gold Coast)
• Special Needs Education (Mt Gravatt)

Early Childhood Education

Year 2

Students must complete the following courses:

Trimester Course code Course title CP

Tri 33235EDN English in the Early Years of School (see Note 1) 10

Note 1: This course includes 15 days of professional experience.

Year 3

Students must complete the following courses:

Trimester Course code Course title CP

Tri 13401EDN The Developing Child within Family and Community 10

Tri 13402EDN Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Care 10

Tri 12024HSV Engagement with Children (see Note 2) 10

Tri 23403EDN Programs and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education 10

Tri 33405EDN Supporting young children's pro-social behaviour (see Note 3) 10

Note 1: This course includes 15 days of professional experience in a P-3 setting.

Note 2: This course includes 20 days of professional experience in a prior-to-school setting.

Note 3: This course includes 20 days of professional experience in a prior-to-school setting.