4 years External or 8 years External
This course allows Indigenous people in remote, isolated and regional Queensland communities to undertake a Bachelor of Education (Primary). The course examines learners and learning theories, curriculum studies and approaches to teaching and assessment. Professional experience involves practical work in schools and a variety of educational settings. Teacher coordinators at RATEP centres support students who study using web and print-based materials and interactive communication technologies. Students are expected to attend on-campus and professional experience activities throughout the course. This course is a community-based teacher education program. This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for teacher registration in Australia. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Education (Primary) at JCU.
The JCU Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.
James Cook University
A Queensland Working with Children Card (Blue Card) is required; refer to institution. All students must meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) standard prior to their final placement and Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA). Refer to Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the minimum English language requirements; refer to institution.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
Please note that RATEP is only available to people who identify as an Australian Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person. Proof of identity documentation is required. Applicants must also be located near RATEP sites in Queensland visit jcu.edu.au/college-of-arts-society-and-education/case-student-resources/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Teacher-Education/ratep-at-jcu. Sites may change.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Teaching in government and non-government service industries, administrator in government education departments, child care administrator, community development worker.