Education Studies – Early Childhood/Primary Teaching, Minor (0331)
- Effective from: 2023
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0331
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Education Studies – Early Childhood/Primary Teaching minor is comprised of the four initial subjects from the Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) program. These subjects are designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of their role as pedagogical leaders in early childhood and primary school contexts. The subjects emphasise the importance of strengthening connections with diverse communities, building partnerships with families and creating safe and supportive spaces for children to create, explore and learn. Compulsory to all students in a Pathway to Teaching (Early Childhood/Primary) program, enrolment is dependent on the successful completion of 160 credit points in the undergraduate program.
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown Campus | Internal | Jaydene Barnes | |
| Bankstown City Campus (from 2023) | Internal | Jaydene Barnes | |
| Parramatta South Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Jaydene Barnes |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
Students will not be able to register into these subjects until completion of 160 credit points in the program.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 7057 | Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership | 10 |
| TEAC 7015 | Children, Families, Communities | 10 |
| TEAC 7156 | Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future | 10 |
| TEAC 7022 | Creative Teaching and Learning | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |