Inherent requirements - Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education

These inherent requirements apply to the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education (course code D30013) and the following double degrees:

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Arts (course code D30021)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Music (course code D30041)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Science (course code D30051)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Fine Art (course code D30061)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Business (course code D30071)

Inherent requirement domains

Your ability to recognise and moderate your behaviour and respond in ways that are appropriate in a diverse range of environments.
Subdomains: Self-reflection, Accountability and Adaptability.
How is behavioural insight important in this course?
This course requires you to demonstrate personal insight and self-management in order to make decisions and respond to the needs of children, parents/carers and colleagues.
You will be required to:
- work under pressure, multi-task, and retain a professional demeanour
- critically reflect on performance feedback provided, actions and decisions taken, and consider alternative courses of action
Your ability to demonstrate professional capabilities, including a commitment to treat people with dignity and respect, and awareness of the limits of your own knowledge, skills and health. You will also be required to comply with applicable law, regulations and any other university codes or policies.
Subdomains: Treat others with dignity and respect; Act ethically; Comply with laws, policies and procedures; Legal compliance with registration bodies.
How is professionalism important in this course?
This course requires you to be accountable and responsible for your professional behaviour, including in the wider community.
Your ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a range of audiences including verbal, non-verbal, written and numerical communication.
Subdomains: Verbal; Non-verbal; Written; Numeracy.
How is communication important in this course?
This course requires you to have good communication and interpersonal skills, these are essential for building positive relationships with and working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with children, colleagues, parents/carers, other professionals and community members.
You will be required to:
- interact with all age groups from children to older people
- provide clear instruction and explanations tailored to the needs of children
Your ability to work willingly and cohesively as part of a team, taking responsibility for your actions as well as recognising and respecting the skills of others.
Subdomain: Responsibility.
How is teamwork important in this course?
This course requires you to work both independently and collaboratively in settings which can be unpredictable and challenging.
You will be required to:
- demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to other people’s feelings and experiences
- be aware of and positively manage the dynamics of social interactions
Your capacity to locate appropriate and relevant information and your ability to process information relevant to practice and the ability to integrate, reflect on and implement theoretical knowledge in a range of settings.
Subdomains: Ability and capacity to learn; Literacy; Numeracy.
How is cognition important in this course?
This course requires you to understand learners and how they learn; know content areas and how to teach them; plan effective teaching and learning experiences; assess learning; and apply theory in practice.
You will be required to:
- acquire and apply knowledge and skills
- design experiences that support children’s learning and their social, emotional and physical development
- interpret and correctly apply data, measurements and other criteria to assess learning
Your ability to acquire information, carry out a range of tasks and procedures suitable to the required level of capability, and understand and carry out your assigned role in adverse situations.
Subdomains: Fine or gross motor skills; Strength.
How are physical and observational skills important in this course?
This course requires you to have physical, motor and sensory capabilities to provide learning experiences and safely supervise children. Visual observations and assessments are fundamental to a safe and effective practice.
You will be required to:
- perform physically and mentally at a consistent and sustained level during Professional Experience
- make visual observations to assess learning and keep children safe

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Inherent requirements - Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education

Inherent requirement domains