Bachelor of Education - Primary Education and Disability Inclusion (BP320PDI) (098533E)

Discover a career where students will make an impact and shape young minds. Utilizing an always in-demand and globally-recognized teaching qualification, They will have the opportunity to influence the lives of young people on a daily basis.

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s recently reaccredited teaching courses are designed to equip students with the most relevant and up-to-date course content. Students get to decide what kind of teacher they would like to be, and choose from specializations in general primary, early childhood, disability inclusion, physical education and sport. They will also have the opportunity to swap streams should they change their mind about where they would like to specialize. Through their subject selection, they can explore English, mathematics, and STEM subjects.

Combining hands-on experiences with theoretical learning, students will build the skills they need to be an effective and influential teacher in a variety of settings. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology offer them 80+ days of professional placement, giving them the opportunity to gain some real-world experience, and graduate classroom-ready.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion) specialization prepares students to teach learners with special needs, whether in specialist disability settings or in mainstream schools. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and capabilities to work proactively with learners with disabilities, their families and other professionals in educational settings.

This program offers students an education degree for primary teaching through a combination of theoretical knowledge and professional experience. It prepares them for the dynamic and challenging world of education. It provides them with globally transferable skills and a qualification that can lead them to practicing as a teacher in Australia and overseas. They will experience a variety of interactive learning and teaching approaches. They will undertake Professional Experience placements, within a variety of educational settings that provide learning activities linking theory with practice, particularly in relation to the special education sector.