The Bachelor of Education provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of teaching and learning in an Australian context. This degree does not qualify students to become a teacher. Students will gain broad knowledge of primary school and early childhood areas and the capacity to critically review theory and practice. Course structure Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Course learning outcomes Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, graduates will be able to: show broad and coherent knowledge of students aged 0-12 years and how they learn with capacity to show initiative and judgement when making decisions or solving problems show broad and coherent knowledge of Primary School and Early Childhood content areas within the Australian context, and capacity to critically review theory and practice demonstrate the capacity to show initiative and judgment to plan for, and implement, effective teaching and learning in diverse contexts with the capacity to solve problems with intellectual independence demonstrate the capacity to adapt knowledge and skills to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments, and the ability to critically analyse information in diverse contexts show responsibility and accountability for own learning to identify, engage in and apply professional learning, individually and in collaboration with others demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the principles of diversity and difference and the implications to children’s rights and inclusive practice, with the ability to adapt such knowledge in diverse contexts. Career opportunities The Bachelor of Education offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of education as an academic discipline. This course enables graduates to work within the field of education at a policy or governmental level but without the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) accredited teaching award. The flexibility of this degree allows students the opportunity to choose electives which match the broad variety of education environments and develop skills for the future education workforce.