Overview 2021
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
In 2021 this course is replaced by 42B Associate Degree in Education Support.
Course objectives
Students undertaking the Associate Degree (Education Support) will graduate with a qualification informed by core theoretical knowledge.
At the core of the course is a graduate who is educated to:
- Utilise a reasoned and critical perspective on aspects of education theory and practice
- Have a capacity to operate inclusively in highly diverse contexts, e.g. educational systems
- Have curricular and pedagogical competence which would enable the student to contribute effectively to educational and learning contexts
- Be appropriately collaborative and team focussed on a community of learners
- Have the capacity to be resilient learners who make evidence-based lifelong contributions to related educational fields, e.g. teacher aides, integration aides, school support officers.
Learning outcomes
1. Graduates will exhibit broad theoretical and technical knowledge related to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically knowledge of:
- educational theory and practice
- the Australian curriculum
- the role of the paraprofessional in supporting student learning
2. Graduates will demonstrate a broad range of skills pertinent to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically, a capacity to:
- operate ethically, inclusively and collaboratively in diverse, complex and at times unpredictable learning contexts
- communicate clearly, coherently and sensitively with students, colleagues, parents/carers
- use evidence to critically evaluate and reflect upon practice
- Collaborate effectively with community and industry stakeholders in order to build positive and effective partnerships.
3. Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills pertinent to paraprofessional work in schools, specifically, through:
- problem-solving, independently and collectively, to enable optimal learning outcomes for students
- planning for and supporting the delivery of a differentiated curriculum for individual learners
Career outcomes
Graduates will be highly sought in education careers other than teaching in particular in a classroom setting as Integration Aides, Teacher Aides, and School Support Officers. Graduates will also be highly sought after in the industry training sector, and will be suited to communication-based jobs, public relations and other sectors that value graduates with well-developed problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills.
Course structure
Year 1
In this unit you will develop the mathematical knowledge, skills, and confidence essential for further University study. In particular, you will explore and apply methods for: • Gathering, presenting and analysing numerical information (data, graphs, statistics)• Reasoning about relative proportions…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 3 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 3 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 3 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 3 | ||||
This unit prepares you for academic success at the start of your university studies. You will reflect on your own academic literacies necessary for your study and your new role as a pre-service teacher. This role includes the requirement to…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit recognises the centrality of language and literacy to learning and child development. Foundations of Literacy Support introduces concepts and theories that deepen and broaden your understanding of the professional activity undertaken by literacy support workers in the classroom.…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Foundations of Education Support introduces concepts and theories that deepen and broaden your understanding of the professional activity undertaken by education support workers in the classroom. It discusses the practical skills required in work contexts and provides opportunities to critically…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH161 Foundations of Education Support
This unit is pivotal to the course. A number of researchers have written about the importance of TAs and Paraprofessionals being clear about their role and how this assists Paraprofessionals’ effectiveness in working with children. Giangreco, Michael F. Giangreco, 2003()…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH162 The Role of the Paraprofessional
This unit builds on the content developed in unit one of the course within a broader examination of the role of the Paraprofessional. This unit will specifically assist students develop their understanding of theories of learning and teaching and provide…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH163 The Role of the Paraprofessional in Supporting Learning
This introductory unit prepares educators from a variety of disciplines to meet the maturational needs of diverse learners by providing a foundational base of knowledge regarding physical and cognitive development from conception through adulthood, with an emphasis on early childhood…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESP160 Growth and Motor Development Across the Lifespan
This unit offers an introduction to curriculum frameworks and the associated range of pedagogies involved in teaching and learning. Curriculum documents are not value-neutral; they are constructed by people who have particular viewpoints, perspectives and ideologies about education and schooling,…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit is designed for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) specialising in teaching young children from birth to 8 years. The unit introduces and interrogates current early childhood curriculum frameworks that guide reflective practice in child…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for ESH105 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Childhood
Year 2
Semester 1
This is the first of three English units you will undertake in the B.Ed. degree. The foundations of English are explored in two key modules, with the first focusing on the nature of language, culture, and how young people learn…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit is the foundation mathematics and numeracy unit for the Bachelor of Education. It provides an opportunity to reflect upon and to develop understanding of concepts that are central to mathematics curricula; to consider the cross-disciplinary implications and opportunities…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH120 Personal and Professional Numeracy
The unit will explore the theoretical and practical issues concerned with establishing and maintaining positive learning environments that allow all students to participate fully in educational opportunities. The unit will explore preventive strategies to establish a positive classroom climate in…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit extends your understanding of the emotional, intellectual, spiritual, interpersonal, social and environmental dimensions of health and wellness. The content focuses on critical aspects of social and emotional wellbeing (SEW) to ensure you can successfully promote SEW in a…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Semester 2
Foundations of Teaching introduces you to the study of teaching as a profession and provides opportunities for you to critically examine the nature of teachers work. Through reflecting on your past educational experiences and dispositions (that is, your attitudes and…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
In this second English unit, you will further the work commenced in ESH110 in language, closely integrating this with the Literacy Strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. The unit has a particular focus on contemporary approaches to the teaching of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH210 Developing Understandings of English
This unit introduces students to a range of learning theories and pedagogies appropriate for teaching Early Childhood (EC) and Primary mathematics. The unit will model and provide opportunities for students to engage with rich tasks, group work, problem solving, and…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH220 Primary and Early Childhood Mathematics Pedagogy
In this unit you will learn about Music and the Visual Arts as key areas of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Australian Curriculum: The Arts. You will become familiar with the research that supports the practice of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for ESH130 Arts Education: Music & Visual Arts
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Domestic Applicants
We recommend students enrolling in this course undertake at least one day of paid or volunteer work in a classroom setting. If you are providing home schooling we recommend that you are registered with the Home Education Advisory Council to provide home schooling.
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years
To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 40 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
All other domestic applicants
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
This course is not available to international applicants. International students may consider the following alternative courses:
· Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
- Alumni HECS scholarships
- Those employed in the Tasmanian education sector may be entitled to a partial HECS-HELP scholarship
How can we help?
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- International
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