Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

 

Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• show broad and coherent knowledge of children aged 0-5 years, notably in relation to how they learn, with comprehensive knowledge of early childhood curriculum and quality frameworks within the Australian context
• plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse early childhood contexts, showing appropriate initiative and judgment
• apply knowledge and skills to create and maintain supportive, safe and engaging learning environments, with an ability to critically analyse information in diverse early childhood contexts
• critically review and apply theory to practice, showing initiative and informed judgment in decision making and problem solving
• assess children’s learning and use clear communication to report outcomes to parents and communities through critically analysing, consolidating and synthesising assessment information
• articulate a deep knowledge of the early childhood profession that is informed by critical thinking and synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge and ongoing professional learning
• collaborate respectfully with colleagues, families and children, with communication skills that present clear, coherent and current knowledge
• demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the principles of diversity and difference and the implications to children’s rights and inclusive practice, and have the ability to adapt such knowledge in diverse contexts.