Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective early childhood teacher and leader with our early childhood education course. In our course, youll learn how to demonstrate an exemplary standard of teaching, and how to be adaptable and highly proficient in critical and future thinking with a sound grasp of early childhood teaching and pedagogy. Our early childhood education course is ideal for teachers who aspire to meet the needs of contemporary early childhood services. Youll study philosophies, principles and practices of early childhood teaching, and how teaching and learning in discipline areas of language and literacy, mathematics, arts, science, and health and well being are integrated across early childhood education play based programs.

Designed for

Applicants with Higher Education studyApplicants who have completed part of a higher education course, either at a non-university higher education provider or university, are welcome to apply. Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). All RPL applications are assessed on an individual basis and granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes have been demonstrated by completion of subjects in your prior course.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:current Working with Children and Police Record Checksachieved a score of at least 25 in one of the VCE English group of studies at Units 3 and 4 OR demonstrate an equivalent literacy standarda score of at least 25 in a VCE mathematics unit OR have successfully completed a tertiary entrance mathematics equivalency course (TEMEC)successfully completed an individual face-to-face selection interview of approximately 30 minutes duration. The selection interview takes the place of the CASPer test, which is not required for entry into this course. The selection interview will be a verbal assessment of your aptitude for early childhood teaching through a series of questions which include analysing given scenarioscompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online tutorial tasks and submitting word processed assignments through StudentWeb Applicants with Vocational Education And Training (VET) StudyApplicants who have completed a VET course of study in early childhood education at a public TAFE or other VET provider are welcome to apply. All training packages of Diploma of Early Childhood are accepted regardless of date completed. You will receive credit for a total of 6 degree subjects on the basis of your diploma studies.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:current Working with Children and Police Record Checksachieved a score of at least 25 in one of the VCE English group of studies at Units 3 and 4 OR demonstrate an equivalent literacy standarda score of at least 25 in a VCE mathematics unit OR have successfully completed a tertiary entrance mathematics equivalency course (TEMEC)successfully completed an individual face-to-face selection interview of approximately 30 minutes duration. The selection interview takes the place of the CASPer test, which is not required for entry into this course. The selection interview will be a verbal assessment of your aptitude for early childhood teaching through a series of questions which include analysing given scenarioscompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online tutorial tasks and submitting word processed assignments through StudentWeb Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience, and who have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, are welcome to apply.Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them prepare for tertiary education or that are relevant to early childhood education.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:current Working with Children and Police Record Checksachieved a score of at least 25 in one of the VCE English group of studies at Units 3 and 4 OR demonstrate an equivalent literacy standarda score of at least 25 in a VCE mathematics unit OR have successfully completed a tertiary entrance mathematics equivalency course (TEMEC)successfully completed an individual face-to-face selection interview of approximately 30 minutes duration. The selection interview takes the place of the CASPer test, which is not required for entry into this course. The selection interview will be a verbal assessment of your aptitude for early childhood teaching through a series of questions which include analysing given scenarioscompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online tutorial tasks and submitting word processed assignments through StudentWeb Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must have:achieved a score of at least 25 in one of the VCE English group of studies at Units 3/4 level, OR, demonstrate an equivalent literacy standardachieved a score of 25 in any VCE maths unit, OR have successfully completed a tertiary entrance mathematics equivalency course (TEMEC)booked and successfully completed an individual face-to-face selection interview of approximately 30 minutes duration. The selection interview takes the place of the CASPer test, which is not required for entry into this course. The selection interview will be a verbal assessment of your aptitude for early childhood teaching through a series of questions which include analysing given scenarioscurrent Working with Children and Police Record Checkscompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online tutorial tasks and submitting word processed assignments through StudentWeb

Structure

Completion of 28 core subjects and 4 practicum subjects with a total of 80 days of placement required. / You will complete 30 hours of face-to-face class time in lecture, tutorial and workshop format. Additionally, you will complete approximately 5 hours of online activities for each core subject. Attendance at classes is compulsory.

Subjects

• child development and learning
• leading infant toddler programs
• the preschooler
• the child in the early years of school
• recognising, understanding and responding to trauma
• current contexts in early childhood education
• early childhood regulatory frameworks
• reflective practice 1
• the teacher as a leader
• the teacher as a manager
• action research project
• professional practice
• practicum 1
• practicum 2
• practicum 3
• practicum 4
• effective partnerships in early childhood education
• developing relationships with children
• families and the early childhood community
• inclusive education
• performing arts
• language and literacy development
• mathematics in early childhood
• visual arts
• science and environmental studies in early childhood
• ict in early childhood
• the planning cycle
• teaching and learning theories through play
• positive learning environments
• documenting and assessing
• reflective practice 2
• indigenous and multicultural education

Standard entry requirements

International students must have completed an Australian Year 12 or international equivalent with a pass.

Recognition

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. Applicants who have already completed an approved Diploma in Children's Services or similar will be able to pathway into the course, provided they meet all entry requirements, and will receive six subjects credit.After successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for entry into a Master's in Education at a university of your choice.

Study pathways

Early Childhood Teacher in:preschoolskindergartensearly learning centreslong day care settings

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