Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
This course is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Specifically, this course provides a qualification for those intending to teach at the early childhood level of education from birth to eight years. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of children. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional experience in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 10 continuous weeks.
Structure
Credit Points: 800
Subjects
- EDUC1021 Child Development for Educators
- EDUC1023 Introducing Language, Literacy and Literature for Educators
- EDUC1019 Teaching and Learning in the Digital World
- EDUC1017 The Professional Educator: Developing Teacher Identity
- EDUC1027 Educators Inquiring About the World
- EDUC1025 Exploring and Contesting Curriculum
- EDUC1029 Performing Arts for Educators
- EDUC1031 The Numerate Educator
- EDEC2019 Early Childhood Professional Experience 1: Learning and Teaching in Junior Primary
- EDUC2005 Learning Theories, Diversity and Differentiation
- EDEC2025 Mathematics for the Early Years
- EDUC2007 Teaching Language, Literacy and Literature in Junior Primary
- EDEC2000 Early Learning Through the Humanities and Social Sciences
- EDEC2021 Engaging Children in Science
- EDEC2027 Health and Physical Education in Early Childhood
- EDEC2023 Visual and Media Arts for Early Childhood
- EDEC3016 Early Childhood Professional Experience 2: Quality Frameworks in Early Learning Centres
- INED3001 Indigenous Australian Education
- EDEC3020 Leadership in Early Childhood Education
- EDEC3022 Mathematics during the First Five Years of Life
- EDEC3024 Early Childhood Literacies
- EDEC3018 Early Childhood Professional Experience 3: Kindergarten to Pre-primary Learning Environments
- EDEC3026 Pedagogical Contexts for Play
- CTED4001 Teaching About Sacraments in Catholic Schools
- CTED4006 Teaching About Jesus in Catholic Schools
- CTED4008 Teaching About the Gospels in Catholic Schools
- EDIB4000 Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Programme
- EDIB4001 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
- EDIB4002 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- EDPR2000 Inquiry in the Science Classroom
- EDPR2004 Children as Mathematical Learners
- EDPR2016 Health and Physical Education
- EDPR3000 Inquiry in the Mathematics Classroom
- EDPR3001 English Pedagogies and the Integrated Curriculum
- EDUC4012 Relationships and Sexuality Education
- EDUC4014 Diverse Abilities and Curriculum Differentiation
- EDUC4020 Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development for Diverse Learners
- EDUC4021 Project-based iSTEM Education
- EDUC4022 Creative Literacies
- EDUC4023 Creating and Responding to Literature
- EDUC4029 Technologies: Coding for Teachers
- EDUC4032 iSTEM Education through Digital Stories
- EDUC4034 iSTEM: Social Issues
- EDUC4036 Language and Diversity
- EDUC4038 Technologies: Design Solutions
- EDUC4042 Alternative Approaches to Teaching Literacy and Numeracy
- EDUC4044 Literacy and Numeracy for First Nations Peoples of Australia
- EDUC4046 Technologies: Digital Solutions
- EDUC4048 Mentoring, Coaching and Tutoring
- EDEC4004 Curriculum Integration and Differentiation
- EDEC4006 Social Justice and Diversity in Early Childhood
- EDUC4049 The Professional Educator: Transition to the Profession
- CTED4001 Teaching About Sacraments in Catholic Schools
- CTED4006 Teaching About Jesus in Catholic Schools
- CTED4008 Teaching About the Gospels in Catholic Schools
- EDIB4000 Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Programme
- EDIB4001 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
- EDIB4002 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- EDPR2000 Inquiry in the Science Classroom
- EDPR2004 Children as Mathematical Learners
- EDPR2016 Health and Physical Education
- EDPR3000 Inquiry in the Mathematics Classroom
- EDPR3001 English Pedagogies and the Integrated Curriculum
- EDUC4012 Relationships and Sexuality Education
- EDUC4014 Diverse Abilities and Curriculum Differentiation
- EDUC4020 Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development for Diverse Learners
- EDUC4021 Project-based iSTEM Education
- EDUC4022 Creative Literacies
- EDUC4023 Creating and Responding to Literature
- EDUC4029 Technologies: Coding for Teachers
- EDUC4032 iSTEM Education through Digital Stories
- EDUC4034 iSTEM: Social Issues
- EDUC4036 Language and Diversity
- EDUC4038 Technologies: Design Solutions
- EDUC4042 Alternative Approaches to Teaching Literacy and Numeracy
- EDUC4044 Literacy and Numeracy for First Nations Peoples of Australia
- EDUC4046 Technologies: Digital Solutions
- EDUC4048 Mentoring, Coaching and Tutoring
- EDUC4040 Professional Experience 4: The Internship
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Recognition
This course is nationally recognised and accredited as an initial teaching qualification.
Study pathways
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority requires all Early Childhood Education pre-service teachers to pass a literacy and numeracy competency test during their degree. These tests comprise spelling, essay writing and knowledge of mathematics content appropriate to early childhood teachers.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $136,124 |
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| Online | International: $136,124 | No |
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