Online Education Early Childhood Primary Degree :: Accredited Universities

The early years of learning are critical if children are to achieve their potential.

As a teacher you can make a real difference to students' lives during their most formative years - helping prepare them for their future.

Teach across a number of year groups

Our experienced and professional staff will help you develop the practical teaching and knowledge you'll need to help guide your own students. They will introduce you to the key learning areas across all year groups, from Kindergarten to year seven and provide opportunities for you to explore a wide range of teaching strategies that promote student learning.

This will give you flexibility and variety within your role as a teacher, enabling you to work with students throughout different stages of their development.

Gain practical skills through school placements

Our course is designed to give you as much practical preparation as possible.

This means that throughout your degree you will participate in a variety of school experiences in early childhood and primary classrooms that will develop your practical teaching skills as you progress through your degree.

Graduates are recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) as well as the respective State, Catholic and Independent school departments, organisations and associations.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

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Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is a unique teacher education course that offers two career options for graduates. It is an initial-teacher education qualification that encompasses working with children from birth to age 12 in both Early Childhood settings and Primary Schools.

Being a teacher is a rewarding career for those who enjoy being part of children's growth and learning. The professional understandings and abilities learned in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) will be valued by the broader community. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes for being a successful early childhood and primary school teacher and become a member of one of the largest professions worldwide.

This course meets the accreditation requirements for both Early Childhood Teacher and Primary School Teacher. The course can be studied on-campus in Armidale, or by distance learning.

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Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

This course has 120 days of embedded professional experience of which 60 days of professional experience are in primary school settings and 60 days of professional experience in various early childhood settings. 22 days of the early childhood professional experience are undertaken with children from birth to age two years in relevant settings and 33 days are with children aged from three to five years in relevant settings. The remaining five days of professional experience are adult-focused in terms of leadership/management.

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Melbourne Burwood Campus offering is in a fully on-campus, on-line e-learning mode of learning. Full-time Burwood campus students attend two or three days on campus, face to face classes per week. Some units may be arranged in intensive sessions at least three times each trimester. Students undertake one to two professional experiences per year.

Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool Campuses offerings are in a community-based, on-line e-learning and face-to-face mode of learning. Full-time Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool students attend two-days on campus face-to-face intensive sessions held at least three times each trimester. Students undertake one to two professional experiences per year.

Enrolment in Deakin’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (E330) is available for the first time to Year 12 applicants and via the http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/doorstep/index.php delivery mode. The course has been adapted to meet new national and international standards in early childhood education, and includes a primary teaching component, allowing students to teach children up to age 8 years. The course meets the requirements of the relevant accrediting authorities for working in early childhood and primary school settings.
The course teaches students to apply an understanding of child development, curriculum theories and pedagogies in designing and implementing child-centred, play-based and developmentally appropriate programs in childcare, preschool and school contexts. Students also learn to identify and respond positively to contemporary issues and the changing work context within early childhood and primary education.
This course is offered in flexible study modes over 4 years, or can be fast-tracked by studying under Deakin’s 3-trimester system, enabling completion in 9 trimesters.

Major studies: Education (Teacher education), Literacy (Literacy and numeracy programs), Numeracy (Education studies), Professional experience practice (Authentic practicum placements), Teaching pedagogies (Early childhood and primary), Teacher education (Early childhood and primary), and Research.

Entry Requirements

The BECE is an undergraduate course for entry by applicants from secondary school or TAFE; applicants with a prior degree may apply for the Master of Teaching, which offers the option of a postgraduate qualification in Early Childhood Education.

Year 12 (VCE or equivalent) entry:
Prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 – two units (any study combination) of general mathematics or mathematical methods or units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English other than EAL.

VET/TAFE Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care holders:
Applicants entering into the second year of the program from a VET-based pathway must have successfully completed:
a graded Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (formerly known as Diploma of Children's Services) or equivalent early childhood qualification from a VET/TAFE institution or other approved registered training organisation; and
a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate;
The selection of Diploma-based applicants undertaking a TAFE pathway into the BECE will utilise the graded scores of the applicants’ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or other equivalent early childhood education qualification.

Levels of English and Mathematics which are achieved in any previous courses are considered in the selection process. Applicants need to provide evidence of their prior study of Mathematics and English achievements and/ or work related experience that demonstrates their English and mathematics proficiency. The selection team carefully scrutinises the applications for evidence of English and Mathematics proficiency.

Non year 12 (or equivalent applicants)
For non-VCE (or equivalent) applicants, selection is based on evidence that indicates suitability for teaching, including levels of English and Mathematics achieved in any previous study and work related experience that demonstrates literacy and numeracy. The Faculty may require some applicants to complete a STAT test.

Early Childhood teaching qualification upgrade (Available from 2014):
Applicants holding a three-year early childhood or teaching qualification, as listed on the ACECQA approved list of early childhood teaching qualifications, may apply to undertake one year of the course (8 credit points) to upgrade to a four-year early childhood qualification.

Applicants are ranked according to their most recent qualification, relevant professional experience or professional development related to early childhood education. Interested applicants should contact the course director: Dr Bonnie Yim, +61 3 522 72659, b.yim@deakin.edu.au

Other Fees

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Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the principles and procedures of supervising and educating children from newborn to age eight. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, specialty courses such as child development, early childhood literacy, curriculum development, cultural diversity, and exceptional children focus on preparing students for careers within the field of early childhood education.

Program Objectives
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Describe at a fundamental level how children learn, how teachers work with children and their parents, what is taught, and where the teaching takes place.

Examine childhood development by observing physical and psychosocial factors that lead to cognitive, language, and literacy development according to a child’s age.

Apply the guidance and discipline concepts applicable to children’s behavior in preschool and primary school classrooms.

Discuss the special needs of children with developmental disabilities, and how to implement programs that include these children in an early childhood classroom.

Develop and implement appropriate curriculum for young children, fostering creativity and emotional, social, and verbal competence within the curriculum.

Demonstrate an understanding of the partnerships with parents and others that teachers must create in order to achieve the best results for children in their classroom.

Demonstrate proficiency with English composition, and apply fundamental processes, theories, and methods to business communication in the workplace.

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and a basic understanding of computer applications.

Identify and apply fundamental math concepts for operations and problem solving, and apply basic statistical concepts and tools in order to correctly interpret the results of statistical analyses.

Be prepared to enter Ashworth College’s Master of Science or MBA programs without any additional academic preparation

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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SU's Master of Education is a flexible degree providing a coursework program for professionals who are associated with the practice of education and wish to advance their skills, knowledge base and qualifications.

Educators in the following fields will benefit from the Master of Education program:

primary education
religious education
police education
nurse education
speech therapy
counselling/guidance
secondary education
consultancy/advisory services
early childhood services
youth work
vocational education and training
continuing professional education
educational administration
rural education
distance education
workplace training and staff development

The degree program is designed to:

encourage and permit critical appraisal of policy, theory and practice in the education professions

improve the educator's professional competence and

enlarge the capacity for self development

provide the basis for leadership in the educator's chosen educational venture

increase awareness of the importance of educational research

permit highly qualified graduates of the programs to proceed to higher research degrees

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Education must have at least the following minimum qualifications:

hold the degree of Bachelor of Education from CSU or another tertiary institution (the Faculty normally accepts three year tertiary qualifications)

or

be a graduate from a degree course or approved diploma course of CSU and hold the Graduate Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (or their equivalent) from CSU or another tertiary institution

or

possess other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Faculty

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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