Early Childhood Education Program
Program Director: Jillian Trezise
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Overview
Graduates of the four-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree are qualified to provide educational and care services for children up to eight years of age.
The program focuses on developing early childhood teachers as researchers and critically reflective practitioners. Approaches to program delivery include lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, utilising alternative modes of delivery. Emphasis is placed on student's self-directed learning, team problem-solving, and independent research.
Length of program
Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Program Structure
Progression Grid
Overseas Practice Teaching
The opportunity to undertake a period of practice teaching in China, Fiji, Thailand or Malaysia is also available, in addition to the practice teaching shown in the previous outline. This is arranged during June/July/January each year. Students are responsible for their own travelling and accommodation costs.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood is recognised by the Kindergarten Union of New South Wales, the NSW Department of Education and Training, the NSW Department of Community Services, and the Illawarra Children's Services Action Group and is currently under review for accreditation by the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Career Opportunities
Schools, NSW Department of Education and Training, private/independent preschools (kindergarten union, community organisations, mobile services, privately owned) and long day care (community based, privately owned, work based) as well as cruise ships and major holiday resorts.
Note: To be employed as a teacher by the NSW Department of Education and Training, graduates are required to have completed a 2 unit HSC mathematics subject or equivalent, and 2 units HSC English or equivalent.
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Students admitted to the Honours program will be expected to study over two sessions for a total of 48 credit points. The program requires the completion of a 24 credit point thesis, EDRT401 - Honours Thesis in Early Childhood, an annual subject, plus EDPD401 Professional development 3, EDSD401 Education for Sustainable Development and EDPD402 Professional development 4: Internship. Students from other institutions who have not completed equivalent subjects in their previous studies may be required to enrol in an approved Research Methods subject. The grade of Honours awarded will be determined by the calculation of a weighted average of merit points achieved at the first attempt in the 400-level subjects only using the formula listed in the University Course Rules. The Class of Honours will be based upon the weighted average mark achieved according to the following scale:
- Class 1: 85-100% of merit points
- Class 11: Division 1: 75 - 84% of merit points
- Class 11: Division 2: 65 - 74% of merit points
Students who enter the Honours program and fail to achieve the appropriate level of merit points may be eligible for a Bachelor of Education Pass degree.
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