2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar)

Abbreviation:

BEdEarlyYears(Dean'sSchol)

UOW Course Code:

1821

CRICOS Code:

081896F

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 755211

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) degree provides an enriched educational experience for motivated, high achieving students who wish to pursue a career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. Students will have the opportunity to gain industry experience and professional connections through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program in which students are paired with an early childhood education and care centre for continuous professional mentoring.  Students will also spend up to 16 weeks in early childhood education and care centres as part of the Professional Experience Program.

Dean's Scholar students have access to an academic mentor, extended library privileges, invitations to attend school workshops and seminars, and networking events. There is also the opportunity for casual employment in the UOW Faculty of Social Sciences, community research, or projects supervised by leading practitioners or scholars for 15 hours per year.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Education – The Early Years will demonstrate:

  1. A broad and coherent knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care pedagogies, policies and professional practice.
  2. Guided and self-directed enrichment activities on campus, in school and in community settings.
  3. Ongoing analysis of and engagement with the philosophy, ethics and practice in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  4. Developed cognitive, practical and communication skills to foster wellbeing in children and to collaborate respectfully with families, communities and educators.
  5. An active professional who is articulate with regards to the theory-practice nexus, its role and theirs as the teacher as researcher.
  6. Developed skills in autonomous problem solving, adaptive and innovative approaches to planning, programming and evaluating for all learners in the Early Childhood Education and Care context.
  7. A holistic understanding of socially inclusive practice; respect for culture, diversity and community in Australian society. 

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Dean’s Scholar) requires the following:

  1. The successful completion of 192 credit points comprising:
    • 28 core subjects (174cp);
    • 3 elective subjects (18cp); and
    • No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level.
  2. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
  3. Students must maintain a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 80% in each year of enrolment, from and including Year 2, to remain enrolled in the Dean’s Scholar program. 
Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
HAS 111 Essential Academic Skills 6 Autumn
EYIT101 Engaging with Technology in Early Childhood Education 6 Autumn
EYMP101 Early Childhood Contexts 6 Autumn
EYPP101 Play and Pedagogy 6 Autumn
Spring
EYCA102 Creative Arts Education in Early Childhood Settings 6 Spring
EYFE102 Childhood Sociology: Children in the Family, Community and Society 6 Spring
EYLL102 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood 6 Spring
EYPD102 Observing Children 6 Spring
Year 2
Autumn
EYDC201 Child Development and Care 6 Autumn
EYEP201 Effective Partnerships for Early Childhood Professionals 6 Autumn
EYPD201 Curriculum Content and Programming 6 Autumn
Plus ONE of the following electives:
EYED201 Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs in Early Years Education 6 Autumn
Or any 100, 200 or 300 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director 6 Autumn
Spring
EYEN202 Numeracy in Early Childhood Education 6 Spring
EYFE302 Historical and Philosophical Perspectives In Early Years Education 6 Spring
EYHS202 Children's Health, Safety and Wellbeing 6 Spring
EYPE202 Physical Environments for Learning in the Early Years 6 Spring
Year 3
Autumn
EYER301 Educators as Researchers 6 Autumn
EYCC302 Contexts of Development:Interconnections Betw Child,Family&Community 6 Autumn
EYDC301 Birth to 3 Years: Physical Care and Development 6 Autumn
EYFE301 Early Intervention - A Broad Approach 6 Autumn
Spring
EYAE202 Aboriginal Education for Booris 6 Spring
EYLL302 Birth to 3 Years: Developing Language Interactions 6 Spring
EYMP302 Early Childhood Education and Care Services - Management and Admin 6 Spring
EDAR302 Advanced Research Methods* 6 Spring
Year 4
Autumn
EYPD401 Early Years Project 12 Annual
EYTE401 Contemporary Theories and Practice in Early Childhood 6 Autumn
EYTS401 Transition to School 6 Autumn
Plus ONE elective at 200, 300 or 400 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director 6 Autumn
Spring
EYLL402 Children's Literature in the Early Years 6 Spring
EYMP402 Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood 6 Spring
Plus ONE of the following electives:
EYEK402 Engaging Koori Kids and their Families 6 Spring
EYST302 Science & Technology for the Early Years 6 Not offered in 2017
Or any 200, 300 or 400 level subject from Education or the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director 6 Autumn

 *Students enrolled in the Dean's Scholar degree complete EDAR302 in lieu of one elective.

Honours

An Honours program is available. For further information refer to the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours).

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is recognised by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority and is an approved early childhood teaching qualification for the purpose of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
Faculty Website
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 31 October, 2016