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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) CG03
Duration: Undergraduate entry - 4 years full-time; TAFE
Diploma of Early Childhood entry - 3 years full-time.
Mode: Years 1, 2, and 3 are internal; year 4 by external.
Location(On-Campus): B/G/M/R Yrs 1 - 3, Yr 4 external.
Courses/Units of Credit: Undergraduate entry - 32 courses/192 units of credit;
TAFE Diploma entry - 24 courses/144 units of credit.
Faculty: Education & Creative Arts.
Entry: QTAC.
Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for provisional registration
with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Full registration
is gained following the equivalent of 12 months successful, full-time
teaching.
Practicum/Work Placement: 100 days of Fieldwork must be undertaken, 80 days will
be completed in schools working with registered teachers, and a
further 20 days in an educational setting.
Residential School: Nil.
Exit Awards: Advanced Diploma of Education after 16 courses of study; Bachelor
of Teaching after 24 courses of study.
Contact: Cheryl Robert - 07 4922 0852
Program Overview
The proposed outcomes of the BEd(Early Childhood) program
focus on preparing teachers, who:
- are
enthusiastic professionals;
- are active learners;
- accept personal responsibility for their own continuing
professional development;
- have developed a personal philosophy of teaching;
- know and understand the core content of relevant curriculum;
- have developed expertise and advanced knowledge in a
specific area of learning of their own choosing;
- have explored various methods of teaching and have begun
to adopt a personal strategy; and
- have been exposed to a number of successful, current
practitioners. Students who have completed the Diploma of Early
Childhood (or equivalent) are eligible for credit for the equivalent of
one year study. These students need to consult with the early childhood
program coordinator to determine the number of courses advanced standing.
Early Childhood education specialists should have a degree
in early childhood education, or a degree in education with an early
childhood education specialisation, including substantial professional
studies in child development for 0 - 8 years and effective learning
and teaching in a range of P-3 settings. Specialists should also
have teaching experience with children in P-3 settings. Although
this degree recognises a specialisation, graduates are eligible
for registration as a teacher in a primary school to year 7.
Recommended Study Schedule: A
| Code |
Course |
| Year 1 - Autumn |
| EDCU11013 |
Health & PE Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDED11322 |
Communication Culture & Difference |
| EDCU11015 |
Numeracy in the Classroom |
| EDED11321 |
Child and Adolescent Development |
| Year 1 - Winter |
| EDFE11005 |
PPI |
| EDED12324 |
Student Needs & the
Supportive School Environment |
| EDED12325 |
Teaching Learning & Planning |
| EDCU12014 |
Study of Society & Environment Curric & Pedagogy |
| Year 1 - Spring |
| EDEC11021 |
Play Theory & Practice |
| EDEC11023 |
Principles & Dilemmas
of Early Childhood Practices |
| |
Elective |
| Year 2 - Autumn |
| EDFE12008 |
PPII |
| EDCU11020 |
Science Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDEC11022 |
From Philanthrophy to Political
Action |
| MATH12157 |
The Mathematical Experience |
| Year 2 - Winter |
| EDCU13016 |
Literacy in the Classroom |
| EDED14330 |
Gender as a Social Justice Issue |
| EDCU11021 |
Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| SCIE11008 |
Concepts of Science |
| Year 2 - Spring |
| EDEC11024 |
Contemporary Issues Early Childhood
Education |
| EDEC11020 |
Images of Childhood |
| |
Elective |
| Year 3 - Autumn |
| EDCU14019 |
English Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| EDEC11025 |
Roles & Responsibilities
of the Early Childhood Educator |
| EDFE11010 |
PPIII |
| EDCU11001 |
Curriculum Enquiry |
| Year 3 - Winter |
| EDFE11013 |
PPIV |
| EDCU11022 |
Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| EDED11344 |
Economy Education & Management |
| EDCU11023 |
Technology Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| YEar 3 - Spring |
| |
Studies in Education Elective |
| |
Studies in Education Elective |
Students who have completed the Diploma of Early Childhood
(or equivalent) may apply through QTAC for entry into this program.
Students with this qualification are given credit for the equivalent
of one year’s study and are required to complete 24 courses/144
units of credit of study (See Course Pathway B).
Students are required to consult with the early childhood
course coordinator to determine the number of courses advanced standing.
Recommended Study Schedule: B (For TAFE Graduates
| Code |
Course |
| Terms 1 & 2 - Credit given |
| Year 1 - Autumn |
| EDFE12008 |
Professional
Practice II |
| EDCU11020 |
Science
Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDEC11023 |
Principles & Dilemmas
of Early Childhood Practice |
| EDCU11015 |
Numeracy in the
Classroom |
| Year 1 - Winter |
| EDCU13016 |
Literacy
in the Classroom |
| EDEC11021 |
Play:
Theory & Practice |
| EDED12325 |
Teaching,
Learning & Planning |
| EDCU12014 |
Studies
of Society & Environment Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EXIT POINT for the Advanced Diploma of Education |
| Year 2 - Autumn |
| EDCU14019 |
English
Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDCU11021 |
The
Arts |
| EDEC11020 |
Images
of Childhood |
| EDEC11025 |
Roles & Responsibilities
of the Early Childhood Educator |
| Year 2 - Winter |
| EDFE11010 |
Professional
Practice III |
| EDCU11022 |
Mathematics
Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDED12324 |
Student
Needs in a Supportive School Environment |
| EDEC11024 |
Contemporary Early
Childhood Education |
| Year 3 - Autumn |
| EXIT POINT for the Bachelor of
Teaching |
| EDCU11001 |
Curriculum
Enquiry |
| EDCU11013 |
Health & PE
Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| EDFE11013 |
Professional
Practice IV |
| EDCU11023 |
Technology, Curriculum & Pedagogy |
| Year 3 - Winter |
| EDED11320 |
Language
Education & Professional Understanding |
| EDEC11022 |
From
Philanthropy to Political Action |
| |
2 x Studies in
Education electives |
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In Year 4 of the program, students may choose 4 Studies in
Education electives. All Studies in Education electives are offered
externally. Students must have successfully completed EDFE11010 to be eligible to undertake Studies in Education
electives. Students may select from:
Central Queensland University Handbook
This handbook was correct as at: 07-June-2001
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