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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 and Location: Years 1, 2, and 3 are internal - B/G/M/R; year 4 by 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: No new enrolments are being accepted into this program (only available for continuing students).
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.
Exit Awards: Advanced Diploma of Education after 16 courses of study; Bachelor of Teaching after 24 courses of study.
Contact: Patricia Moran 4930 9590.
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: B/G/M/R - 020519C.

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 of 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 3 - Autumn

EDCU14019   English Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDEC11025   Roles & Responsibilities of the Early Childhood Educator

EDCU11023   Technology Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

Year 3 - Winter

EDFE11010   PPIII

EDCU11022   Numeracy in Action

Studies in Education Elective

Studies in Education Elective

Year 3 - Spring

EDFE11013   Professional Practice IV

EDED11344   Economy, Education and Management

Studies in Education Elective

Students with TAFE Qualifications

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 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   Numeracy in Action

EDED12324   Student Needs in a Supportive School Environment

EDEC11024   Contemporary Early Childhood Education

Year 3 - Autumn

EXIT POINT for the Bachelor of Teaching

EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

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

Studies in Education (Electives)

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:

Code Course

EDED11276   Computers in Education

EDED11277   Racial Formation & Education

EDCU19017   Managing Religion Learning in a Catholic School

EDCU19018   Teaching Religion in a Catholic School

RELG19001   Religious Experience & Texts

RELG19002   Religious Tradition & Rituals

EDED11345   Assessing Learners

EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

EDED12347   Inclusive Educational Strategies

EDED12348   Human Relationships & Group Processes

EDED11350   Technologies for Learning & Teaching

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