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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

301381 v.7 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

BEd(Curtin) OR BEd(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 020852A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This degree prepares students to teach children aged zero to eight years in early childhood centres and in junior primary classes. The teaching profession and quality teacher training programs in particular have become a universal focus for the sustainability of our society. Teaching continues to be a valued and sought after profession in all countries. In accordance with this philosophy, Curtin provides a high quality undergraduate course for beginning early childhood teaching that is acclaimed both nationally and internationally. In addition to carefully selected local practicum placements, this course also provides opportunities for international internship, 'country' field experience and an honours' pathway. Curtin is proud of its highly qualified and experienced Education staff who provide a vibrant and contemporary learning environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to submit a recent Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (see page 5) at enrolment time. STAT elements considered are E and V.

Note

The Department of Education requires all Early Childhood Education students to pass a literacy and numeracy competency test in the first year of the degree. These tests comprise of spelling, essay writing and knowledge of mathematics content appropriate to early childhood teachers.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study.

Course Organisation

This course includes professional practice units and optional units. Core studies are undertaken with optional units and electives during the third and fourth years of the course. Support units cater for the different needs of tertiary students. In consultation with a course advisor, students may select sequenced pathways designed to support and enrich individual knowledge and skills. In third year students are selected for the honours program or continue with the standard stream.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are qualified to seek employment in the state and independent systems of education. Some also seek alternative settings and related industries.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and readers and other essential carefully selected study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
309252 v.4   Technologies for Learning 160 2.0 25.0
310934 v.2   Children's Development (Birth-8 Years) 101 3.0 25.0
310936 v.2   Pedagogy and Play (Birth-5 years) 101 3.0 25.0
310940 v.2   Effective Communication: Academic and Professional Contexts 101 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310935 v.2   Health, Child Protection and Physical Education (Birth-8 years) 102 3.0 25.0
310938 v.2   Language and Multiliteracies (Birth-5 years) 102 3.0 25.0
310939 v.2   Professional Practice in Early Learning Centres 102 2.0 25.0
310942 v.2   Numeracy (Birth-5 years) 102 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310937 v.2   Social and Emotional Development (Birth-8 Years) 201 3.0 25.0
310943 v.2   Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education 201 3.0 25.0
310945 v.2   The Creative Arts and Design in Early Childhood Education 201 2.0 25.0
310948 v.2   Diverse Abilities: Inclusive Practices (Birth-8 years) 201 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301186 v.4   Indigenous Australian Education 370 3.0 25.0
310941 v.2   Professional Practice and Inquiry-Based Programming (4-6 years) 202 4.0 25.0
310946 v.2   Language and Multiliteracies (5-8 years) 202 4.0 25.0
312997 v.1   Assessment Practices in Early Childhood Education 202 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3
312999 v.1   Early Childhood Education Stream 300.0
  OR  
313000 v.1   Honours Early Childhood Education Stream 300.0
  300.0
Year 4 Quarter 3
301192 v.4   Internship 425 100.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12427 v.3   Integrating Children with Special Needs 439 2.0 25.0
12428 v.3   Classroom Practices for Children with Special Needs 438 2.0 25.0
12438 v.4   An Introduction to Catholic Education I 492 2.0 25.0
12439 v.4   Christian Formation in a Catholic School 493 2.0 25.0
12440 v.4   Religious Education for Life 494 2.0 25.0
301193 v.3   Educating Children with Disabilities 497 2.0 25.0
301194 v.3   Social Contexts of Development for Children with Special Needs 498 2.0 25.0
9443 v.11   Learning Problems in the Classroom 414 2.0 25.0

#    Students enrolled in third year in 2009 take 301186 Indigenous Australian Education in Year 3, Semester 2

*    These streams are undertaken over two semesters - Year 3, Semester 2 and Year 4, Semester 1.

NB    Students may choose other options or electives

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2011 Midland Campus Semester 1         Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.