301381 v.4 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

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

Introduction
This pre-service course provides qualifications for those intending to teach at the early childhood level of education. It prepares graduates to teach children aged three to eight years in early childhood centres and in junior primary classes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and V and Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Note
The Department of Education require all Early Childhood Education students to pass a literacy and numeracy competency test in the first year of the degree.

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

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time study.

Course Organisation
This course includes core studies including Professional Practice units and optional unit studies. Core studies are undertaken concurrently with optional units and University electives. Units cater for the different needs of the early childhood group. In consultation with a course adviser, students select sequenced pathways designed to support and enrich individual knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged, where possible, to undertake electives in place of optional units from other areas of the University. In the third year students are selected for the honours program or continue with the standard course stream.

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

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

301179 v.2 Ed 125 - Development and Education 3.0 25.0

307361 v.1 Ed 123(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (ECE) 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301180 v.2 Ed 129 - Introduction to Curriculum 3.0 25.0

301183 v.2 Ed 127(E) - Professional Practice II (ECE) 3.0 12.5

301184 v.2 Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment 3.0 25.0

301222 v.3 Ed 124(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (ECE) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301181 v.2 Ed 243 - Technology in Education 3.0 25.0

301185 v.2 Ed 242 - Curriculum Planning Processes 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301188 v.2 Ed 246(E) - Professional Practice III (ECE) 4.5 12.5

301190 v.2 Ed 247 - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development 3.0 25.0

301755 v.3 Ed 245(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (ECE) 1.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301191 v.2 Ed 345 - School Based Curriculum Development 3.0 25.0

301217 v.2 Ed 346(E) - Professional Practice IV (ECE) 4.5 12.5

307364 v.1 Ed 343(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (ECE) 7.5 12.5

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305699 v.1 Early Childhood Education Stream 200.0

OR

305700 v.1 Honours Early Childhood Education Stream 200.0

200.0

Year 4 Semester 2

301192 v.2 Ed 496 - Internship 30.0 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits

3801 v.7 Ed 443 - Introductory Computing for Teachers 3.0 25.0

10134 v.4 Ed 458 - Using Computers in the Classroom 2.0 25.0

12417 v.2 Ed 451(Q) - Children's Literature 3.0 25.0

12422 v.2 Ed 447(Q) - Making Music with Children 3.0 25.0

12423 v.2 Ed 464(Q) - Primary Art Education 3.0 25.0

12424 v.2 Ed 463(Q) - Art for Children 3.0 25.0

12427 v.2 Ed 439(Q) - Integrating Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0

12428 v.2 Ed 438(Q) - Classroom Practices for Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0

12429 v.2 Ed 448(Q) - Movement and Drama K-7 3.0 25.0

12430 v.2 Ed 434(Q) - Movement and the Young Child 3.0 25.0

12431 v.2 Ed 435(Q) - Junior Primary Classrooms 3.0 25.0

12438 v.2 Ed 492(Q) - Celebrating Christian Ritual 3.0 25.0

12439 v.2 Ed 493(Q) - Christian Foundations 3.0 25.0

12440 v.2 Ed 494(Q) - Teaching in Faith Education 3.0 25.0

12441 v.2 Ed 495(Q) - Curriculum Principles in Religious Education 3.0 25.0

13454 v.3 Ed 410(P) - Visual Information - Technology and Learning 3.0 25.0

13455 v.3 Ed 455(P) - Designing for Technology in Education 3.0 25.0

13456 v.3 Ed 457(P) - Using the Internet in Schools 3.0 25.0

301193 v.2 Ed 497(Q) - Educating Children with Disabilities 3.0 25.0

301194 v.2 Ed 498(Q) - Social Contexts of Development for Children with Special Needs 3.0 25.0

301195 v.2 Ed 429 - Mathematics Education II 3.0 25.0

301196 v.2 Ed 425 - Issues in Education 3.0 25.0

301197 v.2 Ed 423 - Integrated Education Studies 3.0 25.0

301198 v.2 Ed 352 - Mathematics Education I 3.0 25.0

301199 v.2 Ed 349 - Literacy Education II 3.0 25.0

301200 v.2 Ed 348 - Literacy Education I 3.0 25.0

301216 v.2 Ed 347 - Human Relations in Education 3.0 25.0

301219 v.2 Ed 248 - Cultural Heritage and Values Education 3.0 25.0

301221 v.2 Ed 244 - Arts in Education 3.0 25.0

301223 v.2 Ed 126 - Science and Technology 3.0 25.0

303132 v.2 Ed 468 - Teaching the Gifted 3.0 25.0

303133 v.2 Ed 482 - Understanding Gifted Students 3.0 25.0

304023 v.2 Ed 418 - Effective Communication 3.0 25.0

304024 v.2 Ed 421- Learning with Animation Technologies 3.0 25.0

306935 v.1 Ed 402- English Literacy for Teachers 1.0 12.5

306938 v.1 Ed 431- Virtual Learning and the Development of Talent 3.0 25.0

306941 v.1 Ed 427- Mathematics for Teachers 1.0 12.5

307050 v.1 Ed 432 - Biblical Foundations 3.0 25.0

307051 v.1 Ed 441 - An Introduction to Catholic Education 3.0 25.0

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

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y
2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y
2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y
2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y
2004 Northam Campus Semester 2 Y
2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y
2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y
2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1 Y
2004 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 2 Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.