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.
