301381 v.6 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

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. The Department of Education is proud of its highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a vibrant and contemporary learning environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

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

The course is four years full-time study. Part-time study is negotiated on an individual basis.

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.3	Information and Communication Technology in Education 130	2.0	25.0
310934	v.1	Understanding Children's Development (0-8 Years) 101	3.0	25.0
310935	v.1	Health, Nutrition and Child Protection in Early Childhood 101	3.0	25.0
310936	v.1	Holistic, Integrated and Inclusive Curriculum : Play Based 101	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310937	v.1	Children's Social and Emotional Development (0-8 Years) 102	3.0	25.0
310938	v.1	Holistic, Integrated and Inclusive Curriculum (Language and Literacy 0-8) 102	3.0	25.0
310939	v.1	Reflective Practice I (0-3 Years) 102	3.0	25.0
310940	v.1	Effective Communication: Academic and Professional Contexts 102	2.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
309273	v.1	Ed 231 - Reflective Practice III in the Early Childhood Context	2.0	25.0
309274	v.1	Ed 235 - Curriculum Planning Processes in Physical Health Education	2.0	25.0
309276	v.1	Ed 238 - Literacy Education 1	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
309277	v.1	Ed 237 - Technology and Enterprise Learning Area	2.0	25.0
309278	v.1	Ed 236 - Society and Environment Learning Area	2.0	25.0
309279	v.1	Ed 239 - Mathematics Education 1	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
301186	v.3	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
309290	v.1	Ed 338 - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum - LOTE	2.0	25.0
309291	v.1	Ed 336 - The Arts Learning Area	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
305699	v.2 *	Early Childhood Education Stream		200.0
		OR
305700	v.2 *	Honours Early Childhood Education Stream		200.0
				200.0
Year 4 Quarter 3
301192	v.3	Internship 496		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	3.0	25.0
12439	v.4	Christian Formation in a Catholic School 493	3.0	25.0
12440	v.4	Religious Education for Life 494	3.0	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

*		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#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		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.