Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Central Queensland University
About
CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is an initial teacher education course usually studied over a period of four years.
This course qualifies you for professional registration which is administered in Queensland by the Queensland College of Teachers.
You will demonstrate evidence of meeting the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Career Stage) throughout the course of study.
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for employment in primary schools from Prep to Year 6 and in early childhood settings (long day care settings & kindergartens/pre-prep) throughout Australia.
In addition to building the professional knowledge and skills required to teach effectively, the course is designed to foster dispositions for engaging in and contributing to the teaching profession through a commitment to ongoing professional learning. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) includes supervised assessable teaching practice in schools and other learning sites and an optional additional 20 days diploma practicum - 15 of which must be spent with children in the birth to 35 months group.
You MUST complete a 15 day placement with children in the birth to 35 months group.
This 15 day placement fulfils the requirements for Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) which stipulates that students must complete a minimum of 15 days with children in the birth to 35 months group.
Professional practice blocks are included in each year of the course structure, and many opportunities for applying theoretical knowledge in practical ways have been embedded in each of the 32 units that make up the course.
A key feature of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is the embedded VET qualification:
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
On successful completion of the 9 first year units and the required diploma practicum and associated tasks, you will receive the Diploma as an interim award.
The structure of the course also allows for recognition of prior learning.
Applicants who already hold a recent Diploma qualification may be eligible for up to 6 units.
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) also includes a specialisation in English providing you with knowledge and skills in this specialisation area.
Students located in the Rockhampton Diocese, if selected to be part of the program, can undertake a specialisation in Catholic Education allowing you to be accredited to teach in a Catholic School.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) you can progress to postgraduate study courses that are available for registered teachers through CQUniversity.
To be eligible for teacher registration, students in this course are required to undertake and pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (ITE) prior to graduation.This test, referred to as LANTITE, is administered Nationally by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER).
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 32 | Total credit points: 192 |
As part of the five year review process, approval from both the QCT and ACECQA was accomplished.
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11454 | Education as a Profession | --> |
| --> EDCU11031 | Development and Learning through Life | --> |
| --> EDCU11032 | Health and Physical Education | --> |
| --> EDCU11033 | Multiliteracies | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11456 | Communication in Educational Environments | --> |
| --> EDED11457 | Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | --> |
| --> EDED11455 | Curriculum Foundations and Decision-Making | --> |
| --> EDFE11038 | Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11458 | Indigenous Studies and Learning | --> |
| --> EDEC11027 | Early Childhood Pedagogies | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU12039 | Design and Digital Technologies | --> |
| --> EDCU12044 | Literacy and Numeracy for Teachers | --> |
| --> EDCU12040 | Biological and Earth and Space Sciences | --> |
| --> EDEC11026 | The Arts and Learning in the Early Years | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU12038 | Teaching for Mathematical Proficiency | --> |
| --> EDCU12042 | History Curriculum and Pedagogy | --> |
| --> EDCU12043 | English - Teaching Language Use in Context | --> |
| --> EDFE11039 | Professional Practice 2 (ECE) – Kindergarten | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU13018 | The Arts | --> |
| --> EDCU13019 | English - Teaching Reading | --> |
| --> EDED13433 | Assessment and Reporting | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU13020 | Mathematics Curriculum | --> |
| --> EDCU13017 | Chemical and Physical Sciences | --> |
| --> EDEC11030 | Teaching Health and Sustainability in the Early Years | --> |
| --> EDEC11029 | Policy and Research in Early Childhood | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDFE13032 | Professional Practice 3 (Primary/ECE) - Managing the Differentiated Classroom | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU14033 | Geography | --> |
| --> EDCU14034 | Teaching English Language Learners | --> |
| --> EDEC11028 | Leadership, Advocacy and Management in Early Childhood | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED14354 | The Ethical Professional | --> |
| --> EDFE14021 | Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning | --> |
| --> EDFE14020 | Professional Practice 5 - The Internship | --> |
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Catholic Strand
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11454 | Education as a Profession | --> |
| --> EDCU11032 | Health and Physical Education | --> |
| --> EDCU11033 | Multiliteracies | --> |
| --> EDCU11031 | Development and Learning through Life | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11457 | Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | --> |
| --> EDED11456 | Communication in Educational Environments | --> |
| --> EDFE11038 | Professional Practice 1 - Introduction to Teaching | --> |
| --> EDED11455 | Curriculum Foundations and Decision-Making | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDED11458 | Indigenous Studies and Learning | --> |
| --> EDEC11027 | Early Childhood Pedagogies | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU12039 | Design and Digital Technologies | --> |
| --> EDCU12040 | Biological and Earth and Space Sciences | --> |
| --> EDEC11026 | The Arts and Learning in the Early Years | --> |
| --> EDCU12044 | Literacy and Numeracy for Teachers | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU12038 | Teaching for Mathematical Proficiency | --> |
| --> EDCU12043 | English - Teaching Language Use in Context | --> |
| --> EDCU12042 | History Curriculum and Pedagogy | --> |
| --> EDFE11039 | Professional Practice 2 (ECE) – Kindergarten | --> |
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|---|---|---|
| Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU13018 | The Arts | --> |
| --> EDCU13019 | English - Teaching Reading | --> |
| --> EDED13433 | Assessment and Reporting | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> RELG13001 | Contemporary Meanings and Religious Texts | --> |
| --> EDEC11029 | Policy and Research in Early Childhood | --> |
| --> EDCU13020 | Mathematics Curriculum | --> |
| --> EDCU13017 | Chemical and Physical Sciences | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDFE12044 | Professional Practice 3 - The Catholic School Placement | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDCU14033 | Geography | --> |
| --> EDCU14034 | Teaching English Language Learners | --> |
| --> EDEC11028 | Leadership, Advocacy and Management in Early Childhood | --> |
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| Year 4 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> EDFE14021 | Professional Practice 4 - Engaged Teaching and Learning | --> |
| --> EDCU13021 | Teaching Religious Education in a Catholic School | --> |
| --> EDFE13034 | Internship - Engagement with Catholic School Communities | --> |
Optional Early Childhood Education and Care Placement
If students want to complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, they will need to enrol in the following additional unit.
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| Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| --> EDFE40002 | Early Childhood Education and Care Placement | --> |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 62 | ATAR 62 |
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; and
General Mathematics, Mathematics Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent; and
General Science subject (Units 3 & 4, C) or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C)
Non-Academic Requirements
Non-academic capabilities of all initial teacher education applicants will be assessed based on the submission of a personal statement that addresses the key attributes and motivations to become an effective teacher, as outline by AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership).
Applicants may consider the prompts mentioned below in each question to frame their response.
- Tell us what has inspired you to become a teacher and tell us why you think teaching is a good career choice for you.
(In your response, describe who and what has inspired you to become a teacher and describe the types of skills and abilities you will bring to teaching.)
- Describe one or two leadership, community and/or learning and development activities that you have engaged in.
(In your response describe how these leadership, community and/or learning and development activities demonstrate your conscientiousness and coping strategies when you are faced with challenges.)
- Describe how you manage your time when you are both planning and coordinating activities in your personal schedule.
(In your response provide examples of how you have put both your planning and coordinating skills to use.)
- Tell us about one or two times where you have utilised your problem-solving skills to achieve an outcome.
(In your response explain what you learned, regardless of whether the outcome you achieved was positive or undesirable.)
Please note, personal statement requirements may differ depending on application method.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 1 year fulltime with a minimum GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.5 with a minimum 7.0 for Reading ad Writing and 8.0 for Speaking and Listening; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
Students must be in possession of a current Positive Notice Blue Card (or equivalent “Working with Children” check issued in other Australian states or territories) to be eligible for placement in a school site.
Health Requirements
Students must meet the inherent requirements for teaching and must ensure they adhere to any requirements within the scope of teaching across the curriculum learning areas.
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1.
- Critically analyse learning theory, educational theory and practice, and be cognisant of legislation and policy frameworks and standards for professional conduct.
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- Review and select resources and strategies that enhance engagement and learning in diverse educational settings and contexts.
- 3.
- Devise learning sequences that align curriculum, teaching and learning strategies, assessment and reporting requirements.
- 4.
- Implement teaching and learning sequences that comply with the requirements of relevant legislative and regulatory bodies for educational settings.
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- Manage individual and cultural diversity to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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- Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences to support the interests of learners and learning communities.
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- Synthesise theoretical understanding and practical skills to make decisions in response to assessment data and diverse learning, cultural and/or social needs and contexts.
- 8.
- Reflect on one’s own practice as a way of identifying personal learning needs and enhancing collaborative professional practice.
- 9.
- Employ a holistic approach to teaching and learning that considers learners’ physical, personal, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing as well as cognitive aspects of learning.
- 10.
- Embed strategies for connecting with families, communities and professional stakeholders to advocate for the rights, interests and capabilities of children.
- 11.
- Reflect on the principles underpinning ethical practice in ECEC settings to make informed and intuitive judgments in response to the holistic development of children.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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