Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) focuses on the education and care of children from birth to 8 in a range of early childhood settings.
This program provides you with professional learning to foster positive development and learning in infants, toddlers and preschool aged children.
Emphasis is given to developing partnerships with families of young children and collaborating with other professionals in supporting young children in their development and learning.
In your final year of study you will undertake a research project in a capstone course (TCHE 2536 Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education).
This capstone course is the culmination of your learning and requires you to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous years of your program.You will develop competence in pedagogical approaches through professional experience, projects and other practical learning experiences and make links with theory and practice drawn from both Australian and international contexts and research.Upon completion of this program, you will be a professional practitioner possessing broad knowledge and skills to address children's developmental and learning needs, including those with special needs, in inclusive settings.
You will understand children and diversity, and be able to collaborate with colleagues, families and community.
You will be a competent advocator, researcher and communicator in early childhood education and care.
You will be able to plan, assess, manage and lead quality education programs for young children and families.Upon graduation, you will be eligible for employment in a diverse range of early childhood organisations, both locally and internationally, and other government agencies.
Structure
All courses may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Based Learning (Birth to 8 Years) | 12 | TCHE2383 | Bundoora Campus |
| Building Partnerships with Parents and Community | 12 | TCHE2535 | Bundoora Campus |
| Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2543 | Bundoora Campus |
| History and Philosophy of Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2544 | Bundoora Campus |
| Designing Early Childhood Learning Spaces | 12 | TCHE2537 | Bundoora Campus |
| Applying a Project Approach in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2372 | Bundoora Campus |
| Working with Diversity and Difference in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2551 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
ANDYear Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music and Movement for Young Children | 12 | TCHE2548 | Bundoora Campus |
| Environmental Education for Sustainability in Early Childhood Settings | 12 | TCHE2163 | Bundoora Campus |
| Investigating Science and Technology with Young Children | 12 | TCHE2545 | Bundoora Campus |
| Early Childhood Education Theories and Practice | 12 | TCHE2540 | Bundoora Campus |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | 12 | TCHE2369 | Bundoora Campus |
| Indigenous Studies in Education | 12 | TCHE2456 | Bundoora Campus |
| Transitions in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2550 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
ANDYear Three of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Settings | 12 | TCHE2553 | Bundoora Campus |
| Linking Theory and Practice: Children Birth to Two | 12 | TCHE2519 | Bundoora Campus |
| Art, Aesthetics and Young Children | 12 | TCHE2443 | Bundoora Campus |
| Exploring Numeracy and Maths in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2542 | Bundoora Campus |
| Young Children, Education and Society | 12 | TCHE2552 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability in Schools | 12 | TCHE2471 | Bundoora Campus |
| Indigenous Studies in Education | 12 | TCHE2456 | Bundoora Campus |
| Understanding Diversity and Difference | 12 | TCHE2483 | Bundoora Campus |
| TCHE2509 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Careers That Work | 12 | SOCU2089 | City Campus |
| Geography in a Global Context | 12 | TCHE2450 | Bundoora Campus |
| TCHE2506 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Languages and Literacies in Early Childhood Education | 12 | TCHE2459 | Bundoora Campus |
| Children's Learning and Development: Birth - 12 | 12 | TCHE2462 | Brunswick Campus |
| TCHE2482 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Linking Theories to Practice in Early Childhood Education | 12 | TCHE2517 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Four of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Management in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2568 | Bundoora Campus |
| Education Futures: Imagining Policy and Practice | 12 | TCHE2448 | Bundoora Campus |
| TCHE2516 | Brunswick Campus | ||
| Assessment in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2534 | Bundoora Campus |
| Teaching as Reflective Practice | 12 | TCHE2301 | Brunswick Campus |
| TCHE2324 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education | 12 | TCHE2536 | Bundoora Campus |
| Early Childhood Teacher as Researcher | 12 | TCHE2541 | Bundoora Campus |
| Comparative Issues and Contexts in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2569 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Course:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood | 12 | TCHE2557 | Bundoora Campus |
| Learning Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood: Practicum | 12 | TCHE2567 | Bundoora Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed two years of study in an Australian Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent overseas qualification)
International English language requirements:
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent
Learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) has been designed to prepare you to work with children in early childhood educational settings.
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- Engage with diverse learners in a range of educational contexts in order to develop skills and knowledge for flexible and adaptable participation in professional communities of practice
- Develop and apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to your professional practice and development in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
- Critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on educational policy and practice in both local and international contexts
- Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse educational contexts
- Communicate using a range of formats and strategies to audiences within and external to the discipline of education
- Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice
- Apply initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making to enhance your practice and continuing professional development
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