Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Guide young minds at the very start of their educational journey as an inspiring early childhood teacher. Adelaide University's Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a future-focused program designed to give you the skills to excel in the modern classroom. You'll discover how childhood development influences how kids grow and learn. Explore a range of education philosophies and teaching approaches to find your own unique teaching style. Learn how to encourage learning through engaging play-based activities. Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive spaces that support every child's learning. With 80 days of professional placements, you'll gain practical skills and graduate eligible to work as a teacher in early childhood and care sites, including long day care centres and preschools.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Understanding Complexities Impacting Families and Communities in Early Years EDUC1097
- Learning about Language in Early Years EDUC1121
- Contemporary Issues, Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education EDUC2049
- Arts Education in Early Years EDUC2081
- First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early Years EDUC2105
- Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching in Early Years EDUC2106
- Learning about Reading in Early Years EDUC2107
- Theories of Learning in Early Years EDUC2108
- Learning about Literacies and Text Production in Early Years EDUC2111
- Exploring Mathematics through Play EDUC3001
- Science and Technologies for Young Children EDUC3002
- Health and Physical Education in Early Years EDUC3056
- Humanities and Social Science Education in Early Years EDUC3057
- Languages Education in Early Years EDUC3058
- Children's Growth and Development EDUCX100
- Early Childhood Education: Contexts, History, Philosophy, Frameworks EDUCX101
- Early Numeracy EDUCX102
- Play-based Learning, Theories and Pedagogies EDUCX113
- Effective Pedagogical Practices and Engaging Young Learners and Guiding Behaviour EDUCX312
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Magill Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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| Mawson Lakes Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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