Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities and in turn, their chances of excelling in school are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides a strong foundation for learning, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) is part of an innovative suite of new education degrees being pioneered by Macquarie. Streamlined and future focused, the degrees provide the opportunity to undertake full time employment as a conditionally accredited teacher during fourth year. Your studies will be integrated into your work via a hybrid program of learn, plan, do, reflect cycles delivered through education networks helmed by expert teachers. In your first year, you will study a set of core units that explore inclusive practices, technology in the classroom, cultural and linguistic diversity, sustainability teaching, the integration of Indigenous knowledge in the classroom, and how children learn. you will also undertake your first professional experience placement. In your second and third years, you will study units focused on early childhood education. The streamlined nature of the degree, in conjunction with the extensive placements, means you will graduate wholly equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage modern early childhood education settings.
Structure
Total Credit Points 250
Subjects
- ABST1000 Introducing Indigenous Australia
- ECHE1130 Understanding Play Based Approaches for Learning, Development and Wellbeing
- ECHE1310 Exploring The Arts in Childrens Lives
- EDST1500 Understanding Learners and Learning Environments
- EDST1501 Understanding Inclusion in a Diverse World
- EDST1505 Understanding Sustainability
- EDST1508 Understanding Child Development: Infants and Young Children
- EDST1518 Practice of Teaching: Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Pedagogy
- EDST2601 Teaching English 1: Foundations of Reading and Writing Instruction
- EDST2120 Teaching Language, Literacies and Literature in Early Childhood
- EDST2500 Practice of Teaching: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- EDST2510 Understanding the Brain, Development and Learning
- EDST2550 Engaging with the Outdoors as a Learning Environment
- EDST3160 Leading and Management in Early Childhood Settings
- EDST3500 Practice of Teaching: Reimagining Indigenous Education
- EDST3520 Teaching Mathematics, and Science and Technology in Early Childhood
- ECHE4000 Developing Expertise through a Special Interest Project
- ECHE4540 Developing Creativity through an Individual Arts Project
- EDST4511 Embracing Educational Leadership: Relationships with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities
- EDST4514 Practice of Teaching: Pedagogical Leadership in Settings for Children Aged Three to Five
- EDST4520 Practice of Teaching: Work Integrated Learning 2
Standard entry requirements
ATAR 70.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | International: $155,200 | No |
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