Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2023 course information

Award granted

Bachelor of Education (Early Years)

Campus

This course is an E330 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and the E334 Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education exit only option.

Deakin course codeE320
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Note: This course is not accredited as an initial teaching qualification and does not give students VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) accreditation.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Students completing the course have a broad and coherent understanding of child development, curriculum theories and pedagogies in designing and implementing child-centred, play-based and developmentally appropriate programs in childcare, preschool and school contexts.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

Acquire broad and coherent body of knowledge of education principles and practice, and in depth theoretical and technical knowledge of early childhood education.

Use knowledge and understanding of child development in Australian society in a range of professional contexts.

Understand curriculum theories and pedagogies in the design and implementation of child-centred, play-based and developmentally appropriate programs, in a range of early childhood and school contexts.

Communication Have well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills, and be able to select and apply these skills and technologies to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in academic and professional early childhood and school contexts.

Communicate effectively with colleagues and others acknowledging the need to support and respect differences in child rearing and family cultural expectations.

Digital literacy Employ a range of technologies to collect, analyse, synthesise and evaluate and disseminate information in a rapidly changing global environment.
Critical thinking Identify contemporary issues in early childhood education and the changing work context and be able to respond positively to these issues.

Use cognitive and technical skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise and communicate knowledge for a range of audiences.

Problem solving Use critical reflection and analytical skills to determine solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems and adapt these solutions to diverse contexts and learners.

Analyse and evaluate information in relation to content knowledge, and applied practice and generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems.

Self-management Apply knowledge and skills with autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility requiring self-directed work and learning.

Demonstrate abilities and dispositions underpinning lifelong learning and personal attributes that enable a positive contribution to society including critical thinking, creative and problem solving skills.

Teamwork Take responsibility for personal learning and accountability in professional practice in collaboration with others.

Justify and understand leadership and advocacy for collaborative work-based practices in early childhood contexts and schools.

Global citizenship Demonstrate understandings of the diversity of Australian society and the influences on development of culture, family contexts, gender and disability and the influences of these on the education and care of children.

Adapt knowledge and skills to culturally and socially diverse contexts and communities.

Approved by Faculty Board May 2014

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, students must complete 24 credit points comprising:

  •  maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
  • a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3 or above
  • AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

This course may include supervised professional experience.

Course structure

Level 1 Units

ECE110Child Development 1

ECE111Curriculum 1: Pedagogies and Play

ECE112Curriculum 2: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning

ECE116Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition

ECE120Contemporary Perspectives of Education

ECP128Professional Knowledge (0-2 Years)

ECE130Partnerships with Families and Communities

ECE140Creative Arts 1: Young Children and the Arts

ECL101Understanding Early Reading Development

ECE113 Young Children's Mathematical Development [No longer available for enrolment]

ECE115 Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Past and Present [No longer available for enrolment]

ECP127 Professional Experience 1 (0-2 Years) [No longer available for enrolment]

Level 2 Units

ECE211Mathematical Learning in the Early Years

ECE212Curriculum 3: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning

ECE220Science 1: Science and Environmental Awareness for Young Children

ECE230Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

ECE241Creative Arts 2: Music and Visual Arts

ECP228Professional Practice 2 (3-5 Years)

IND202Australian Indigenous Education: Recognition, Relationships and Reconciliation

ECE210 Child Development 2 [No longer available for enrolment]

IND201 - Aboriginal Knowledges and Experiences: Historical Journeys-Contemporary Perspectives [No longer available for enrolment]

Level 3 Units

ECE360Protective Education and Child Well-Being

ECE370Guiding Engaged, Resilient Learners

EEO320Humanities Education Across the Primary Levels

EEO320 Humanities Education Across the Primary Levels [No longer available for enrolment, alternate unit EEO101]

ECE330Multiliterate Learners in Early Years and School Environments

ECP327 Professional Engagement 1 (Primary School 1) [No longer available for enrolment]

ECE312 Lifespan Development [No longer available for enrolment, students to enrol in ECE340]

ECE352Supporting Emerging Mathematical Skills for Infants and Toddlers

ECE380Inquiry Into Science Curriculum

ECL310Multiliterate Learners in Middle Years Environments

ECE340Creative Learning Through the Arts

ESM310Teachers and Mathematics: Creating An Effective Classroom

ECE350 Transition Case Study (2 credit points) [No longer offered, students to enrol in ECE420 & ECE404]

ECE390 Management and Leadership (No longer offered, students to enrol in ECE491. The 35-hour professional placement linked to ECE390 to be undertaken in ECE430)

Level 4 Units

ECE491 Perspectives of Management and Leadership [No longer available for enrolment, students to enrol in ECE380]

ECE404Inclusive Education for Young Children

ECP410 Professional Teaching Practice and Child Study (0-3 Years) [No longer available for enrolment]

ECE420Supporting Children Making Transitions

ECE430 Teacher as Researcher [No longer available for enrolment]

ECE455 Effective Primary Mathematics Learning [No longer available for enrolment, alternate unit ESM310]

ECP427 Professional Engagement 2 (Primary School 2) [No longer available for enrolment, alternate unit ETP403]

EEO410Humanities Inquiry Pedagogy

EST400Primary Technology Education: Creativity and Design

ETP400Assessment: Ways of Knowing Learners

ETP403University-To-Work Transition

EEO411 Humanities Education for F-2 Primary Levels [No longer offered, students to enrol in EEO410]

ECE475 Effective Partnerships for Learning [No longer offered, students to enrol in ECE130]

ESE499 Independent Project [No longer offered, students to enrol in ECE430 - Online only unit]


Professional Experience Placement

Students may be required to apply for a Working with Children Check.  Apply online as a volunteer at https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/onlineapplication.doj  

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Other learning experiences

There will be opportunities throughout the course for students to engage with educational or industry  professionals. These experiences will be integrated into units where students will have early childhood directors, principals, inclusive education providers and Department of Human Services workers provide content to more closely connect the learning experience with industry practices.