Bachelor of Education (Early Years)
2018 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2018 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Education (Early Years) |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser. |
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| Duration | 4 years full-time, 3 year fast-track or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 093571F Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | E330 |
| 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. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
The Bachelor of Education (Early Years) is a dual accredited degree that provides employment options in early childhood, preschool and primary school settings. Studies will focus on contemporary issues in children’s learning and development, curriculum theories and pedagogies, discipline knowledge and the changing work context within early childhood and primary education.
Students will apply their learning in professional contexts, gaining experience and confidence as preservice teachers in early childhood, preschool and primary school settings. Meeting new national teaching, education and care standards in early childhood and primary education, this course prepares students for diverse learning contexts in the 21st century.
Professional recognition
This program is approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.
This program is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) may be required to provide further information. You are advised to check the VIT registration requirements carefully.
Career opportunities
Increasingly there is a demand for qualified early childhood teachers who who can teach children in early childhood, preschool and primary school settings. Graduates of this course will have varied career opportunities, including working as an early childhood service director, coordinator, pre-school field officer, adviser or senior adviser within early childhood facilities. In addition, graduates can be employed as a primary school teacher and or seek employment in government agencies, community services and not-for-profit organisations.
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Participation requirements
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
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 applied knowledge of early childhood that incorporates early childhood and primary education. |
| Communication | Use and engage effectively interpersonal communication skills (oral, written, digital and nonverbal) to convey knowledge and ideas with diverse individuals and groups (such as children, families, parents and caregivers, colleagues and other professionals, community organisations) to enhance children’s learning and wellbeing. |
| Digital literacy | Employ a range of technologies to collect, analyse, synthesise and evaluate and disseminate information for the purposes of teaching and learning in a rapidly changing global environment. |
| Critical thinking | Critically engage with and analyse contemporary issues and research in early years education and changing societal contexts at local, national and global scales, and be able to make informed judgements relating to teaching and learning. |
| Problem solving | Use critical reflection and analytical skills to determine creative, innovative and authentic solutions to real-life and complex problems encountered in teaching and learning and adapt these solutions to diverse contexts, communities and learners. |
| Self-management | Work autonomously and responsibly in early childhood and primary school contexts, drawing on knowledge and skills of teaching and learning and 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 | Work, advocate, and learn collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals, families and members of the wider community who share responsibility for the learning and wellbeing of young children. |
| 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 June 2014 | |
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Education (Early Years), students must complete 32 credit points comprising:
- 29 credit points of core units;
- 1 credit point of Early Years Teaching Specialisation in one of either: i) Promoting Equity, Social Justice and Inclusivity; ii) Arts Education; or iii) Aboriginal Knowledge and Experiences
- 2 credit points of Primary Teaching Specialisation in either: i) Science; or ii) Language and Literacy
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
This course includes 115 days of supervised professional experience.
Students are also required to complete below two zero (0) credit point units ELN010 and ELN011 as part of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from their course.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.Course structure
Year 1
| ELN010 | Unit description is currently unavailable (zero (0) credit points) |
| ELN011 | Unit description is currently unavailable (zero (0) credit points) |
| ECE110 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE112 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP128 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE130 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE120 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE116 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE140 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Year 3
| ECE360 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE370 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE491 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE404 | Unit description is currently unavailable (commences 2018) |
| EEO320 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP410 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE420 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE430 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Year 4
| ECE320 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE330 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE455 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP327 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP427 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE312 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
2 credit points from primary teaching specialisation
Course structure
Year 2
| ECE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP227 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE220 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE230 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE211 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE241 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECP228 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
1 credit point from early years teaching specialisation
Course structure
Early Years Teaching Specialisations
Select one of the following three specialisations:
Promoting Equity, Social Justice and Inclusivity
| EAA301 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Arts Education
| ECE340 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Aboriginal Knowledge and Experiences
| IND201 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Primary Teaching Specialisations
Select one of the following two specialisations:
Science
| SLE209 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECE345 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Language and Literacy
| ALL153 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| ECL351 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Professional Experience Placement
Students are 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.
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.