Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

Bachelor of Educational Services [Exit Only]

30410A - Bachelor of Educational Services [Exit Only]

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

EDU052, EDU053

Core Subjects Level 4

Core Subjects Level 2

Core Subjects Level 1

Core Subjects Level 3

Structure

This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT). Graduates of this course are eligible for Teacher registration in Australia.

This course is nationally accredited through the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Graduates are eligible for employment in the early childhood area (0-8 years) as an educator or service provider. In Queensland, the Regulatory Authority is the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care, Department of Education, Training and Employment.

Integrate curricula, pedagogical and technological knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, assess and critically reflect on learning and development with an emphasis on the needs, abilities and life-worlds, of children and communities in regional, rural, remote and tropical areas

Demonstrate literacy and numeracy mastery, while applying pedagogical strategies to develop, monitor and evaluate students’ literacy and numeracy skills in a variety of curricular contexts

Develop and demonstrate intercultural and ethical approaches to professional practice based on broad knowledge of legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks that address social justice, equity, diversity and sustainability issues

Identify, collect, analyse and critically review information to inform professional decision making and enact quality monitoring, assessment and feedback practices

Critically evaluate and apply educational and developmental theories, principles, content knowledge and contemporary research to meet the needs of diverse children in positive and inclusive learning and care environments with an emphasis on the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Demonstrate initiative, judgement, professional responsibility and accountability in complex and diverse contexts with a commitment to continuing professional learning.

Demonstrate a broad understanding of professional knowledge and practices, relevant to all domains of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and other regulatory frameworks relevant to practice in the field of Education

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and technical ability to safely, creatively and ethically integrate technology and other learning resources into curricula and pedagogical design and delivery

Establish and maintain positive, engaging, respectful and safe learning and caring environments with children, caregivers and community and collegial interactions with other professionals through the modelling of effective, context-specific oral, written and digital communication and interpersonal skills

109210

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-education-inherent-requirements">Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)</a>.
All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-education-inherent-requirements">Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)</a>.
All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

Professional practice: 
This course includes prescribed professional placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense.
Further information about placements can be found at <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment Procedure</a>
Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): 
This course includes prescribed professional placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement in an Australian school setting. Students undertaking professional placements in Australian school settings must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course.
For more information, refer to: <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services">Bluecard Services</a>

Professional practice: 
This course includes prescribed professional placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense.
Further information about placements can be found at <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment Procedure</a>
Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): 
This course includes prescribed professional placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement in an Australian school setting. Students undertaking professional placements in Australian school settings must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course.
For more information, refer to: <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services">Bluecard Services</a> Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of an overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with sub-scores no less than 7.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 6.0 in Reading and Writing. The cost of the testing will be met by the applicant. English test results must be no more than two years old at the commencement of the course.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of an overall score of 6.5 in Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with sub-scores no less than 7.0 in Speaking and Listening and no less than 6.0 in Reading and Writing. The cost of the testing will be met by the applicant. English test results must be no more than two years old at the commencement of the course. Offerings: All

English, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent.

English, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent. Offerings: All

Successful completion of Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is an expected requirement of the Australian Ministers for Education for all graduates. Therefore, all students enrolled in an initial teacher education course (either undergraduate or postgraduate) will be expected to sit and meet the test standard prior to graduation.
All students must complete the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) prior to their final placement and GTPA. The cost of the testing will be met by the applicant. Refer to <a href="https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/">https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/ </a>
All students must successfully complete a final-year teaching performance assessment (Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment [GTPA]) embedded in a subject and a professional placement of no less than four weeks in the final year of the degree, prior to graduation that is shown to:
a) be a reflection of classroom teaching practice including the elements of planning, teaching, assessing and reflecting;
b) clearly assesses the content of the Graduate Teacher Standards; and
c) demonstrate an understanding of moderation processes that support consistent decision-making against achievement criteria.
The GTPA is built into course requirements and assessments.
All students must possess dispositional attributes deemed suitable for the profession of teaching.
Students must participate in a 3-day intensive Professional Orientation Program in the final year of the course.
Students must complete a minimum of 41 days of professional experience in the third and fourth year of the program in recognised school settings in Australia.
All professional experience placements with children aged 3-8 years must be completed in sites that deliver an approved curriculum (i.e., the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, the Early Years Learning Framework, or the Australian Curriculum); be supervised by teachers currently registered in Australia; and meet the academic requirements prescribed in the relevant Professional Experience Handbooks.

Successful completion of Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is an expected requirement of the Australian Ministers for Education for all graduates. Therefore, all students enrolled in an initial teacher education course (either undergraduate or postgraduate) will be expected to sit and meet the test standard prior to graduation.
All students must complete the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) prior to their final placement and GTPA. The cost of the testing will be met by the applicant. Refer to <a href="https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/">https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/ </a>
All students must successfully complete a final-year teaching performance assessment (Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment [GTPA]) embedded in a subject and a professional placement of no less than four weeks in the final year of the degree, prior to graduation that is shown to:
a) be a reflection of classroom teaching practice including the elements of planning, teaching, assessing and reflecting;
b) clearly assesses the content of the Graduate Teacher Standards; and
c) demonstrate an understanding of moderation processes that support consistent decision-making against achievement criteria.
The GTPA is built into course requirements and assessments.
All students must possess dispositional attributes deemed suitable for the profession of teaching.
Students must participate in a 3-day intensive Professional Orientation Program in the final year of the course.
Students must complete a minimum of 41 days of professional experience in the third and fourth year of the program in recognised school settings in Australia.
All professional experience placements with children aged 3-8 years must be completed in sites that deliver an approved curriculum (i.e., the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, the Early Years Learning Framework, or the Australian Curriculum); be supervised by teachers currently registered in Australia; and meet the academic requirements prescribed in the relevant Professional Experience Handbooks. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

109210 - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)