Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching), Bachelor

Engaging in activities like playing with slime, building block towers, and painting with spaghetti fosters essential skills such as creativity, resilience, and well-being in children, as supported by international research. This course emphasizes play-based learning, offering hands-on experience in teaching methods while exploring key areas of the primary curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health, Physical Education, and the Arts, with a strong focus on early childhood development.Students will develop an online portfolio during their degree and can pursue advanced studies like a Master of Education to enhance career prospects. Murdoch's program stands out as the only one in Western Australia preparing graduates for both early childhood and primary settings, featuring practical placements in diverse environments and virtual simulations for real-world scenarios. Upon completion, graduates gain qualifications for teaching from birth to Year 6, with accreditation from the Teacher Registration Board of WA and the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.