Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five), Bachelor

Recognising the impact of the early years on children's learning, development and wellbeing, there is growing demand for degree-qualified early childhood teachers to teach in prior-to-school early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia and overseas. This degree is your opportunity to be in demand and make a difference to the lives of children aged birth to five years before they begin their schooling journey.   As part of this course, you will;

• Learn best practices in early childhood settings, focusing on play-based learning that enhances children’s strengths, interests, and self-regulation.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting children’s rights and safety and learn to advocate against harm and exploitation.
• Gain insights into the diversity and evolving nature of contemporary childhoods, families, and communities.
• Develop skills to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate health practices in early childhood settings, balancing individual children’s health needs.
• Use socio-cultural and sociological theories to understand students’ diverse backgrounds, and address Indigenous Australian education.
• Consider the role of digital technologies in early childhood learning and teaching.
• Explore professional responsibilities and engage in effective communication and collaboration with families and other child and family services.
• Develop the ability to understand learners with complex profiles and plan curriculum adjustments for inclusive classrooms in early childhood contexts.