Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Course summary for current students
Division of Student Administration (DSA)
Student Information Centre
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Geelong 03 5227 1359
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Course Director
Bonnie Yim, +61 3 522 72659, b.yim@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office.
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education |
|---|---|
| Campus | (i) Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus (ii) Offered at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (iii) Offered at Warrnambool Campus
Or
(iv) Offered in conjunction with Deakin's TAFE partners:
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| Duration | 4 years full-time, 3 years using 3 Trimesters, or part-time equivalent |
| Deakin course code | E330 |
New course commenced 2013. | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Melbourne Burwood Campus offering is in a fully on-campus, on-line e-learning mode of learning. Full-time Burwood campus students attend two or three days on campus, face to face classes per week. Some units may be arranged in intensive sessions at least three times each trimester. Students undertake one to two professional experiences per year.
Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool Campuses offerings are in a community-based, on-line e-learning and face-to-face mode of learning. Full-time Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool students attend two-days on campus face-to-face intensive sessions held at least three times each trimester. Students undertake one to two professional experiences per year.
Enrolment in Deakin’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (E330) is available for the first time to Year 12 applicants and via the http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/doorstep/index.php delivery mode. The course has been adapted to meet new national and international standards in early childhood education, and includes a primary teaching component, allowing students to teach children up to age 8 years. The course meets the requirements of the relevant accrediting authorities for working in early childhood and primary school settings.
The course teaches students to apply an 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. Students also learn to identify and respond positively to contemporary issues and the changing work context within early childhood and primary education.
This course is offered in flexible study modes over 4 years, or can be fast-tracked by studying under Deakin’s 3-trimester system, enabling completion in 9 trimesters.
Major studies: Education (Teacher education), Literacy (Literacy and numeracy programs), Numeracy (Education studies), Professional experience practice (Authentic practicum placements), Teaching pedagogies (Early childhood and primary), Teacher education (Early childhood and primary), and Research.
Professional recognition
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
International students or permanent residents should note that to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) they will be required to demonstrate an IELTS of an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas where there is no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. You are advised to read the VIT’s Qualification for Teachers Registration policy carefully which is available at: Further information
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises 32 credit points of core units over the equivalent of four years of full-time study, inclusive of the minimum 110 days of supervised professional experience.
Course structure
4 academic years pathway (32 credit points over 8 trimesters)
Level 1, Year 12 entry
Trimester 1
| ECE110 | Child Development 1 (B) |
| ECE111 | Curriculum 1: Curriculum, Theory, Development and Evaluation (B) |
| ECE113 | Young Children's Mathematical Development (B) |
| ECE115 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Past and Present (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE114 | Contexts for Learning in Early Childhood Education (B) |
| ECE116 | Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Nutrition (B) |
| ECE112 | Curriculum 2: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning (B) |
| ECP127 | Professional Experience 1 (0-2 Years) (B) |
Level 2, Student entering with approved TAFE qualification
Trimester 1
| ECE212 | Curriculum 3: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning (B) |
| ECP227 | Professional Experience 2 (3-5 Years) (B) |
| ECE216 | Children's Health, Wellbeing and Physical Education (B) |
| ECE220 | Science 1: Science and Environmental Awareness for Young Children (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE230 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (B) |
| ECP228 | Professional Experience 3 (3-5 Years) (B) |
| ECE240 | Creative Arts 1: Visual Art and Media Arts (B) |
| ECE210 | Child Development 2 (B) |
Level 3 - commencing 2014
Trimester 1
| ECE320 | Science 2: Science and Design Technology (B) |
| ECP327 | Professional Experience 4 (Primary School 1) (B) |
| ECE370 | Advanced Management of Children's Behaviour (B) |
| ECE330 | Multiliterate Learners in Early Years and School Environments (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE455 | Effective Primary Mathematics Learning (B) |
| ECP427 | Professional Experience 5 (Primary School 2) (B) |
| ECE465 | Ecological Perspectives for Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood (B) |
| ECE475 | Effective Partnerships for Learning (B) |
Level 4 - commencing 2015
Trimester 1
| ECP226 | Professional Teaching Practice and Child Study (0-3 Years) (B) (2 credit points) |
| ECE360 | Critical Issues in Safety and Child Protection (B) |
| ECE440 | Creative Arts 2: Music, Dance and Drama (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE350 | Transition Case Study (B) (2 credit points) |
| ECE390 | Management and Leadership (B) |
| ESE499 | Independent Project (ONLINE) (Wholly online unit) |
The Faculty also offers a fast track option using Trimester Three. This option takes nine trimesters (or three years).
Level 1, Year 12 entry only
Trimester 1
| ECE110 | Child Development 1 (B) |
| ECE111 | Curriculum 1: Curriculum, Theory, Development and Evaluation (B) |
| ECE113 | Young Children's Mathematical Development (B) |
| ECE115 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Past and Present (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE114 | Contexts for Learning in Early Childhood Education (B) |
| ECE116 | Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Nutrition (B) |
| ECE112 | Curriculum 2: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning (B) |
| ECP127 | Professional Experience 1 (0-2 Years) (B) |
Trimester 3
| ECP226 | Professional Teaching Practice and Child Study (0-3 Years) (B) (2 credit points) |
Level 2, Student entering with approved TAFE qualification
Trimester 1
| ECE212 | Curriculum 3: Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning (B) |
| ECP227 | Professional Experience 2 (3-5 Years) (B) |
| ECE216 | Children's Health, Wellbeing and Physical Education (B) |
| ECE220 | Science 1: Science and Environmental Awareness for Young Children (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE230 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (B) |
| ECP228 | Professional Experience 3 (3-5 Years) (B) |
| ECE240 | Creative Arts 1: Visual Art and Media Arts (B) |
| ECE210 | Child Development 2 (B) |
Trimester 3
| ECE350 | Transition Case Study (B) (2 credit points) |
| ECE360 | Critical Issues in Safety and Child Protection (B) |
Levels 3 and 4 - commencing 2014
Trimester 1
| ECE320 | Science 2: Science and Design Technology (B) |
| ECP327 | Professional Experience 4 (Primary School 1) (B) |
| ECE370 | Advanced Management of Children's Behaviour (B) |
| ECE330 | Multiliterate Learners in Early Years and School Environments (B) |
| ECE390 | Management and Leadership (B) |
Trimester 2
| ECE455 | Effective Primary Mathematics Learning (B) |
| ECP427 | Professional Experience 5 (Primary School 2) (B) |
| ECE465 | Ecological Perspectives for Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood (B) |
| ECE475 | Effective Partnerships for Learning (B) |
| ESE499 | Independent Project (ONLINE) (Wholly online unit) |
Trimester 3
| ECE440 | Creative Arts 2: Music, Dance and Drama (B) |
Notes:
(i) ECP226 VET/TAFE credit transfer and recognition entry students complete ECP226 in Tri 1 or 3 in Years 2 or 3.
(i) From 2015, units ECP226, ECE360, and ECE440 also offered in trimester 1.
(ii) From 2015, units ECE350, ECE390, and ESE499 also offered in trimester 2.
Working With Children Check
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria) requires all student teachers to hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) before being allowed to undertake professional experience placements in education settings in Victoria. Students who are given a negative assessment notice will be advised of alternative options for tertiary study due to their inability to satisfy the professional experience requirements of the course.
It is the responsibility of students undertaking placements outside Victoria to enquire about and, where necessary, to meet any similar legislative or other requirements concerning working with children.
