Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2015 course information
Award granted Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Campus

(i) Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) with compulsory intensives.

Or

(ii) Offered at Deakin Learning Centres

Or

(iii) Offered in conjunction with Deakin TAFE partner sites:

  • Chisholm (Berwick, Dandenong, Frankston & Wonthaggi*) E330T

*Note: Final intake at Wonthaggi 2015

Duration

4 years full-time, 3 years using 3 Trimesters, or part-time equivalent

CRICOS course code078148B Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool
Deakin course codeE330
Deakin Learning Centre course codes

Deakin TAFE partner students:

Chisholm (Berwick, Dandenong & Frankston) E330T

Course sub-headings

Course overview

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.

Professional recognition

This program has been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.

This initial teacher program has been approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for the purposes of teacher registration in Victoria. Graduates intending to apply for registration in Victoria should carefully check all VIT requirements relating to this process. 

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, students must complete 32 credit points of core units as detailed below.

This course includes 110 days of supervised professional experience.

Course structure

Level 1

ECE110Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE111Unit description is currently unavailable

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ECP127Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 2

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ECE212Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE240Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE216Unit description is currently unavailable

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ECP227Unit description is currently unavailable

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Level 3 

ECE320Unit description is currently unavailable

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ECE370Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE455Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE465Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE475Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP327Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP427Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 4

ECE350Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points)

ECE360Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE390Unit description is currently unavailable

ECE440Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP226Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points)

ESE499Unit description is currently unavailable (cloud (online) mode unit)

 

Course map


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.