Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
2016 Deakin University Handbook
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Year | 2016 course information |
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Award granted | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education |
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Campus | - Burwood (Melbourne)
- Cloud (online)*
- Hume Global Learning Centre - Craigieburn
- Deakin Learning Centre - Dandenong
- Rosebud (Chisholm, Mornington Peninsula Campus)
- Werribee Learning Centre
* with compulsory intensives held at Waurn Ponds or Warrnambool campuses |
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Duration | 4 years full-time, 3 year fast-track or part-time equivalent |
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CRICOS course code | 078148B Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool |
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Deakin course code | E330 |
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Deakin Learning Centre course codes | Deakin Learning Centre students must enrol in the course code applicable to their centre: Hume Global Learning Centre-Craigieburn E330CR Deakin Learning Centre - Dandenong E330DA Rosebud E330RO Werribee Learning Centre E330WE |
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Note: Offered to continuing students in E330PO Portland Learning Centre and E330SH Swan Hill Learning Centre form 2014. |
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.
The course meets new national and international standards in early childhood education, and includes a primary teaching component, allowing students to teach children from early childhood across the whole range of primary schooling.
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 program is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) may be required to provide further information. You are advised to check the VIT registration requirements carefully.
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
ECE110 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE112 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE113 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE114 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE115 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE116 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECP127 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Level 2
ECE210 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE216 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE220 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE230 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE240 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECP226 | Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points) |
ECP227 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECP228 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Level 4 & Course Map
Level 4
ECE440 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE455 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE465 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE475 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECP427 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ESE499 | Unit description is currently unavailable (Cloud (online) mode unit) |
Course map for both 4 years full-time and 3 years fast-track
Course structure
Level 3
ECE320 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE330 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE350 | Unit description is currently unavailable (2 credit points) |
ECE360 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE370 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECE390 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
ECP327 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Professional Experience Placement
Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check. Apply online as a volunteer at https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/onlineapplication.doj
For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.