Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching
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Overview
This diploma provides a pathway for graduates of primary school education to satisfy the requirements to qualify as an early childhood teacher to work in prior to school settings. This diploma will build on a primary school teacher's content knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy to address issues specific to children birth to five years.
Key features
- Flexible study options: most units are offered on-campus and by distance, however, you will generally be required to attend one of two compulsory on-campus sessions per unit.
- Includes two professional experience units to provide teaching experiences with children birth to five years.
- Excellence in practice: You will have opportunities to participate in various programs at the Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
- You will explore a range of topics, including; child development during early childhood, children's play, health issues and leadership and management of early childhood settings.
Minimum course duration
2 years (part-time)
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a primary trained teacher who wants to qualify to teach in early childhood.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
A recognised primary education teaching qualification. You will be required to submit an original official academic transcript or a certified copy with your application.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
To qualify for this award, you will need to complete a set of units worth 24 credit points, beginning with ECH113, ECH130, ECH216 and ECHP222.
A late fee will apply to applications received after 1 November 2011. Final applications will close 9 January 2012.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 to 500 level | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this graduate diploma
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ECH113 | Play and Inquiry in Early Childhood | 3 | ||
| Required | ECH130 | Health in Early Childhood | 3 | ||
| Required | ECH216 | Infancy and Early Development | 3 | ||
| Required | ECHP222 | Early Childhood Reflective Practice 2 | 3 | ||
| Required | ECH315 | Management and Leadership 1 - The Socio-Political Context of Teaching | 3 | ||
| Required | ECH435 | Management and Leadership II: Building Learning Environments | 3 | ||
| Required | ECH452 | Child Development: Research and Practice | 3 | ||
| Required | ECHP424 | Reflective Practice 6 | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this graduate diploma | 24 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This will enable you to extend you knowledge and skills as a teacher and allow you to develop your career to prior to school settings.
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