Overview

This course is designed for qualified primary school teachers who wish to make early childhood education and care one of their recognised specialisations. It specifically addresses the early childhood years birth - 5.

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
International availability clarification
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of teaching skills to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners
2.
Develop practical strategies for creating rapport with and guiding children's behaviour to support their well-being and safety and to maximise learning opportunities
3.
Develop learning programs that meet statutory curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements
4.
Demonstrate achievement of AITSL Graduate Professional Standards through a portfolio
5.
Demonstrate achievement of ACECQA curriculum requirements through a portfolio
6.
Interpret diagnostic and assessment data to evaluate children's learning and differentiate teaching practice and apply timely and appropriate types of feedback to improve children's learning

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Accrediting bodies