Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Overview

Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time; online
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns, Thursday Island, External
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 313311 Townsville; 323311 Cairns; 323319 External
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

YEAR 1

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED1401:03 Introduction to Education

ED1421:03 Language and Literacies in Education

ED1441:03 Information Communication Technologies and Education

ED1481:03 Childhood and Adolescence

ED1491:03 Numeracy in Education

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

9 credit points from other Discipline Studies level 1 (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 2

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED2090:03 Health and Physical Education for Early Childhood

ED2093:03 Mathematics Education for Early Childhood

ED2094:03 English Education for Early Childhood

ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience

ED2491:03 Managing Teaching and Learning

ED2590:03 Early Childhood Development Studies

ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

3 credit points from other Discipline Studies level 2 (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3090:03 Social and Environmental Education for Early Childhood

ED3092:03 Science Education for Early Childhood

ED3093:03 Inquiries into Early Childhood Learning and Teaching

ED3094:03 Arts Education for Early Childhood

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3590:03 Early Childhood Care and Education Services

FOCUS OR OTHER DISCIPLINE STUDIES

6 credit points as follows:

3 credit points from other Discipline Studies level 2; plus 3 credit points from Focus or other Discipline Studies at any level (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4090:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4491:03 Futures and Education

ED4492:03 Technology Across the Curriculum

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

EDUCATION FOCUS STUDIES

3 credit points from Education Focus Studies level 4 (see Focus Studies subjects listed under Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Education with Honours)

Honours

YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2

As for the Bachelor of Education for intending early childhood teachers focusing on years K to 3.

YEAR 3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED3090:03 Social and Environmental Education for Early Childhood

ED3092:03 Science Education for Early Childhood

ED3093:03 Inquiries into Early Childhood Learning and Teaching

ED3094:03 Arts Education for Early Childhood

ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience

ED3590:03 Early Childhood Care and Education Services

ED3992:06 Research Methodologies in Education (Townsville, Cairns)

OR

ED5290:06 Education Research Methods (Thursday Island)

ED4890:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs

YEAR 4

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ED4090:03 Integrating Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Curriculum

ED4403:03 Advanced English and Mathematics Education

ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A

ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B

ED4492:03 Technology Across the Curriculum

ED4902:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

ED4903:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

Career Opportunities

Teaching is a portable qualification and teachers are in demand throughout Australia and overseas. Many JCU graduates have taken the opportunity to travel and teach in Europe, Asia and North America.

Practical Experience

An integral part of becoming a teacher at JCU is gaining professional experience. Practical teaching commences in first year at a range of northern Queensland schools and other educational settings. Students have the opportunity to undertake professional experience in a range of settings and locations.

Students must obtain a 'Blue Card' (refer to Additional Entry Requirements) before commencing professional experience.

Professional Recognition

Successful graduates can register with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Special Facilities

As JCU is a smaller regional university, teaching staff are accessible and can offer personal assistance. The School is equipped with micro teaching and computer laboratories, and the JCU libraries offer excellent resources and research facilities for education students.

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