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S19 Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) program is built on the principle that teaching students come to the program with strengths from a diverse range of educational and life experiences. The program is committed to preparing early childhood teachers with essential knowledge, skills and experience across a range of early childhood settings, working with children aged 3-8 years. Reflective thinking which links theory to practice is valued in this course. Graduates will develop a deep understanding of the importance of building strong, positive relationships and supportive classroom environments where children are valued, respected and productively engaged in learning. NOTE: Rural resident students will complement their in classroom learning with online studies. · National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) from the Department of Education WA.
In addition, all teaching students 18 years of age and over must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following valid clearance: · Working with Children Check from the Department of Child Protection WA.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution. Application may be made prior to the release of results indicating completion of the first degree course. |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must supply a resume together with a personal statement on why the applicant wishes to become a teacher.
Special English Entry Requirements 1. Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.5 or above with no score below 7 in each of the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing; OR |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. The residency mode is delivered on-campus and in residency schools. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. The on campus mode of delivery is available by full-time (1 year), or Part-time equivalent mode. The on-campus mode of delivery is delivered via on-campus lectures and tutorials. Pre-service Teachers are required to spend a substantial amount of time teaching in schools as part of a coordinated program of Professional Practice. Periods of Professional Practice for all Pre-service Teachers (full-time and part-time), require a full-time commitment. The residency mode of delivery is available by full-time (1 year) mode only. The residency mode is delivered on-campus and in residency schools, with a high level of collegial and on-line support. The integrated course of study requires residents to spend a number of days a week in schools and other days on campus from the start of the year. As part of this experience, there is also a set of continuous placements in schools, which require a full-time commitment. NOTE: Rural resident students will complement their in classroom learning with online studies |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) is a 120 credit point course. All Pre-service Teachers are required to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy. Pre-service Teachers' assignments and examinations must be of an appropriate academic standard. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012