Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
Embrace your passion for early childhood education with the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching. Nurture the learning and development of young minds (birth to 5 years) by creating engaging and supportive learning environments. Deepen your knowledge of early childhood curriculum, develop essential communication skills, and collaborate effectively with children, families, and communities.
Study structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching, students must complete 100 credit points.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
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Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning within a range of early childhood contexts, with a comprehensive knowledge of early childhood curriculum and frameworks within the Australian context.
- Monitor and assess children's learning and development outcomes and use clear communication to report outcomes to families and communities through critically analysing, consolidating and synthesising assessment information.
- Implement a range of pedagogical approaches to support the learning and development of children aged birth to 5 years.
- Apply knowledge and skills to create supportive, safe and engaging learning environments with an ability to critically analyse information in diverse early childhood settings.
- Apply a deep knowledge of the early childhood profession that is informed by critical thinking and synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge, and informed by ongoing professional learning.
- Collaborate respectfully with families and children, colleagues and other professionals to achieve high outcomes for all children aged birth to 5 years.
Career opportunities
Pre-service teachers who complete this course will be eligible to work as an early childhood teacher with children aged birth to 5 years.
Professional recognition
This course is fully accredited with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority ACECQA.
Admission criteria
Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.
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