The Early Childhood sector in Australia is growing, and the demand for qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Primary School teachers has never been greater.

Take the first steps to a rewarding career as an early-childhood teacher or primary teacher and assist children to develop and learn to the maximum of their abilities.

You will gain recognition by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the registration authority for all schools and Qualifications Approval Committee of Early Childhood Australia (ECA)

• Location:
  St Albans
• College:
  College of Education
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ABEC
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• kindergarten teacher
• primary school teacher
• early childhood educator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

1. Assess the diversity of human growth and development, the likely impact of culture, family, genetic inheritance and life experiences on children’s learning and development;
2. Recognise young children as capable, confident citizens with rights and responsibilities;
3. Develop and maintain reciprocal, respectful and responsive partnerships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community, to maximise the learning potential of each child;
4. Develop responsive curriculum, effectively teach, manage and organise classrooms and other learning spaces;
5. Use a variety of current and innovative teaching and learning strategies to engage young children in both children’s services and primary schools;
6. Employ the knowledge and skills necessary to be reflective and reflexive practitioners, think critically, understand the ethical dimensions of practice and teach children in diverse contexts;
7. Analyse the changing nature of society (technological, economic, environmental and cultural) and its implications for education, with particular emphasis on the global knowledge economy and society;
8. Demonstrate commitment to social justice and democratic participation in education through partnership-based teacher education.

The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. The course comprises thirty-one units including compulsory studies in early childhood education and primary school education, curriculum and teaching in each year. Students also undertake practical experience: minimum of 100 days in early childhood settings and 45 days of supervised teaching practice in primary schools over the four years of the course.

Major studies: Childhood development, Curriculum studies, Early childhood education, Early childhood studies, Education, Education studies, Teaching (pre-school), Teaching (primary).

• Knowing and Knowledge A

  Unit code

  ACX1001

  Credits

  12

• History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education

  Unit code

  AEB1171

  Credits

  12

• Play Development and Learning

  Unit code

  AEB1181

  Credits

  12

• Numeracy and Mathematics

  Unit code

  AEB1200

  Credits

  12

• Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  AEB1261

  Credits

  12

• Music, Movement and Dramatic Arts

  Unit code

  AEB1262

  Credits

  12

• Development Studies 1

  Unit code

  AEB1282

  Credits

  12

• Inquiry for Mathematical Understanding

  Unit code

  AEB1301

  Credits

  12

• Mathematics and Numeracy in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  AEB2160

  Credits

  12

• Health, Pe and Motor Development

  Unit code

  AEB2164

  Credits

  12

• Development Studies 2

  Unit code

  AEB2283

  Credits

  12

• Visual and Creative Arts

  Unit code

  AEB2163

  Credits

  12

• Science Environment and Society

  Unit code

  AEB2265

  Credits

  12

• Practice and Partnership (ECE 0-2)

  Unit code

  AEB2266

  Credits

  12

• Rethinking Australian Studies

  Unit code

  AEB2301

  Credits

  12

• Language and Literacy in Primary

  Unit code

  AEB3167

  Credits

  12

• Mathematics and Numeracy in Primary

  Unit code

  AEB4169

  Credits

  12

• Orientation to Primary Schools

  Unit code

  AEB3252

  Credits

  12

• Inclusive Practice in Education

  Unit code

  AEB3285

  Credits

  12

• Student Diversity in Early Years Education

  Unit code

  AEB3100

  Credits

  12

• Management, Advocacy and Leadership

  Unit code

  AEB3172

  Credits

  12

• Curriculum Theory

  Unit code

  AEB3184

  Credits

  12

• Practice in Partnership 1 (ECE 3-6 Years)

  Unit code

  AEB3268

  Credits

  12

• Critical Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

  Unit code

  AEB3173

  Credits

  12

• Change and Social Justice

  Unit code

  AEB4110

  Credits

  12

• Practice in Partnership 2 (ECE 0-6 Years)

  Unit code

  AEB4268

  Credits

  12

• Practice in Partnership

  Unit code

  AEB4210

  Credits

  24

• Joining the Teaching Profession

  Unit code

  AEB4212

  Credits

  12

• Understanding the Teaching Profession

  Unit code

  AEB4251

  Credits

  12

• Year 12: VTAC Course Code 42061 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary) - units 1 and 2 - two units of general mathematics or mathematical methods (either). Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any). VTAC Course Code 42091 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary) Accelerated - a two year TAFE Diploma of Children’s Services (or equivalent), with a minimum of 60 days supervised practical placement as required by Early Childhood Australia.
• International: International students from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS of 6.5. Those students whose IELTS score is below 7.0 will be required to satisfactorily complete AEB1100 Literacy and Language and demonstrate an IELTS score of 7.0.
• Mature: Applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements but who possess appropriate educational qualifications, work or life experiences which would enable them to successfully undertake the course, will be considered for admission.