Southern Cross Education Institute

Key Info

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is a forward-looking program that prepares graduates for employment in the pre-primary, early childhood education sector including kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (ACECQA) students study early childhood cognitive, social and physical development along with education theory and curriculum development in historical context. Classroom management techniques as well as skills in teaching literacy and numeracy are taught in line with national and state early learning frameworks (EYLF and VEYLDF).

Industry placement units are embedded into the course providing consistent opportunities for students to implement and develop their practical skills.

BECE is Approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Pathways

Students interested in progressing further in this area, may choose to study one of the following areas on completion of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education:

  • Graduate Diploma
  • Masters
  • Doctorate

Duration

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the 102401A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may find employment with government, private enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.  Graduate employment opportunities include:

  • Early learning and childcare centres
  • Kindergarten teaching (private or public)
  • Pre-school teaching

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this degree will:

Engage and collaborate ethically with children, families/carers and colleagues using a range of oral and written communication techniques, including ICT.

Critically analyze theories, technologies and research relevant to early childhood education.

Evaluate curriculum, policies and quality frameworks within the Australian context for inclusion in their professional practice.

Create and maintain supportive, safe and engaging learning environments.

Critically reflect on their professional practice when making pedagogical decisions and problem solving in diverse educational context.

Course Learning Outcomes

Exhibit broad and coherent knowledge of the diversity of Australian society and the influence of culture and family on the education of young children.

Critically reflect on their professional practice to include families/carers as capable contributors to learning and teaching processes.

Design evidence based, inclusive teaching and learning practices across a range of learning areas and contexts for young children from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Exhibit broad and coherent knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the design of developmentally appropriate contemporary learning experiences.