Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00124K

The course introduces key concepts for teaching young children in early childhood education settings.You will complete four units to gain expertise in the concept of responsive teaching, focusing on different ways of knowing, being and doing in the Australian context.On course completion, you’ll understand how to create rich and varied learning opportunities in early childhood settings. You’ll learn about teaching and learning approaches that are based on sound ethical principles, reciprocal relationships, and children and families as capable contributors.

Structure

48 credit points Core units

Standard entry requirements

• Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS: Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5.The following scores that serve as equivalent scores for the IELTS:• ISPLR: Overall (3+) L (4), R (3+), W (3+), S (4)• TOEFL: Overall (94), L (27), R (21), W (24), S (24)• PTE: Overall (65-72), L (73), R (58), W (58), S (73)Applicants with a minimum of a 3 year Bachelor's degree from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will not be required to complete IELTS.

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