Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Course Information

Please refer to the Edith Cowan University - International Postgraduate Guide

http://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/12777/ECU-PG-International.pdf

Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) provides a teaching qualification for persons who have obtained a Bachelor Degree from a university or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and who seek employment as early childhood educators in settings from Kindergarten to Year 3. Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well being of young children, the teaching profession demands the highest of professional and personal standards of early childhood practitioners. Edith Cowan University seeks to produce graduates who are excellent practitioners and have a sound grounding in theory, curriculum and practical experience.

Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools/centres which culminates in the Final Teaching Practice in the final semester of the course. All Pre-service Teachers are required to adhere to the School of Education’s Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for ECU Pre-service Teachers which can be accessed at:

www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/. All Professional Practices are undertaken on a full-time basis and Pre-service Teachers are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice periods as per the School of Education Calendar which is available on the website.

Note: All workplace learning units have been designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners.

Additional Course Information

Applicants seeking registration as a teacher with the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) must be proficient in the English language, both written and oral and obtain an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalent of 8.0. Applicants who have not studied in an exempt country (as defined in the WACOT Policy), are therefore required to obtain and IELTS equivalent of 7.5 with a minimum of 7 in any component for entry into the course.

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood Studies) is recognised by the Western Australian College of Teaching. Whilst graduates of the course are strongly sought after both nationally and internationally, students should be aware that registration requirements may differ between states and countries.

Careers

• Kindergarten Teacher, Childcare Worker, Pre-primary Teacher.