Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
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    Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University

    Edith Cowan University
    Edith Cowan University
    Australia
    Australia, Perth
    University Rank:#487
    Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University

    The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University is a Full Time Graduate Diploma program offered across its Online and Joondalup campuses in Perth, Australia. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year(s). Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field.

    About Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

    About this Course

    Are you an aspiring early childhood teacher with an existing degree?

    This course will equip you to teach in early childhood settings after one year of full-time study. Focusing specifically on children from birth to five years of age, this course is centred on the care and education of children in this age group in partnership with families and communities.

    This course is built on the principle that students come to the program with strengths from a diverse range of educational and life experiences. Reflective thinking and research, with an emphasis on links between theory and practice is valued. Students develop a deep understanding of the importance of building strong, positive relationships with children, families, communities and colleagues. Students are taught how to develop, implement and assess socially inclusive curricula where children are valued, respected and productively engaged in learning.

    This course accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between ECU, and individual schools and early childhood settings.

    Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

    This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

      Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Bachelor degree; or
      • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

    English Program Requirements

  • English Language requirements (Band 4)

    English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    • Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

    Career Opportunities

    This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in early childhood education and care services with children up to the age of five. ACECQA advises graduates to check the early childhood teacher registration requirements for their state or territory.

    Possible future job titles

    Early Childhood Teacher (Birth to 5 years), Centre Director, Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-School Teacher

    Fee Information

    Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University
    Edith Cowan University
    Edith Cowan University
    Australia

    Australia, Perth

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