Education Centre of Australia (ECA)

Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood) - The University of the Sunshine Coast

This Early Childhood program focuses on babies to children aged five, who are not yet enrolled in formal schooling. Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on practice opportunities to expertly interact with children, as they learn to actively participate and contribute in the wider community.

The program is approved by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and has been developed according to ACECQA standards.

Adelaide campus students: early childhood teachers who have completed a three-year birth-five early childhood qualification can be registered with a condition on their South Australian teacher registration to teach in early childhood settings and lead in the provision of teacher-led, high-quality play-based education in preschools, kindergartens, and long day care centres.

In this program you will:

plan, assess and evaluate play-based intentional learning and teaching activities using age-appropriate resources
support children’s learning through play, creative imagination and problem solving skills
promote health, emotional, and wellbeing concepts that contribute to children’s sense of agency and self-regulation
foster literacy through story reading, oral language, drama and early reading instruction
nurture inclusion through considerations of culture, individual capabilities, and learning needs – including disability
use reflection-for-action for improving practice and enhancing your impact
undertake eighty days of professional experiences