Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 years)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) (BECE) is designed to offer the knowledge, skills and understanding to provide quality early childhood education to young children in Australia.

The course is designed to support and build a deep understanding of child development, early childhood contexts, educational issues, teaching theories and considerations for the diverse needs of children five years old and under.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) will have a sound theoretical understanding of the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required of an early childhood teacher with a particular focus on:

• meeting the AQF level 7 criteria and ACECQA outcomes
• applying agentic and play-based approaches to early childhood education
• using a range of effective, contemporary educational techniques and strategies to plan, deliver and assess learning for a complex and diverse range of children and family populations in a continually changing society
• creating a safe and challenging educational environment to facilitate learning and wellbeing
• introducing key theorists and theoretical perspectives in the fields of education, in general and early childhood in particular
• demonstrating a sound knowledge of the professional behaviour and ethical conduct expected of an educator.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) is particularly suited to individuals seeking an undergraduate qualification to become an early childhood teacher in Australia and acquiring the experience to teach in early childcare institutions and schools.