斯威本科技大学

Become a qualified early childhood education teacher to help nurture curiosity in children and start their lifetime love of learning.

With our Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) you can inspire and teach children up to 5 years old in kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Enjoy a rewarding career with this globally recognised degree which is accredited by the leading industry body, the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority.

Learn how to support and grow a child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through adaptive and innovative teaching methods.

You will engage in unique units of study that negotiate societal and educational perspectives of nature play, social justice, theory, sustainability and Indigenous knowledges.

Put theory into practice with four professional placements (80 days total) of real classroom experience guided by an experienced mentor.

The Victorian Government is offering scholarships and incentives for individuals looking to start a rewarding career as an early childhood teacher.

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

show broad and coherent knowledge of children aged 0-5 years, notably in relation to how they learn, with comprehensive knowledge of early childhood curriculum and quality frameworks within the Australian context

plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in diverse early childhood contexts, showing appropriate initiative and judgment

apply knowledge and skills to create and maintain supportive, safe and engaging learning environments, with an ability to critically analyse information in diverse early childhood contexts

critically review and apply theory to practice, showing initiative and informed judgment in decision making and problem solving

assess children’s learning and use clear communication to report outcomes to parents and communities through critically analysing, consolidating and synthesising assessment information

articulate a deep knowledge of the early childhood profession that is informed by critical thinking and synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge and ongoing professional learning

collaborate respectfully with colleagues, families and children, with communication skills that present clear, coherent and current knowledge

demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the principles of diversity and difference and the implications to children’s rights and inclusive practice, and have the ability to adapt such knowledge in diverse contexts.

Career opportunities

Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be pedagogical leaders, effective advocates for social justice and equity, capable teachers of children from birth to five years in a variety of settings, and professionals whose practice is informed by critical reflection and ongoing learning.