IELTS: 7.0 (No brand no less than 7.0)
TOEFL: 96 (No brand no less than 24)
Cambridge: C
PTE: 65
Early childhood teaching masters pathway for arts high achievers.
If you are a high-achieving student who is sure of your choice of a teaching career, the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is designed to prepare you with the background and skills necessary to enter the teaching profession with confidence and competence. It equips you with all the practical and theoretical skills required to educate and nurture children from birth to eight years, and provides a comprehensive, liberal education for all new teachers.
Why study Arts / Early Childhood Teaching at Flinders
Qualify to teach children from birth to eight years in childcare, preschool and the early years of school
Undertake a valuable 95 days of professional experience placements in childcare, preschools and primary schools
Acquire comprehensive knowledge about young children, their families and the community services that provide for their care and education
Recognised nationally and internationally for a transformative curriculum
Combine in-depth study of early childhood education with studies in the arts
Course aims
The course aims to provide graduates with a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study in the Bachelor of Arts together with the ability to apply an advanced/specialised body of content and pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions to:
plan, implement and advocate transformative teaching and learning in the field of early childhood education
enact policies and practices that take account of social and individual difference, ensuring that all children learn in supportive and just environments
work independently and collaboratively with children, colleagues and communities to construct and assess inclusive and intellectually challenging curriculum for children aged birth to 8 years
engage in critical reflection and continuing professional learning through a variety of pathways including research-based projects
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Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as teachers in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.
Potential occupations include:
early childhood teacher
youth and children’s support officer
language literacy and numeracy teacher/assessor.
Potential employers include:
childcare centres
kindergartens
early learning centres
junior primary schools
government education departments
government and private industry settings.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
