When children are exposed to positive educational experiences prior to school, their learning capabilities ? and in turn their chances of excelling in school ? are greatly improved. Quality early childhood education provides the foundation for reading, maths and science, and helps young children develop their social and emotional skills.

KEY FEATURES

  • You?ll have access to training through Macquarie?s Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
  • From your first year, you?ll undertake professional experience in early childhood settings. This allows you to make connections between theory and real-world practice.
  • This Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at Macquarie University is available on campus, via distance education, or through a combination of both (some on-campus study is compulsory).
  • Our flexible study mode enables you to continue to be employed full time while studying.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning is given if you hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, eg, Diploma of Children?s Services or Diploma of Community Services (Centre-based Care).
  • You don?t need to achieve an HSC Band 5 result in 3 subjects (including English) to enter this course, you only need to meet the ATAR requirements to be considered.

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