Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) (GD-TCHEC) // Course structure
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Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) requires completion of 125 credit points of study over one year full time. The course is delivered across two full time extended semesters plus winter intensive subjects.
Teacher Candidates complete:
- 10 core subjects; and
- 2 Clinical Teaching Practice subjects, which include a total of 55 placement days in early childhood settings and 5 days in a primary school setting.
Subject options
SUBJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE PROGRAM
Total credit points this semester: 50
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90895 | Educational Foundations (EC) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90898 | Introduction to Clinical Practice (EC) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| EDUC90897 | Infant & Toddler Learning & Development | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90705 | Language & Literacy Learning in Children | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC91020 | Clinical Teaching Practice (GD EC) 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SUBJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN WINTER
Total credit points in winter: 18.75
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90563 | Engaging Children in the Arts |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90889 | Scientific and Environmental Learning |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
SUBJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THE PROGRAM
Total credit points this semester: 56.25
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90891 | Becoming a Clinical Practitioner (EC) |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90890 | 3-8 Year-Olds Learning and Development | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90899 | Numeracy in Early Childhood | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90896 | Educational Leadership (EC & Prim) |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
| EDUC91021 | Clinical Teaching Practice (GD EC) 2 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 12 November 2024